O Levels Biology (5090)•5090/12/M/J/22

Explanation
Dialysis selectively removes urea, not glucose Steps:
- Dialysis filters blood to remove waste like urea via diffusion across a semi-permeable membrane.
- Urea concentration decreases as it diffuses into the dialysate.
- Glucose concentration remains stable, as dialysate matches blood glucose levels to prevent net diffusion.
- Select graph with falling urea line and flat glucose line.
Why C is correct:
- C depicts decreasing urea and constant glucose, aligning with dialysis principle of waste removal without altering essential solutes.
Why the others are wrong:
- A: Shows both decreasing, incorrectly implying glucose removal.
- B: Displays glucose rising, contradicting stable dialysate composition.
- D: Illustrates urea stable and glucose falling, reversing actual trends.
Final answer: C
Topic: Urinary system
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