Maun Senior Secondary School

PRACTICE QUESTIONS TOPIC CELLS

Name ………………………………………………

CLASS…………………………

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1 Fig 1.1 shows an animal cell as seen through an electron microscope.

Fig. 1.1
(a)(i) From the diagram identify structures A and B
A………………………………………………………………………………………….…………
B…………………………………………………………………………………………………. (2)
(ii) State functions of each of the following:
C………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………….……..
D……………………………………………………………………………………..………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..… (2)

b) Fig 1.2 shows a unicellular organism.

Fig 1.2

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(i) Identify the organism in fig 1.2
…………………………………………………………………………………………… (1)
(ii) State two similarities and three differences in structure between the cell in fig 1.2
and a plant cell.
Similarities
1 ………………………………………………………………………………………………..
2 ……………………………………………………………………………………………... (2)
Differences

Cell in fig 1.2 plant cell

Plant cell cell cell in fig 1.2

(3)

2 Fig 2.1 shows some cells from the lining of a human trachea.

Fig 2.1
(a)(i) On fig 2.1, label P, Q and R.
(ii) Name the structures found in R …………………………………………………………… (1)
(iii) Identify W and X.
W…………………………………………………………………………………………...
X……………………………………………………………………………………….. (2)

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 (iv) Describe the functions of W and X.
…………………………………………………………………………………………….…
…………………………………………………………………………..………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………….… (2)
Smoking has a direct effect on W and X.
(b) (i) Name three harmful chemicals found in cigarette smoke.
1…………………………………………………………………………………………….
2………………………………………………………………………………………….
3………………………………………………………………………………………..… (3)
(ii) Describe the effect that these and other substances present in cigarette smoke
may have on W and X, and also on other parts of the respiratory system.
Effect on W and X……………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………… (2).
Effect on other parts of the respiratory system
……………………………………….………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………..(3)

3 Fig 3.1 shows a plant cell (cell not drawn to scale).

(a) Name the parts labeled X and Y.

X…………………………………………………………………………………………..……
Y……………………………………………………………………………………………. (2)
(b) State any two differences between a plant cell and animal cell.
…………………………………………………………………………………………..…….
……………………………………………………………………………………………….... (2)

(c) The table 3.1 shows some information about three types of specialized cells.
Complete the table by filling in the missing information.

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 STRUCTURE NAME OF A CELL FUNCTION

………………………..
phagocyte
…………………………

…………………………

…………………… …………………………

…………………………

………………………….

…………………… Transfer motor impulses

from the central nervous
system to the effector

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4 Fig 4 shows a nerve cell.

Fig 4
(a) What is the name given the type of neuron in fig 4
………………………………………………………………………………………(1)
(b) State the function of the nerve cell in fig 4.
…………………………………………………………………………………...(1)
(c)Explain how the features of this cell enable it to perform its function efficiently.
……………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………… (2)
(d) How is this nerve cell different from a plant cell.
……………………………………………………………………………………………… (1)

5 Fig 5 shows a plant cell

Fig 5
With reference to the labeled structures, describe how a cell in fig 5
is involved in the assimilation of nitrogen containing fertilizers in protein synthesis.

Chloroplasts …………………………………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Ribosomes …………………………………………………………………………………………….

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…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Nucleus………………………………………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Mitochondrion ………………………………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………………………………..(4)

6 Fig 6 shows a plant cell

Fig 6
(a) Identify parts labeled B to D.
B………………………………………………………………………………………….….
C……………………………………………………………………………………………..
D…………………………………………………………………………………………. (3)
(b) State the functions of parts A and E
A……………………………………………………………………………………………
E………………………………………………………………………………………… (2)

(c) What will happen to the cell if placed in a concentrated solution

…………………………………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………….………
……………………………………………………………………………………….… (3)
(b) Using the terms cell, organ , organism, and tissue , identify P, Q, R and S shown in the
diagram below.

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P…………………………………………………………………………………………..
Q…………………………………………………………………………………………..
R ……………………………………………………………………………………….…
S…………………………………………………………………………………………… (4)

7 Fig 7 below shows a motor neuron

(a) Label structures A and C

A……………………………………………………………………………………………..
C…………………………………………………………………………………………... (2)
(b) How does the myelin sheath help the motor neuron to carry out its functions?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………….. (1)
(c) Suggest ho lack of oxygen could affect the operation of the cell membrane of the motor neuron.
Explain your answer.
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………….. (3)

8 Fig 8.1A shows an animal cell and Fig 8.1B shows a plant cell

Fig 8.1A Fig 8.1B

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(a) State three visible similarities and three visible differences between the two cells
Similarities…………………………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………………….…(3)
Differences…………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………..…..
……………………………………………………………………………………………….. (3)

(b) In addition to the structures shown on the diagram what other cell organelles can be included?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………..… (2)
9 Fig 9.1 shows types of cells A and B

(a) Name cells A and B (2)

A…………………………………………………………………………………………………
B……………………………………………………………………………………………… (2)
(b) Give two visible differences between cells A and B (2)

Differences A B
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(c) For each cell, state its function and describe how it is adapted to its function.
Cell A
Function ……………………………………………………………………………………….
Adaptation……………………………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………… (4)
Cell B
Function ……………………………………………………………………………………….
Adaptation …………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………………………..(4)

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Fig 10 shows four specialized cells

Fig 10
(a) (i) Complete the table, using the letters of the cells, to identify them as animal or plant cells. (1)

Plant
Animal

letters

(ii) State one feature found in all plnt cells but in animal cells

………………………………………………………………………………………………….(1)

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 (b) For each cell shown in fig 10 state one feature that makes the cell different from the other three
cells. Relate this to the fuction of each cell. (8)

Cell Feature Function

A

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