B2.1· 11 questions · 11 marks · 13 min · 2019–2025· Multiple choice
Every Cambridge IGCSE Sciences - Co-ordinated (9-1) Paper 2 question on cell structure, laid out as 3 A4 pages with the mark scheme below. Nothing is left out. Free to read, no account.




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Sciences - Co-ordinated (9-1) 0973 · Cell structure — Paper 2
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| Question | Answer | Marks | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D | 1 | 0973/21 Oct/Nov 2019 |
| 2 | A | 1 | 0973/22 May/June 2020 |
| 3 | C | 1 | 0973/21 Oct/Nov 2020 |
| 4 | D | 1 | 0973/21 Oct/Nov 2021 |
| 5 | D | 1 | 0973/21 May/June 2022 |
| 6 | D | 1 | 0973/22 May/June 2022 |
| 7 | D | 1 | 0973/22 May/June 2023 |
| 8 | A | 1 | 0973/22 May/June 2024 |
| 9 | A | 1 | 0973/21 Oct/Nov 2024 |
| 10 | A | 1 | 0973/22 May/June 2025 |
| 11 | C | 1 | 0973/21 Oct/Nov 2025 |
2 The diagram shows a specialised cell from a plant. Z Y X W Which structures not found in animal cells are shown in the diagram and which structure often found in other plant cells is missing? structures structure found not found in in other plant animal cells cells A W and X chloroplast B X and Y nucleus C Y and Z nucleus D Z and W chloroplast
1 marks
Answer: D
2 What is not in contact with cytoplasm? A cellulose cell wall B cell membrane C chloroplast D nucleus
1 marks
Answer: A
2 Which structure in a plant cell makes organic nutrients? A cell membrane B cell wall C chloroplast D nucleus
1 marks
Answer: C
2 Which structure is only found in plant cells? A cell membrane B cytoplasm C nucleus D vacuole
1 marks
Answer: D
2 Which statement about cells is correct? A Cell membranes are found only in animal cells. B Cell membranes are found only in plant cells. C Cell walls are found only in animal cells. D Cell walls are found only in plant cells.
1 marks
Answer: D
2 Which statement about cells is correct? A Cell membranes are found only in animal cells. B Cell membranes are found only in plant cells. C Cell walls are found only in animal cells. D Cell walls are found only in plant cells.
1 marks
Answer: D
2 The diagram shows a specialised cell from a plant. Z Y X W Which structures not found in animal cells are shown in the diagram and which structure often found in other plant cells is missing? structures structure found not found in in other plant animal cells cells A W and X chloroplast B X and Y nucleus C Y and Z nucleus D Z and W chloroplast
1 marks
Answer: D
2 What are all living organisms made from? A cells B eggs C mesophyll D sperm
1 marks
Answer: A
5 The diagram shows a mesophyll cell. In which structure does photosynthesis take place? A D B C
1 marks
Answer: A
2 Which row shows a specialised cell type matched with its function? cell type function A ciliated movement of mucus B egg transport of oxygen C red blood phagocytosis D root hair photosynthesis
1 marks
Answer: A
2 The diagram shows a section through a root hair cell. Which statement describes how the structure of the root hair cell relates to its main function? A The nucleus is not at the centre of the cell. B The shape helps to support the plant. C The surface area is large. D The volume of the vacuole is small.
1 marks
Answer: C