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Patterns in Nature
Organelles

Q1. Draw a generalised labelled diagram to show the structure of the mitochondria.

Q2. Describe the structure of the mitochondria and explain how the structure is suited to its
function.

Q3. Explain why muscle cells will produce and contain more mitochondria compared cells such as
skin cells.

Q4. Identify the groups of organisms which possess chloroplasts and where they would be
commonly found. Describe the structure of chloroplasts.

Q5. Describe the structure and function of golgi bodies.

Nutrition
Q6. Distinguish between organic and inorganic compounds.

Q7. Name the basic unit found in each of the following groups:
A. Carbohydrates
B. Lipids
C. Proteins
D. Nucleic aids

Q8. Describe the structure of the cell membrane. Why is the model called fluid model?

Q9. Distinguish the difference between diffusion and osmosis.

Q10. How does the concentration gradient influence the rate of diffusion?
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Digestive system
Q11. Identify the four types of teeth found in humans and briefly state the function of each type of
tooth.

Q12. Describe the function of the following organs:

Q13. Outline the surface area to volume ratio and how it determines the size of cells.

Q14. Outline how surface area is related to rate of reactions.

6mark Question:
Q15. Describe the adaptation of a plant and animal and relate them to the factors of the
environment.
Organ Function
Teeth
Oesophagus
Stomach
Small intestine
Large intestine
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