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CHAPTER 3: THE MOVEMENT OF SUBTANCES ACROSS THE PLASMA MEMBRANE

Multiple Choice Questions
For Question 1 to 10, each question is followed by four alternative options. A, B, C and D. Choose
one correct answer for each question.
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DIAGRAM 3.1
1.

Diagram 3.1 shows the structure of the plasma membrane according to the fluid mosaic
model. What is X?

2.

Carrier protein.

Glycolipid molecules.

Permeable layer.

Phospholipid bilayer.

The subtances that are not required by cell is

A

Water

Oxygen

Nutrient

Urea

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3.

Which of the following statements about plasma membrane are true?

I

It is composed mainly of glycoproteins and cholesterol.

II

The components of the plasma membrane are rigid and static.

III

Pore protein and carrier protein are wholly embedded in the membrane.

IV

Cholesterol

in the phospholipid bilayer stabilise and strengthen the plasma

membrane

4.

I and II only

III and IV only

I, II and III only

I, II, III and IV

Diagram 3.2 shows the movement of substances across plasma membrane.

DIAGRAM 3.2
Which of the following statements about the diagram are true?
I

Q is a carrier protein.

II

The process is called active transport.

III

This process requires energy (ATP).

IV

The process is against the concentration gradient.

I and II only

III and IV only

I, III and IV only

I, II, III and IV

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5.

Amar put a few drops of red ink into a glass of water. After a few minutes, the red ink is
dispersed throughout the water.
Which of the following statements about the phenomenon are true?
I

The phenomenon is an example of facilitated diffusion.

II

It requires vast quantity of energy .

III

The red ink is dispersed uniformly throughout water.

IV

The movement of the ink molecules is down the concentration gradient.

I and II only

II and III only

III and IV only

I, II and III only

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6.

Which of the following statements are true about isotonic solution ?

I

A solution in which the solute concentration is equal to the cytoplasmic fluid.

II

A solution that cause the water molecules to diffuse into and out of the cell at
equal rates.

III

A solution that cause no net movement of water across the plasma membrane.

IV

A solution that made the cell retains its normal shape.

I only

II and III only

I, II and III only

I, II, III and IV

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7.

The table 3.1 shows the statement about three types of solution P, Q and R. What type of
solution is represented by P, Q and R.
Type of solution
P

statement
The concentration of the solute is higher than the

concentration of the cell

The concentration of solute is the same as the

concentration of the cell.

The concentration of the solute is lower than the
concentration of the cell.
TABLE 3.1

8.

Hypertonic

Isotonik

Hypotonic

Hypertonic

Hypotonic

Isotonik

Isotonik

Hypertonic

Hypotonic

Isotonik

Hypotonic

Hypertonic

Diagram 3.3 shows the effect of different solutions on plant cell, K and L.

L
DIAGRAM 3.3

Which of the following pairs best describes the effect of these solutions on plant cell K and
L?

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K
The water diffuses into the

L
Water diffuses out of the cell. The cell

vacuole. The cell become

become haemolysis.

plasmolysis
The water diffuses into the the

Water diffuses out of the cell. The cell

vacuole. The cell become turgid

The water diffuses out of the the

become flaccid.
The water diffuses into the the vacuole.

vacuole. The cell become turgid

The water diffuses out of the the

The cell become crenate.

Water diffuses out of the cell. The cell

vacuole. The cell become

become flaccid.

crenate.
9.

A farmer uses too much fertilizer on his vegetable plant. What is the effect of the fertilizer
to the plant.
A

The plant become turgid.

The plant cells are full of water.

The water diffuses into the plant cells

The plant wilts.

10.
A few slices of mangoes is placed in a high concentration of salt
solution for 30 minutes. The slices of mangoes is then transferred
into distilled water for another 30 minutes.
Name the process that takes place in the cell of mangoes?
A

Plasmolysis

Deplasmolysis

Crenation

Turgidity

Structured Items
Answer all questions. Write your answer in the spaces provided in the question paper.
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1.

Diagram 3.4 shows a structure which is found in a cell.

Carbohydrate
Cholesterol

Carbohydrate

L
DIAGRAM 3.4
(a)

Name the parts labeled J, K and L :

J:
K:
L:
[3 marks]

(b)

(i)

What is structure M made up of?

[1 mark ]

(ii)

Explain the main function of M?

[2 marks]

(c)

(i )

Arrows in Diagram 3.5 shows the different ways in which molecules can
move across the plasma membrane. Name examples of these molecules in
the space provided.

C
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A
DIAGRAM 3.5
[3 marks ]
Explain the movements of these molecules at arrow A, B and C.
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[3 marks]

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2.

Diagram 3.6(a), 3.6(b) and 3.6(c ) shows the shape of red blood cells in different
concentration of saline solution.

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Red blood cell in 0.9 % saline solution

Red blood cell in 2.0 % saline solution

for 30 minutes

for 30 minutes

DIAGRAM 3.6(a)

DIAGRAM 3.6(b)

Red blood cell in 0.1 % saline solution.

for 30 minutes
DIAGRAM 3.6(c )
(a)

Based on the Figure 1(a), (b) and (c ),

(i)

State the condition of the red blood cell in Figure 1(b) and 1(c).
Figure 1(b):
Figure 1(c ):
[2 marks]

(ii)

State the types of solution in which the red blood cells are immersed.
Figure 1(a) :
Figure 1(b) :
Figure 1( c ):
[3 marks]

(b)

Using the answers given in a(ii), explain the effects of different concentrations of
saline solution to the red blood cells ?

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[5 marks]
(c)

Using the principles of osmosis, explain how salted fish is preserved ?

[3 marks]
Essay Items
Answer all questions.
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Analysing the movement of substances across the plasma membrane.

1.

(a)
(b)

Describe the structure of plasma membrane using the fluid mosaic model. [6 marks]
Explain simple diffusion in alveolus .
[4marks]

2.

(a)

Using example, explain the movement of substances across the plasma membrane
by facilitated diffusion and active transport.
[6marks]

(b)

Compare and contrast between passive transport and active transport.

[4 marks]

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1.

a)

Figure 1(a) and 1(b) shows two different conditions of a plant before and after
fertilizers are added within a week .

Figure 1(a)

Figure 1(b)

Describe the condition of plant in figure 1(a) before fertilizers are added
Explain how excess fertilizers affected this plant shown in figure 1(b)?
If the plant in Figure 1(b) is watered immediately predict the changes that will occur
in the plant cell.
[10 marks]
(b)
Mushrooms, mangoes and fish can be preserved longer using
natural preservative such as sugar and salt. A housewife prefer
to maintain the freshness of the mushrooms using suitable salt
solution for a week. She also wanted to preserve the mangoes
by using sugar solution and make salted fish by using salt.
(i)

Explain how the freshness of the mushroom can be maintained.

(ii)

Describe how the principle of osmosis is applied when preserving mangoes

using sugar solution and making salted fish by using salt.
[10 marks ]

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