Cells: Structure and Function
Cells: Structure and Function
Cells: Structure and Function
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Question 1
What defines something as ‘living’? List six important characteristics of all living things.
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(3m)
Living things are arranged in basic functional units called cells. Study the diagrams below
then answer the questions that follow.
Diagram A Diagram B
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Question 2
What type of cell is represented by:
Diagram A: __________________________________________________________________
Diagram B: __________________________________________________________________
(1m)
Question 3
List three major observable differences between Diagram A and B.
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(3m)
Question 4
Name the parts of the cells labelled as:
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(4m)
Question 5
Briefly describe the cellular process that occurs in structure (e).
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(2m)
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Question 6
Describe the composition of contents (d).
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(2m)
Question 7
If structure (a) were to be removed from the cell, explain what would happen to the cell?
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(2m)
Question 8
What occurs in structure (c)?
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(1m)
Question 9
In carrying out its function, structure (c) requires a number of ingredients. What are they?
(2m)
Total: 20 marks
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