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Y9 LC1 Biology assessment

Total questions: 61

Worksheet time: 15hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the role of the nucleus?

a)

Stores genetic information and controls the cell activities

b)

Controls what enters and leaves the cell

c)

A jelly-like substance where chemical reactions occur

d)

Releases energy for the cell through aerobic respiration

e)

Site of protein synthesis

2.

What is the role of the cytoplasm?

a)

Stores genetic information and controls the cell activities

b)

Controls what enters and leaves the cell

c)

A jelly-like substance where chemical reactions occur

d)

Releases energy for the cell through aerobic respiration

e)

Site of protein synthesis

3.

What is the role of the cell membrane?

a)

Stores genetic information and controls the cell activities

b)

Controls what enters and leaves the cell

c)

A jelly-like substance where chemical reactions occur

d)

Releases energy for the cell through aerobic respiration

e)

Site of protein synthesis

4.

What is the role of the mitochondria?

a)

Stores genetic information and controls the cell activities

b)

Controls what enters and leaves the cell

c)

A jelly-like substance where chemical reactions occur

d)

Releases energy for the cell through aerobic respiration

e)

Site of protein synthesis

5.

What is the role of the ribosomes?

a)

Stores genetic information and controls the cell activities

b)

Controls what enters and leaves the cell

c)

A jelly-like substance where chemical reactions occur

d)

Releases energy for the cell through aerobic respiration

e)

Site of protein synthesis

6.

Which of the following are not present in animal cells. Select all that apply.

a)

Cell membrane

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Cell wall

d)

Chloroplasts

e)

Permanent vacuole

7.

Which of the following are not present in animal cells. Select all that apply.

a)

Cell membrane

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Cell wall

d)

Permanent vacuole

8.

What is the name of the pigment that absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis?

a)

Chloroplast

b)

Chlorophyll

c)

Cytoplasm

d)

Cellulose

9.

What is the name of the organelle that is the site of photosynthesis?

a)

Chloroplast

b)

Chlorophyll

c)

Cytoplasm

d)

Cellulose

10.

What is the name of the protein that strengthens the cell wall?

a)

Lignin

b)

Chlorophyll

c)

Ribosomes

d)

Cellulose

11.

Name the structure labelled 2.

a)

Cell wall

b)

Cell membrane

c)

Slime capsule

d)

Plasmid

12.

What two adaptations do bacteria cells sometimes have that are not shown on the image?

a)

Cell wall

b)

Flagella

c)

Slime capsule

d)

Plasmid

e)

Nucleus

13.

Which of the following are true of a eukaryotic cell? Choose all that apply.

a)

DNA stored in a nucleus

b)

Examples include animal and plant cells

c)

A cell that has no membrane bound organelles

d)

Genetic material is free in the cytoplasm

e)

Examples include bacteria cells

14.

Which of the following are true of a prokaryotic cell? Choose all that apply.

a)

DNA stored in a nucleus

b)

Examples include animal and plant cells

c)

A cell that has no membrane bound organelles

d)

Genetic material is free in the cytoplasm

e)

Examples include bacteria cells

15.

What is the function of a plasmid?

a)

Circular ring of DNA in bacteria cells, contains the “optional” genes e.g. antibiotic resistance

b)

Allows bacteria to adhere to surfaces and provides a protective layer

c)

Allows the cell to move

d)

It is where DNA is stored as chromosomes

16.

Which type of cell does not have a nucleus?

a)

Red blood cell

b)

Root hair cell

c)

Sperm cell

d)

White blood cell

17.

Why does a red blood cell have a biconcave disc shape?

a)

Allows more haemoglobin to fit inside the cell

b)

Allows the cell to be flexible and move through the vessels

c)

Increases surface area for diffusion of oxygen

d)

Allows oxygen to reversibly bind to be delivered to the cells

18.

What is the role of the acrosome of the sperm cell?

a)

It is the tail that causes the cell to move

b)

Provides energy for movement through aerobic respiration

c)

Contains digestive enzymes allowing the sperm to enter the egg

d)

It is a nucleus that contains only half of the genetic information

19.

What part of a cell contains lots of nutrients for a fertilised egg to develop into an embryo?

a)

Cytoplasm

b)

Nucleus

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Ribosome

20.

Which of the following have a haploid nucleus?

a)

Egg cell

b)

Muscle cell

c)

Root hair cell

d)

Sperm cell

e)

Red blood cell

21.

