Biology Revision Work sheet

Senior 1
Q1 a. The figure shows a cell from an organism.

i. In which type of living organisms are cells similar to the one found?

ii. State two reasons for your choices of living organisms in (i).

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Q1 b. The figure below shows that some cells were placed in solution A for ten minutes. Then some cells were
transferred to solution B and some to solution C for ten minutes each.

Sol C Sol A Sol B

Fig 1.1 Fig 1.2 Fig 1.3

i. Explain what has occurred to cause the cell to appear as it does in Fig 1.1 and 1.3.
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ii. Compared with the water potential of the cell, what can be deducted about solutions A, B and C?

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iii. What will be found in region C in Fig 1.1 at the end of the experiment? Explain your answer.

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Q2. The diagram below shows some cells when they are viewed under a microscope.

(a) Name the type of cells shown, and state the function of these cells.

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(b) Explain how these cells are adapted for their function.

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(c ) Explain how the structure of the nerve cell is adapted for its functions.

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Q3. Label the given diagram of a virus.

Q4. Suggest what is happening in this diagram?

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