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'N' Level Science: Textbook Answers Chapter 2

Chapter 2 Cells

Investigation 2.1 (page 17)

3. You should see something like Figure 2.6 under the microscope. The cell membrane,
cytoplasm and nucleus should be clearly visible.
4. The chromatin threads and mitochondria are not visible under the light microscope.
5. To prevent air bubbles from forming

Investigation 2.2 (page 17)

3. You should see something like Figure 2.7 under the microscope. The cell wall, cytoplasm
and nucleus should be clearly visible.
4. This cell does not contain chloroplasts. The chromatin threads and mitochondria are not
visible under the light microscope.
5. – Plant cells contain cell walls but animal cells do not.
– Animal cells are more irregular in shape than plant cells.

Test Yourself 2.1 (page 18)

1. – Cell wall is present in a plant cell but not in an animal cell.

– Chloroplasts are present in a plant cell but not in an animal cell.
– A plant cell has a large central vacuole but an animal cell has many small vacuoles.

2. A – cell membrane
B – cytoplasm
C – nucleus

Test Yourself 2.2 (page 20)

Cell à Tissue à Organ à Organ system à Organism

Get It Right (page 22)

(a) False
An animal cell does not have cellulose cell wall.
(b) True
(c) False
Red blood cells transports oxygen.
(d) True

Let’s Review (page 22)

Section A: Multiple-Choice Questions

1. D
2. B
3. D

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Section B: Structured Questions

1. (a) A – Xylem vessel

B – Root hair cell
(b) Xylem vessel conducts water and mineral salts from the root up to the stem and
leaves.
Absence of protoplasm.
(c) Root hair cell absorbs water and mineral salts.
(d) Root hair cell has a long and narrow root hair and this increases the surface area
to volume ratio of the cell. This helps to absorb water and mineral salts at a faster
rate.

2. (a) Refer to Figure 2.5.

(b) Mitochondria
Mitochondria provide energy when food substances are broken down by oxidation
during cell respiration.

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