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B1 AQA Cell biology

Total questions: 122

Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many micrometers (um's) are in 1m?

(a)  

2.

How many micrometers (um's) are in 1mm?

(a)  

3.
Express the following standard form number as an integer: 3.844 x 10 ^ 8
a)
384400000
b)
2147483647
c)
308440000
d)
300000844
4.
Express the following number in standard form: 3,650,000
a)
3.65x10^6
b)
10x3^365
c)
3x10^365
d)
3.3650^5
e)
3.365x10^6
5.

How many mm's are in 1m?

(a)  

6.

How many cm's are in 1m?

(a)  

7.

How many nanometers (nm's) are in 1 micrometer (um) ?

(a)  

8.
Cells can either be Eukaryotes (Eukaryotic) or Prokaryotes (Prokaryotic). Which of the following best defines a eukaryotic cell?
a)
A cell with no true nucleus but many membrane bound organelles (e.g mitochondria)
b)
A cell with a nucleus and membrane bound organelles (e.g mitochondria)
c)
A cell with a nucleus but no membrane bound organelles (e.g mitochondria)
d)
A cell with no true nucleus or membrane bound organelles (e.g mitochondria)
9.
Cells can either be Eukaryotes (Eukaryotic) or Prokaryotes (Prokaryotic). Which of the following best defines a prokaryotic cell?
a)
A cell with no true nucleus but many membrane bound organelles (e.g mitochondria)
b)
A cell with a nucleus and membrane bound organelles (e.g mitochondria)
c)
A cell with a nucleus but no membrane bound organelles (e.g mitochondria)
d)
A cell with no true nucleus or membrane bound organelles (e.g mitochondria)
10.

Which of the following cells are eukaryotes?

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
11.

Which of the following cells are prokaryotes?

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
12.

Which cell type is a root hair cell?

a)

Plant

b)

Animal

c)

Fungi

d)

Protist

e)

Bacteria

13.

Which cell type tends to be larger and more complex?

a)

Eukaryotes

b)

Prokaryotes

14.

Which of the following structures are unique to eukaryotic cells? [Tick all that apply]

a)

Nucleus

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Cell membrane

d)

Plasmid

e)

Ribosome

15.

Which of the following structures are unique to prokaryotic cells? [Tick all that apply]

a)

Plasmids

b)

Cell membrane

c)

Nucleus

d)

Ribosome

e)

Cell wall

16.

Which of the following structures do eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells have in common? [Tick all that apply]

a)

Cell membrane

b)

Cytoplasm

c)

Ribosome

d)

DNA

e)

Genes

17.
Match the cell structures to their function [Cell membrane]
a)
Controls what enter/exits cell
b)
Site of chemical reactions
c)
Controls cell function
d)
Site of respiration
e)
Site of protein synthesis
18.
Match the cell structures to their function [Cytoplasm]
a)
Controls what enter/exits cell
b)
Site of chemical reactions
c)
Controls cell function
d)
Site of respiration
e)
Site of protein synthesis
19.
Match the cell structures to their function [Nucleus]
a)
Controls what enter/exits cell
b)
Site of chemical reactions
c)
Controls cell function
d)
Site of respiration
e)
Site of protein synthesis
20.
Match the cell structures to their function [Mitochondria]
a)
Site of respiration
b)
Site of protein synthesis
c)
Maintains cell structure
d)
Site of photosynthesis
e)
Contains cell sap
21.
Match the cell structures to their function [Ribosome]
a)
Site of respiration
b)
Site of protein synthesis
c)
Maintains cell structure
d)
Site of photosynthesis
e)
Contains cell sap
22.
Match the cell structures to their function [Cell wall]
a)
Site of respiration
b)
Site of protein synthesis
c)
Maintains cell structure
d)
Site of photosynthesis
e)
Contains cell sap
23.
Match the cell structures to their function [Chloroplast]
a)
Site of respiration
b)
Site of protein synthesis
c)
Maintains cell structure
d)
Site of photosynthesis
e)
Contains cell sap
24.
Match the cell structures to their function [Vacuole]
a)
Site of respiration
b)
Site of protein synthesis
c)
Maintains cell structure
d)
Site of photosynthesis
e)
Contains cell sap
25.
Match the cell structures to their function [Plasmids]
a)
Contains bacterial DNA
b)
Site of protein synthesis
c)
Maintains cell structure
d)
Site of chemical reactions
e)
Controls cell function
26.
State what cell types each of the cell structures are found in. [Cell membrane]
a)
Animal
b)
Plant
c)
Bacteria
27.
State what cell types each of the cell structures are found in. [Cytoplasm]
a)
Animal
b)
Plant
c)
Bacteria
28.
State what cell types each of the cell structures are found in. [Nucleus]
a)
Animal
b)
Plant
c)
Bacteria
29.
State what cell types each of the cell structures are found in. [Mitochondria]
a)
Animal
b)
Plant
c)
Bacteria
30.
State what cell types each of the cell structures are found in. [Ribosome]
a)
Animal
b)
Plant
c)
Bacteria
31.
State what cell types each of the cell structures are found in. [Cell wall]
a)
Animal
b)
Plant
c)
Bacteria
32.
State what cell types each of the cell structures are found in. [Chloroplast]
a)
Animal
b)
Plant
c)
Bacteria
33.
State what cell types each of the cell structures are found in. [Vacuole]
a)
Animal
b)
Plant
c)
Bacteria
34.
State what cell types each of the cell structures are found in. [Plasmids]
a)
Animal
b)
Plant
c)
Bacteria
35.

