Q1.
Cells are the building blocks of life.
(a) Draw one line from each type of organism to the diagram of one of its cells.
Type of organism Diagram of one cell
Animal
Bacterium
Plant
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(b) Cells contain structures. These structures have different functions.
Draw one line from each function to the correct structure.
Function Structure
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Cell membrane
Contains genetic information
Cell wall
Controls what enters and
leaves a cell
Chloroplast
Where photosynthesis
happens
Nucleus
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(c) Chemicals are produced in cells.
Complete the sentences.
Choose answers from the box.
cellulose DNA glycogen starch urea
A chemical excreted by animals is ____________________.
A chemical stored in animal cells is____________________.
A chemical stored in plant cells is ____________________.
A chemical that strengthens plant cell walls is ____________________.
(4)
The figure below shows a diagram of muscle cells.
(d) Give one function of muscle cells.
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(e) Explain how muscle cells are adapted for their function.
Use the figure above.
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(f) One muscle cell was 0.05 mm wide.
When viewed using a microscope the image of the muscle cell was 2 mm wide.
Calculate the magnification used to view the cell.
Use the equation:
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Magnification = × _______________
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(Total 15 marks)
Q2.
This question is about organisation in living organisms.
(a) Write the biological structures from the box in the correct size order.
cell nucleus organ tissue
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(b) Name one animal organ.
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(c) Which is a plant tissue?
Tick (✓) one box.
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Flower
Leaf
Phloem
Root
(1)
Figure 1 shows part of a root viewed using a microscope.
Figure 1
(d) Explain how a root hair cell is specialised for its function.
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Figure 2 shows a microscope.
Figure 2
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(e) It is easier to view the cells using the low power objective lens first.
Give one reason why.
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(f) To focus the image the objective lens should be moved away from the stage.
Give one reason why the objective lens should not be moved towards the stage.
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(g) The image of the prepared slide in Figure 2 is viewed with the ×10 objective lens.
The total magnification is ×50
What was the power of the eyepiece lens used?
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Power of eyepiece lens = × ______________________
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(h) Root hair cells do not contain chloroplasts.
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Suggest one reason why.
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(Total 11 marks)
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