Cell structure — Paper 1 · IGCSE Biology (9-1) 0970

5 The diagram shows a plant cell. In which labelled part of the cell is sugar made? D A cell wall vacuole B chloroplast C nucleus

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Answer: B

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4 Two types of cell, one animal and one plant, were examined using a light microscope. Which row shows the correct combination of cellular features that would be observed in the cells? cell structure observed animal cell plant cell A chloroplast membrane vacuole cytoplasm B cytoplasm nucleus chloroplast membrane C membrane cell wall cytoplasm nucleus D nucleus chloroplast cell wall membrane

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Answer: B

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5 The diagram shows part of a leaf in cross-section. X Y Structures X and Y are both part of the same A cell. B organ. C tissue. D vessel.

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Answer: B

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4 Which features are possessed by all plant cells? 0 0O WwW D> a cell wall ~ Kw & chloroplasts x < x key J/ = present X = absent

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Answer: B

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12 The diagram shows a cross-section of a leaf as seen under a microscope. Which structure is a palisade mesophyll cell? A B C D

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Answer: B

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4 Which features do animal cells share with plant cells? chloroplast cytoplasm nucleus A Jv J J key B Jv x J J/ =yes Cc x v v X =no D x x x

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Answer: C

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6 At which level of organisation is a root? A organ B organ system C organism D tissue

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Answer: A

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4 The diagram shows two guard cells. Which label shows the cell wall? B A C D

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Answer: D

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5 What is the correct order to describe an increasing level of organisation? A cell → organ → tissue → organ system B tissue → cell → organ → organ system C organ → tissue → cell → organ system D cell → tissue → organ → organ system

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Answer: D

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6 Which diagram shows the appearance of a plant cell several minutes after it has been placed in a concentrated solution of sugar? A B C D

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Answer: A

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4 The diagram shows a plant cell. A biologist wants to find out the number of chromosomes it contains. Which labelled part should be examined more closely? B C A D

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Answer: A

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5 What are leaves examples of? A cells B organs C organ systems D tissues

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Answer: B

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6 Which diagram shows the appearance of a plant cell several minutes after it has been placed in a concentrated solution of sugar? A B C D

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Answer: A

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10 The diagram shows a plant cell. In which part of the cell does photosynthesis occur? A B C D

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Answer: D

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3 Some of the structures found in cells are listed:  cytoplasm  cell membrane  cell wall  chloroplast. How many of these structures are found in the cells of all living organisms? A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4

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Answer: B

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4 The photomicrograph shows a cell from a type of aquatic plant. S R Q P Which parts labelled on the photomicrograph indicate that this is a plant cell? A P and R B P and S C Q and R D Q and S

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Answer: D

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5 Which type of cell transports oxygen? A ciliated B nerve C palisade mesophyll D red blood

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Answer: D

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4 The diagram shows a single-celled organism called Euglena. cytoplasm cell membrane nucleus large permanent vacuole chloroplasts Which labelled structures would also be found in an animal cell? A cell membrane, chloroplast, nucleus B chloroplast, cytoplasm, nucleus C cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus D cell membrane, cytoplasm, large permanent vacuole

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Answer: C

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5 The diagram shows some of the blood vessels and other structures in the human body. The blood vessels shown are all parts of the same A cell. B organ. C organ system. D tissue.

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Answer: C

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13 The diagram shows a section through the leaf of a plant. Which label shows a palisade mesophyll cell? A B C D

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Answer: B

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4 The diagram shows some tissues in part of a plant root. The arrows represent the movement of water into and across the plant root tissues. How many different tissues are shown? A 2 B 4 C 5 D 7

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Answer: B

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5 The diagram shows some cells. cilia cytoplasm nucleus Where are these cells found? A alimentary canal B blood C bronchus D plant roots

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Answer: C

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13 The diagram shows the surface view of part of the epidermis of a leaf. How many guard cells are present? A 0 B 3 C 6 D 12

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Answer: C

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4 The diagram shows a cross-section through two guard cells of a leaf. W X Y Z Which labelled structures would also be found in an animal cell? A W and X B X and Y C Y and Z D Z and W

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Answer: A

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5 The diagram shows a cross-section through a leaf. Which label shows a tissue? B A C D

