1. This question is about animal and plant cells.
(a) Look at the diagram of an animal cell.
Complete the labels on the diagram. [2]
(b) Name two cell structures that are only found in plant cells.
1
2 [2]
(c) What is the function of mitochondria in cells? [1]
2. Look at the diagrams of two specialised cells.
(a) What is the name of cell A? [1]
(b) Explain how the structure of the nerve cell is adapted to its function. [2]
3. Three of the characteristics of living organisms are sensitivity, nutrition and movement. (a) Draw
a straight line to match each characteristic to its correct description [1.5]
(b) Viruses cause disease.
(i) Write down one reason why some scientists think viruses are living. [1]
(ii) Write down one reason why some scientists think viruses are non-living. [1]
4. Lily and Mia are discussing living and non-living organisms. (a) Lily and Mia both think that a lion
is a living organism.
They are both correct.
Give two reasons why a lion is a living organism. 1 2 [2]
5. . Your little brother found a strange object and brings it to you in a jar. He is sure it is alive.
Describe three scientific observations you could make to help you decide whether it is a living
organism or not.
6. This is a diagram of an organism called Euglena, observed under a light microscope.
Do you think Euglena is a plant or an animal? Give ONE reason to support your answer. [2]
Describe one similarity and one difference between Euglena and a general animal cell. [2]
7. . Name two human diseases caused by viruses.
This organelle traps sunlight and uses that energy to convert it to food.
Mitochondria
Chloroplasts
Lysosomes
Chlorophyll
What is the term for cells grouped together to perform a specific function?
cell
tissue
organ
organ system
Plants make their own food through a process called what?
photosynthesis
ATP
chlorophyll
structure and support
A jelly like fluid that holds organelles is called the
cytoplasm
nucleus
vacuole
cell membrane