Cells 1.

1. [1 mark]

What is evidence for the endosymbiotic theory?

A. RNA can catalyse metabolic reactions.

B. Meteorites contain organic molecules.

C. Amino acids can be synthesized from inorganic compounds.

D. Mitochondria possess their own DNA.

2. [1 mark]

The statement relates to Pasteur’s experiments.

What did this statement suggest?

A. Mold evolved by endosymbiosis.

B. Oxygen is required for anaerobic respiration.
C. Cells can only be formed by division of pre-existing cells.
D. Nutrients are a requirement for mold growth.

3. [1 mark]

Which of the following will contribute to the cell theory?

I. Living organisms are composed of cells.

II. All cells come from pre-existing cells by mitosis.
III. Cells are the smallest units of life.

A. I only
B. II only

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 C. I and III only
D. I, II and III

4. [4 marks]

Reproduction in eukaryotes can be sexual or asexual.

Describe the origin of eukaryotic cells according to the endosymbiotic theory.

5a. [3 marks]

Pictured below are Louis Pasteur’s original drawings of swan-necked flasks.

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 Describe how Pasteur’s experiments provided convincing evidence to falsify the concept of
spontaneous generation.

5b. [1 mark]

State the function of life in Paramecium that is carried out by:

cilia.

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5c. [1 mark]

State the function of life in Paramecium that is carried out by:

the contractile vacuole.

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