Active transport: past paper questions
Real questions on active transport
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- 0610/31 · May/June 2026 · Q5b(i)[1]
State the name of this type of transport.
See it on the paper → - 0610/41 · May/June 2026 · Q1a[1]
State the name of the type of movement across membranes that uses protein carriers.
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · October/November 2025 · Q2e[1]
State the name of the type of movement of particles that uses energy from respiration.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · May/June 2025 · Q5a(i)[4]
Using the information in Fig. 5.1, explain how nitrate ions are transported into the root hair cell.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · February/March 2025 · Q1c[3]
In Fig. 1.1, arrow Q represents another type of particle movement. Identify the type of particle movement represented by arrow Q. Explain your answer. type of movement explanation
See it on the paper → - 0610/33 · October/November 2024 · Q1d[3]
Some molecules are transported by active transport rather than by diffusion. Describe what is meant by the term active transport.
See it on the paper → - 0610/31 · May/June 2024 · Q5a(i)[2]
Identify the letters of the two test‑tubes in Fig. 5.1 that show that oxygen is needed for germination.
See it on the paper → - 0610/31 · May/June 2024 · Q5a(ii)[2]
Tick two boxes to show the ideal conditions to prevent germination.
See it on the paper → - 0610/43 · May/June 2024 · Q3b(i)[2]
Using the information in Fig. 3.1 and Fig. 3.2, suggest why the rate of production of molecules B and C decreases after molecule D is added.
See it on the paper → - 0610/43 · May/June 2024 · Q3b(ii)[2]
Fig. 3.3 shows enzyme 1 after a change in its environmental conditions. enzyme 1 Fig. 3.3 Suggest two changes that could cause the effect on enzyme 1 shown in Fig. 3.3.
See it on the paper → - 0610/31 · May/June 2023 · Q4b(i)[3]
Describe what is meant by the term active transport.
See it on the paper → - 0610/43 · May/June 2023 · Q1b[3]
Explain why active transport is important in root hair cells.
See it on the paper → - 0610/43 · October/November 2021 · Q2a(ii)[4]
Explain how nitrate ions move from the soil into roots.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · February/March 2021 · Q2c(ii)[1]
State the name of the process that plants use to absorb nitrate ions.
See it on the paper → - 0610/41 · May/June 2019 · Q3b[3]
how ions are moved across membranes by active transport.
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What examiners said
Many candidates knew that nitrate ions were transported into the root hair cell by active transport, with only a few suggesting diffusion or osmosis. Candidates often correctly referred to the difference in concentration outside and inside the cell although a small number of candidates then went on to contradict themselves by stating the ion moved down a concentration gradient. A few candidates al...
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0610/42 Q5(a)(i) (Cambridge)
Most candidates recognised that the particle movement involved energy, and that the movement was from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration and therefore that Q represents active transport. Occasionally, candidates tried to explain other forms of particle movement such as osmosis or diffusion, which were unsuccessful.
— Examiner report, February/March 2025, 0610/42 Q1(c) (Cambridge)
Most candidates gave a correct description of the direction of movement, although weaker responses answered in terms of water and water potential gradient. Many candidates correctly stated that energy was needed. Only the strongest responses referred to a membrane.
— Examiner report, May/June 2023, 0610/31 Q4(b)(i) (Cambridge)
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