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The table below compares the process of diffusion, facilitated diffusion and active transport. Complete the table CELL BIOLOGY QUESTIONSHEET 5 by filling in the blanks, using the words ‘yes’ or ‘no’ molecules involved? Process Description Simple Diffusion | Facilitated Diffusion | Active Transport Is ATP required? No Are protein carrier No Yes Direction of transport is always down concentration gradient Yes (5) TOTAL/ 5 CELL BIOLOGY Don QUESTIONSHEET 6 monn The table below describes the structure and function of organelles in eukaryotic cells. Complete the table by filling in the empty boxes A, B,C, D and E ‘Organelle Structure Feature Function of feature A Nucleus Nucleoti present 7 Inner membrane folded into. | © cristae id Vesicles containing _| Breakdown of old organelles. hydrolytic enzyme Cell lysis, E Smooth endoplasmic Consists of flattened reticulum ‘membrane-bound sacs called cisternae a TOTAL/ 5 CELL BIOLOGY Dom QUESTIONSHEET 8 margin The diagram below shows some of the components of the plasma membrane, ru © ]] (i) Using the information shown and your own knowledge, draw a diagram to show the structure of the plasma membrane. 1 (Gi) On your diagram label the components drawn and indicate the outer surface of the membrane. [3] (b) State two functions of the proteins in the plasma membrane. (2) (©) Explain how the following substances cross the plasma membrane. (i) carbon dioxide. R) Gi) glucose. “Pp ‘TOTAL / 14 CELL BIOLOGY QUESTIONSHEET 10 ‘The diagram below shows an electron micrograph ofa cell. (b) What evidence can be seen in the diagram that suggests that the cell is: metabolically active and involved in secretion of enzymes. Gi) involved in production or modification of lipids? 161 Bh Doxa TOTAL/ 10___ CELL BIOLOGY Dont QUESTIONSHEET 11 bein The figure shows the fluid mosaic model of the plasma membrane. eee {ay Py Tine (a) State the approximate width of the membrane. a (by Identify, A “TH Gi) B. “TH (iii) C. “tH (MG) Explain why the membrane may be described as fluid (ii). Distinguish each of the following pairs. 1 exocytosis and endocytosis, 8) 2, phagocytosis and pinocytosis TOTAL/ 9 CELL BIOLOGY QUESTIONSHEET 12 ‘The diagram shows part of the cell-surface membrane of a cell from the small intestine. Molecule Y acts as a gh pat cell-surface receptor for growth hormone. TEEPE) TUTE na AMUN, LU Molecule ¥. (@) State the likely nature of molecule Y. mw (©) State the approximate length of molecule Y. “TH (©) Explain why molecule Y is only able to recognise growth hormone. ri} (@) Suggest why pygmies are unable to achieve normal growth despite producing ‘normal’ amounts of growth hormone. a TOTAL/ 5 CELL BIOLOGY QUESTIONSHEET 13 The graph below shows the rate of movement of solute molecules across a plasma membrane by simple diffusion and facilitated diffusion, Rate of transport Concentration of solute (@) Which type of uptake is shown by line Y. Explain your answer. By (b)State two factors which may limit the rate of simple diffusion, [2] (©) Explain how the concentration of ions such as sodium and chloride are kept at high levels outside cells but low levels within. BI TOTAL/ 8 CELL BIOLOGY ANSWERS & MARK SCHEMES QUESTIONSHEET 6 A -ribosome mamufacture/syathesis of ribosomal RNA; B - mitochondria; (C- increase surface area for attachment of enzymes'for electron transfer chain/oxidative phosphorylation QUESTIONSHEET 5 = rata = Saale QUESTIONSHEET 8 (@) (@ and (ii) correct orientation of phospholipids; —

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