A-level BIOLOGY 7402/3 Paper 3 Mark scheme June 2023
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01.1
1. (There are) stretch-mediated sodium ion
channels (in the membrane);
2. (Increased pressure) deforms/changes
(sensory neurone/axon) membrane/lamella(e)
OR
(Increased pressure) deforms/changes sodium
ion channels;
3. Sodium ion channels open;
4. Sodium ions diffuse in;
5. Depolarisation (leading to generator potential);
3 max
(3 x
AO1)
1. 2. 3. or 4. Accept
Na+
Max 2 if only
reference to sodium
and not sodium ions
4. Accept sodium
ions move in down
a concentration
gradient
5. Accept inside
becomes positive
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