Name: HSB Test

1: Cells

1. a) State TWO ways in which the structure of a plant cell differs from that of an animal cell.
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Figure 1 shows a diagram of a specialized cell.

(i) Identify the type of cell shown in Figure 1. (1 mark)

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(ii) Explain how the structure of the cell shown in Figure 1 makes it suitable for its function.
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(c) (i) List THREE characteristics of living organisms, other than respiration and feeding.
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(ii) Whodat tells his teacher that a car is more alive than a plant because it takes in oxygen and
gives out carbon dioxide, and because it moves. Explain why respiration and feeding are
characteristics that CANNOT be applied to a car. (5 marks)

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2. (a) Mary and Suresh are playing with mummy’s perfume in the bedroom. Mummy smells the
perfume as she is preparing dinner in the kitchen.

(i) Name the process that allows the scent of the perfume to travel to the kitchen. (1 mark)

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(ii) How does the process in (a) (i) above differ from osmosis? (1 mark)

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(b) (i) Define the term ‘active transport’. (2 marks)

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(ii) State ONE part of the body where active transport occurs. (1 mark)

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(iii) Name the part of the cell where active transport takes place. (1 mark)

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(c) List THREE structures common to plant and animal cells. (3 marks)

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1. May 2013
2. June 2011 Section A # 3 (7 marks)