IGCSE Biology: Cells, Cell Transport & Classification

The diagram shows an animal whose scientific name is Falco peregrinus.

To which species does it belong?

• bird

• F. peregrinus

• Falco

• vertebrate

The diagram shows the structure of a leaf palisade cell.

Which features are also found in a liver cell?

• 1 and 2

• 2 and 5

• 3 and 4

• 4 and 5

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The diagram shows apparatus which can be used to demonstrate osmosis.

After one hour, what would happen to the liquid levels in the glass tubes?

• Level in 1 would fall; Level in 2 would fall

• Level in 1 would fall; Level in 2 would rise

• Level in 1 would rise; Level in 2 would fall

• Level in 1 would rise; Level in 2 would rise

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What is a correct way of naming an organism using the binomial system?

• Common buttercup

• ranunculus acris

• Ranunculus acris

• Ranunculus sp.

The diagram shows the detailed structure of a plant cell.

What is organelle X?

• chloroplast

• mitochondrion

• nucleus

• vacuole

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The data show the results of an investigation on osmosis using sticks of potato.

Which statements explain this change in length?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Which name is given to a group of individuals that can reproduce to produce fertile offspring?

• a genus

• a kingdom

• a species

• an organ system

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Which organelles are present in large numbers in cells that produce enzymes?

• nuclei and mitochondria

• ribosomes and mitochondria

• rough endoplasmic reticulum and cell walls

• vesicles and nuclei

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

The diagram shows two cells. The net movement of water is from cell X to cell Y.

What causes water to pass from cell X to cell Y?

• water potential is higher in cell X and active transport occurs

• water potential is higher in cell X and osmosis occurs

• water potential is lower in cell X and active transport occurs

• water potential is lower in cell X and osmosis occurs

What is a characteristic of amphibians but not of reptiles?

• four limbs

• laying eggs in water

• scaly skin

• using lungs for breathing