Why does a white blood cell have a lobed nucleus?

a)

Allows the cell to digest bacteria

b)

Allows the cell to be flexible and move through the blood vessels

c)

Increases surface area for diffusion

d)

Allows oxygen to reversibly bind to be delivered to the cells

22.

Which of the following is not an adaptation of a root hair cell?

a)

Large permanent vacuole to allow water to enter the cell by osmosis

b)

Lots of chloroplasts for photosynthesis

c)

Many mitochondria to provide energy for active transport

d)

Long projection to increase surface area

23.

Which of the following are true for xylem?

a)

Transport water and dissolved ions

b)

Transport glucose and amino acids

c)

Made of living cells

d)

Made of dead cells

e)

Continuous tubes strengthened by lignin

24.

Which of the following are true for phloem?

a)

Transport water and dissolved ions by transpiration

b)

Transport glucose and amino acids by translocation

c)

Made of living cells

d)

Made of dead cells

e)

Can only transport substances up the plant

25.

What is the role of a neuron?

a)

Transmits signals around the body as an electrical impulse

b)

Releases hormones to send signals around the body

c)

Transports glucose and amino acids up and down a plant

d)

Contains a pigment called haemoglobin for transporting oxygen

26.

What is the definition of a chromosome?

a)

A chemical that codes all the information to make a specific organism

b)

A part of the chemical that codes for a particular protein

c)

A large part of DNA containing lots of genes

d)

An organelle that contains the cells DNA

27.

What is the definition of a gene?

a)

A chemical that codes all the information to make a specific organism

b)

A part of the chemical that codes for a particular protein

c)

A large part of DNA containing lots of genes

d)

An organelle that contains the cells DNA

28.

How many chromosomes do humans have?

a)

46 pairs

b)

23 chromosomes

c)

46 chromosomes

d)

26 pairs

29.

What is the sex of this person? How do you know?

a)

This person is male because they have 23 chromosomes

b)

This person is female because they have an X chromosome

c)

This person is male because they have an X and a Y chromosome

d)

This person is female because they have an X and Y chromosome

30.

What does DNA stand for?

a)

Deoxyribonucleic acid

b)

Deoxygenribonucleic acid

c)

Deoxyribo nucleus acid

d)

Deoxyribonuclease acid

31.

What is the correct order of the cell cycle?

a)

3, 1, 5, 2, 4

b)

3, 5, 1, 2, 4

c)

5, 1, 3, 2, 4

d)

5, 3, 1, 4, 2

32.

Why is it important the DNA is replicated before the cell cycle?

a)

2 daughter cells are made and they both need the same DNA as the parent

b)

2 daughter cells are made and they both need the half of the DNA that the parent has

c)

1 daughter cell is made that needs to have twice as much DNA as the parent

d)

1 daughter cell is made that needs to have half as much DNA as the parent

33.

What is the definition of mitosis?

a)

The splitting of the cytoplasm at the end of mitosis to form 2 daughter cells.

b)

A type of cell division where the cell reproduces itself by splitting to form 2 identical daughter cells.

c)

The process in which a cell becomes specialised for its job.

d)

A type of cell division that results in four daughter cells each with half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell.

34.

What is the definition of cytokinesis?

a)

The splitting of the cytoplasm at the end of mitosis to form 2 daughter cells.

b)

A type of cell division where the cell reproduces itself by splitting to form 2 identical daughter cells.

c)

The process in which a cell becomes specialised for its job.

d)

A type of cell division that results in four daughter cells each with half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell.

35.

Which of these is not a purpose of mitosis?

a)

Replacing damaged cells

b)

Producing gametes

c)

Growth of an organism

d)

Development of an embryo

36.

Which of the following statements are true for embryonic stem cells?

a)

Undifferentiated cells

b)

Taken from bone marrow

c)

Taken from human embryos

d)

Can differentiate into all cell types

e)

Can differentiate into some cell types

37.

Which of the following statements are true for adult stem cells?

a)

Undifferentiated cells

b)

Taken from bone marrow

c)

Taken from human embryos

d)

Can differentiate into all cell types

e)

Can differentiate into some cell types

38.

What is the definition of meristem cells?

a)

Undifferentiated cells taken from bone marrow, they can differentiate into some cell types.

b)

Undifferentiated cells taken from embryos, they can differentiate into any cell type.

c)

Plant stem cells found at the tips of roots and shoots. They can differentiate throughout a plants life.

d)

Cells that have become specialised to perform a particular function.

39.