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Answer: C

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8 The diagram shows a section through a mesophyll cell of a leaf. Which part is partially permeable? A B C D

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Answer: B

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4 The diagram shows a cross-section through two guard cells of a leaf. W X Y Z Which labelled structures would also be found in an animal cell? A W and X B X and Y C Y and Z D Z and W

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Answer: A

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5 The table shows some structures found in the human body. Which row shows the correct level of organisation, from the simplest structure to the most complex? simple complex A red blood cell heart heart muscle circulatory system B heart muscle circulatory system red blood cell heart C red blood cell heart muscle heart circulatory system D heart muscle red blood cell circulatory system heart

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Answer: C

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8 The diagram shows a section through a mesophyll cell of a leaf. Which part is partially permeable? A B C D

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Answer: B

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4 Root hair cells are found on plant roots. Which feature is present in a root hair cell but not in a sperm cell? A cell membrane B cell wall C chloroplasts D cytoplasm

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Answer: B

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5 The cells listed have specialised structures that allow them to carry out their functions. 1 ciliated cell 2 nerve cell 3 root cortex cell 4 sperm cell Which cells have structures that can move? A 1 and 2 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 3 and 4

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Answer: B

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4 Which row shows structures that are present in both root hair cells and palisade mesophyll cells? cell wall chloroplasts | cytoplasm vacuole v v v x key / = present x J J J Jv x Jv Jv X = absent J J x J 0 0O WwW >

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Answer: C

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4 Which structures are found in the cells of all living organisms? 1 cell membrane 2 chloroplast 3 cytoplasm A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 2 and 3 only

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Answer: C

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40 Bacteria are useful for manufacturing products for human use. Which statement explains why they are useful? A Bacteria can be grown without nutrients. B Bacteria do not have a nucleus. C Bacteria infect human cells. D Bacteria reproduce very rapidly.

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Answer: D

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4 Which features are possessed by all plant cells? a cell wall chloroplasts v v key /=yes 0 0O WwW > J x x Jv X=no x x

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Answer: B

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5 The diagram shows a plant cell. Which features show that it is a plant cell? A It has a cell wall and a vacuole. B It has a nucleus and cytoplasm. C It has a nucleus but no chloroplasts. D It has chloroplasts but no vacuole.

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Answer: A

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6 A scientist investigates the effect of two types of antibiotics on bacteria. The table shows the results. type of antibiotic effect on bacteria penicillin cells burst tetracycline stops protein synthesis Which cell structure does each antibiotic affect? A Penicillin affects the cell wall and tetracycline affects the ribosomes. B Penicillin affects the nucleus and tetracycline affects the cytoplasm. C Penicillin affects the ribosomes and tetracycline affects the cell wall. D Penicillin affects the vacuole and tetracycline affects the nucleus.

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Answer: A

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23 The diagrams show four different types of cells. Which cell contains haemoglobin? A B NOT TO SCALE C D

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Answer: C

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33 Which adaptive feature of sperm provides the energy that enables it to swim? A the acrosome B the cell membrane C the flagellum D the mitochondria

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Answer: D

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40 Why are bacteria used in biotechnology? A Bacteria reproduce rapidly. B Bacterial cells contain a nucleus. C Bacterial cells contain cytoplasm. D Bacterial cells do not produce complex molecules.

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Answer: A

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5 Heart muscle cells have a high rate of metabolism. Which structure do they require to be present in high numbers? A chloroplasts B mitochondria C cell walls D vacuoles

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Answer: B

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14 The diagram shows two cells. Which process happens in only one of these cells? A controlling the chemical reactions in the cell B controlling the movement of substances into the cell C making starch inside the cell D using glucose inside the cell

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Answer: C

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5 The diagram shows a plant cell. Which letter indicates the location of the cell membrane? A B C D

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Answer: D

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14 Which carbohydrate is used to make cell walls? A cellulose B glycogen C starch D sucrose

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Answer: A

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5 The diagram shows a plant cell. X What is the function of the part labelled X? A controls what enters and leaves the cell B strength and support C photosynthesis D protein synthesis

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Answer: B

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4 The diagram shows a plant cell. Which letter identifies where photosynthesis occurs in the cell? A B D C

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Answer: D

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4 Which term describes a leaf? A cell B organ C organism D tissue

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Answer: B

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