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TEST
Chapter 2: Cells
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Multiple-Choice Questions (10 marks)

1. Which of the following is not found in a plant cell?

A Cellulose cell wall

B Mitochondrion
C Chloroplast
D Centriole ( D )

2. What is a similarity between a red blood cell and a root hair cell?

A Both function in the transport of oxygen.

B They contain a nucleus.
C Both cells have a high surface area to volume ratio.
D Part of the cell forms a long and narrow protrusion. ( C )

3. Which of the following structures are present only in a plant cell?

II

III

I
IV

A I, II and III only

B I, II and IV only
C I, III and IV only
D II, III and IV only ( B )

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4. Which of the following structures is found in both a plant cell and an animal cell?

A Cell wall
B Mitochondrion
C Chloroplast
D Centriole ( B )

5. The structure shown below _________________________________________.

A controls the activities of the cell

B absorbs light energy for the manufacture of food by the cell
C is the site where proteins are synthesised
D is involved in the oxidation of food substances to release energy

( B )
6. The following are plant cells except for ________.

A C

B D

( C )

7. The figure below shows a xylem vessel. What is the function of X?

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A Transports water and mineral salts

B Transports food substances
C Involved in photosynthesis
D Provides mechanical support ( D )

8. The following are functions of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum except ___________.

A synthesis of fats
B synthesis of sex hormones
C detoxification of toxins
D control of substances entering and leaving the cell ( D )

9. Which organelle is correctly matched to its function?

Organelle Function
A Mitochondrion Involved in cell division
B Golgi body Stores and modifies substances made by the
endoplasmic reticulum for secretion out of cell
C Ribosomes Temporary storage of water
D Chloroplast Provides support for cell
( B )

10. Which of the following shows the correct order of organisation in an organism?

A cells  tissue organ organ system

B cells  tissue  organ system  organ
C tissue  cells  organ  organ system
D tissue  organ  organ system  cells ( A )

Structured Questions (15 marks)

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11. The figure below shows the structures of a typical animal cell.

P R

(a) State the letter representing the structure(s) that:

(i) controls the activities of cells. [1]
R
(ii) is involved in the synthesis of proteins. [1]
S
(iii) controls substances entering or leaving the cell.
[1]
T
(iv) modifies substances made by endoplasmic reticulum. [1]
Q
(v) releases energy. [1]
P
(b) Name the structure not shown in the figure that is involved in cell division
in animals. [1]
Centriole.

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12. The figure below shows a root hair cell.

(a) State the structure shown in the figure that is not found in an animal cell. [1]
Cell wall.
(b) Describe the functions of the root hair cell. [1]
To absorb water and mineral salts.
(c) Explain the characteristics of the root hair cell that enable it to perform its
function efficiently. [2]
The root hair cell is long and narrow. This increases the surface area to volume
ratio so that water and mineral salts can be absorbed more efficiently.

13. (a) Is the stomach considered to be a tissue or an organ? [4]

A tissue is a group of cells working together to carry out a specific function.
An organ is made up of different tissues working together to perform a specific
function. The stomach is an organ made up of various types of tissues such as the
glandular tissue, muscular tissue, and nervous tissue. These tissues work together
to allow the stomach to temporarily store food and digest it.
(b) Which organ system does the stomach belong to? [1]
Digestive system.

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Table of Specifications
Question No. Type of Syllabus Assessment No. of Marks
Question Outcome(s) Objectives*
1 1(a) K/C 1
2 1(e) K/C 1
3 1(d) K/C 1
4 1(d) K/C 1
5 1(a) K/C 1
MCQ
6 1(d) A 1
7 1(e) K/C 1
8 1(c) K/C 1
9 1(c) K/C 1
10 1(f) K/C 1
11 1(a), (b), (c), (d) K/C 6
12 Structured Qns 1(e) K/C 4
13 1(f) A 5

* K/C Knowledge/Comprehension
A Application

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