B1 Chapter 1: Mark scheme

Question
number

3b so parts of the cell can be seen (more clearly) accept named parts Extending 2
cells are transparent otherwise e.g. cell wall /
nucleus

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4a Cells Name
one mark each Developing 2
accept neurone /
A Root hair cell
neuron for A

B Sperm cell

C Nerve cell

4b adapted to do a job / has a structure related accept the idea that Secure 1
to its job the shape or
features of the cell is
related to the job of
that cell
4d 0 mark Examples of Secure 4
No relevant information scientific points
1 – 2 marks Structure:
There is at least one structure or one function,  streamlined
but structure and function are not linked, or
 pointed head
the information is not presented in a coherent
way.  long tail

3 – 4 marks  lots of
There is at least one structure and one mitochondria
function and these are linked. The answer is Function:
clear enough to extract the information.  carries genetic
information to
the egg
 swim to the egg
faster/easily
 penetrate the
egg
 lots of energy
needed for
movement
5a movement (of substances / particles) from an
area of high(er) concentration to an area of
low(er) concentration

5c (oxygen is) used up inside the cell / Extending 2

concentration becomes lower inside the cell
concentration of oxygen is higher outside the
cell
6a bacteria 1 mark each Developing 2
amoeba Each additional
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incorrect answer
loses 1 mark to
minimum 0 marks
6b has chloroplasts / can do photosynthesis Extending 3
can take in / eat food
has flagella / no cell wall

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