Form 1 Science Chapter 2

FORM 1 CHAPTER 2 CELL AS A UNIT OF LIFE 1. Diagram 1 shows the structures of a plant cell.

M N

Diagram 1 (a) Label the following on Diagram 1. Nucleus Vacuole Cell membrane [3 marks] (b) State the function of the parts labelled M and N. M: N: .. [2 marks] (c) Name one structure of the plant cell which is not found in an animal cell. [1 mark]

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2.

Diagram 2.1 shows the organisation of cells in the human body.

Diagram 2.1

(a)

Label the stages of cell organisation on Diagram 2.1 using the following words. System Cell Organ Tissue [4 marks]

This system takes in oxygen and removes carbon dioxide from the body.

(b)

(i) Name the system that is referred to in the above statement. [1 mark] (ii) Give one example of an organ found in this system. . [1 mark]

(c)

Diagram2.2 shows a cell found in the human body.

Diagram 2.2

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(i)

Name the cell shown in Diagram 2.2. [1 mark]

(ii)

What is the function of this cell? [1 mark]

(iii)

In which system is this cell found? [1 mark]

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3.

Diagram 3 shows four types of cells P, Q, R and S which are found in the human body.

. P Q

R Diagram 3

(a) Observe the cells in Diagram 3 Based on your observations, state one characteristic of each cell, P, Q, R and S. P : Q : . . R : . . S : . [4 marks]

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(b) Classify cells P, Q, R, S, and T into two groups based on common characteristic. Write the alphabets representing the cells belonging to each group. P, Q, R, and T

Common characteristics

Alphabets representing the cells

[4 marks]

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4.

Diagram 4 shows pictures of organisms R, S, T and U. R S T U

Euglena

Paramecium Diagram 4

Amoeba

Spirogyra

Based on your observations in on the figure,

(a) State one characteristic of each organism, R, S, T, and U.

R : .. S : .. T : .. U : .. [4 marks]

(b) Classify organisms R, S, T, and U into two groups based on common characteristics.
Give examples of organisms belonging to each group. R, S, T, and U

Common characteristics

Names of organisms

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[4 marks] 5. Diagram 5 shows cells M and N.

Q R

M: Diagram 5

N:

(a) Name cells M and N in the space provided in Diagram 5 [2 marks] (b) P is where photosynthesis takes place. Label P in Diagram 5 [1 mark] (c) Draw lines to match the structures of the cell and their functions.

Structure

Function
Regulates the movement of substances in and out of the cell Protects and maintains the shape of the cell

Controls all activities of the cell S Contains cell sap

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[3 marks]