Below is a simplified mark scheme for the "Cells, Tissues, and

Organs" mock exam:

Section A: Multiple Choice (5 marks total)

a) Cell (1 mark)
c) Mitochondrion (1 mark)
d) Epithelial tissue (1 mark)
a) Liver (1 mark)
d) Exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs (1
mark)
Section B: Short Answer (14 marks total)

Leaf cell structure and function:

Structure: Cell wall, chloroplasts, nucleus, cytoplasm, vacuole

(2 marks)
Function: Photosynthesis, gas exchange, support (2 marks)
Muscle tissue contractility explanation:

Muscle fibers contract when stimulated by nerve impulses (2

marks)
Actin and myosin filaments slide past each other, causing
muscle contraction (2 marks)
Arteries vs. veins comparison:

Arteries: Thick-walled, carry oxygenated blood away from the

heart, no valves (3 marks)
Veins: Thinner-walled, carry deoxygenated blood towards the
heart, have valves (3 marks)
Section C: Diagram Analysis (5 marks total)

Microscope parts identification:

Eyepiece (1 mark)
Objective lens (1 mark)
Fine adjustment knob (1 mark)
Coarse adjustment knob (1 mark)
Base (1 mark)
Section D: Essay (20 marks total)

Importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle:

Proper nutrition: Provides essential nutrients for organ
function (4 marks)
Regular exercise: Strengthens muscles and improves
cardiovascular health (4 marks)
Sufficient sleep: Allows for rest and repair of body tissues (4
marks)
Avoidance of harmful substances: Protects organs from
damage (4 marks)
Stress management: Reduces risk of stress-related illnesses (4
marks)
Total: 44 marks