Pearson Exploring Science: Cells, Tissues, Organs - Mock Exam

Year 9 Science Exam: Cells, Tissues, and Organs

Section A: Multiple Choice (10 marks total)

What is the basic building block of life?

a) Cell
b) Tissue
c) Organ
d) System

Which organelle is known as the "powerhouse" of the cell?

a) Nucleus
b) Golgi apparatus
c) Mitochondrion
d) Ribosome

Which tissue type lines the surfaces of organs and body

cavities?
a) Connective tissue
b) Muscle tissue
c) Nervous tissue
d) Epithelial tissue

Which of the following organs is part of the digestive system?

a) Liver
b) Kidney
c) Heart
d) Brain

What is the function of the respiratory system?

a) Transporting oxygen and nutrients to cells
b) Pumping blood around the body
c) Breaking down food into nutrients
d) Exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs

Section B: Short Answer (20 marks total)

Describe the structure and function of a leaf cell.

Explain why muscle tissue is considered to be "contractile."

Compare and contrast the structure of arteries and veins.

Section C: Diagram Analysis (10 marks total)

Identify and label the parts of a microscope shown in the

diagram below:

Eyepiece
Objective lens
Fine adjustment knob
Coarse adjustment knob
Base

Section D: Essay (20 marks total)

Discuss the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle for

the proper functioning of organs in the human body.