What is the definition of differentiation?

a)

The splitting of the cytoplasm at the end of mitosis to form 2 daughter cells.

b)

A type of cell division where the cell reproduces itself by splitting to form 2 identical daughter cells.

c)

The process in which a cell becomes specialised for its job.

d)

A type of cell division that results in four daughter cells each with half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell.

40.

Where do embryonic stem cells come from?

a)

"Spare" embryos left from IVF

b)

Taken from a pregnant woman

c)

Taken from the bone marrow of young children

d)

Umbilical cord blood

41.

Why might somebody object to using embryonic stem cells?

a)

The procedure is painful

b)

They believe it is unethical to "take a human life"

c)

They are great at treating many diseases

d)

The procedure is has been completed successfully in the past

42.

Why might somebody object to using adult stem cells?

a)

The procedure of extracting the cells painful

b)

They believe it is unethical to "take a human life"

c)

They are great at treating many diseases

d)

The procedure is has been completed successfully in the past

43.

Where are plant stem cells found?

a)

Tips of shoots and roots

b)

Inner layer of the leaf

c)

Throughout the stem

d)

Petals of the flower

44.

What are stem cells used for?

a)

Improving the immune system after chemotherapy

b)

Replacing damaged spinal tissue in paralysis

c)

Replacing cells to cure diabetes

d)

All of the above

45.

Why might somebody agree with the use of embryonic stem cells?

a)

They have the ability to cure many diseases

b)

The embryos would otherwise be destroyed and wasted

c)

They consider an embryo to be a human life

d)

The method is relatively new and untested

46.

What is the definition of resolution?

a)

The ability to distinguish between two points

b)

The act of enlarging the physical appearance of an object.

c)

Making the actual size of the object you are looking at bigger

d)

Looking through a microscope to view an object

47.

What is the definition of magnification?

a)

The ability to distinguish between two points

b)

Enlarging the physical appearance of an object.

c)

Making the actual size of the object you are looking at bigger

d)

Looking through a microscope to view an object

48.

What are the benefits of a light microscope?

a)

Higher magnification

b)

Higher resolution

c)

Cheap to buy

d)

Simple to use

49.

What are the negatives of using an electron microscope?

a)

Lower magnification

b)

Lower resolution

c)

More expensive to buy

d)

Requires specialist training to use

50.

Why can you only view dead specimens under an electron microscope?

a)

Electron microscopes need specific conditions to work (a vacuum)

b)

Electron microscopes use a beam of electrons to view the specimin

c)

Electron microscopes have a high magnification and resolution

d)

Electron microscopes require specialist training

51.

Put these stages of preparing a slide to observe onion cells with a microscope in the correct order.

a)

6, 4, 3, 1, 5, 2

b)

6, 4, 1, 3, 5, 2

c)

6, 4, 3, 5, 1, 2

d)

6, 3, 1, 4, 2, 1

52.

What precautions do we take to minimise the hazard of iodine?

a)

Iodine is an irritant so we wear safety goggles

b)

Iodine is flammable so we keep away from Bunsen burners

c)

Iodine has no hazard associate with it - it's safe

d)

Iodine is hazardous to the environment so we don't put it down the sink

53.

Choose the correct equation for calculating magnification

a)

Magnification = image size / actual size

b)

Magnification = actual size / image size

c)

Magnification = actual size x image size

d)

Magnification = image size x resolution

54.

Choose the correct equation for calculating image size

a)

Image size = actual size x magnification

b)

Image size = actual size / magification

c)

Image size = magnification / actual size

55.

Choose the correct equation for calculating actual size

a)

Actual size = image size / magnification

b)

Actual size = image size x magnification

c)

Actual size = magnification / image size

56.

How do you convert from mm to µm?

a)

multiply by 100

b)

multiply by 1000

c)

divide by 1000

d)

divide by 100

57.

What do the units µm stand for?

a)

Millimetre

b)

Nanometre

c)

Micrometre

d)

Picometre

58.

A student measures an image of a cell to be 63mm. The image has been magnified x2000. What is the actual size of the cell in micrometres?

a)

31.5

b)

0.0315

c)

31.7

d)

0.0317

59.

An image of a mitochondria has been magnified x1800. The actual size of the mitochondria is 2µm. What is the image size? Give your answer in mm.

a)

3.6

b)

3600

c)

900

d)

0.9

60.

A bacteria is 11µm long. When magnified it appears to be 17mm. How much has the image been magnified?

a)

x1545

b)

x1.545

c)

x187

d)

x187000

61.

What class are you in?

a)

9Arc

b)

9Euc

c)

9Ari

d)

9Hip

e)

9Her