What are plant and algal cell walls made of?

(a)  

36.

What are fungal cell walls made of?

(a)  

37.

What component in cell walls, strengthens the cell?

(a)  

38.
State if the following specialised cells are from an animal or a plant [Sperm cell]
a)
Animal
b)
Plant
39.
State if the following specialised cells are from an animal or a plant [Nerve cell]
a)
Animal
b)
Plant
40.
State if the following specialised cells are from an animal or a plant [Muscle cell]
a)
Animal
b)
Plant
41.
State if the following specialised cells are from an animal or a plant [Root hair cell]
a)
Plant
b)
Animal
42.
State if the following specialised cells are from an animal or a plant [Xylem cell]
a)
Plant
b)
Animal
43.
State if the following specialised cells are from an animal or a plant [Phloem cell]
a)
Plant
b)
Animal
44.
State if the following specialised cells are from an animal or a plant [Palisade cell]
a)
Plant
b)
Animal
45.

The following image shows the two types of photosensitive cell found in the retina. What is structure A? (Small, oval shaped, with dashes/lines in them)

(a)  

46.

The following image shows the two types of photosensitive cell found in the retina. What is structure B?

(a)  

47.

The following image shows the two types of photosensitive cell found in the retina. What is structure C?

(a)  

48.

The following image shows the two types of photosensitive cell found in the retina. What is structure D?

(a)  

49.

The image below is an example of a specialised cell. What is structure A?

(a)  

50.

The image below is an example of a specialised cell. What is structure B?

(a)  

51.

The image below is an example of a specialised cell. What is structure C?

(a)  

52.

The image below is an example of a specialised cell. Is this cell found in an animal or a plant?

a)

Animal

b)

Plant

53.

The below image is an example of a specialised cell. Is this cell found in an animal or a plant?

a)

Plant

b)

Animal

54.

The below image is an example of a specialised cell. What is structure A?

(a)  

55.

The below image is an example of a specialised cell. What is structure B?

(a)  

56.

The below image is an example of a specialised cell. What is structure C?

(a)  

57.

The below image is an example of a specialised cell. What is structure D?

(a)  

58.

The below image is an example of a specialised cell. What is structure E?

(a)  

59.

The below image is an example of a specialised cell. What is structure X?

a)

Root hair

b)

Vacuole

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Cell sap

e)

Keratin

60.

Fill in the missing word. "A cell with many mitochondria is specialised to carry out (a)   "

61.

Fill in the missing word. "A cell with many chloroplasts is specialised to carry out (a)   "

62.

Fill in the missing word. "A cell with many ribosomes is specialised to carry out (a)   "

63.

Fill in the missing word. "A cell which makes enzymes, antibodies or other proteins, has many (a)   "

64.

Fill in the missing word. "A cell which makes glucose has many (a)   "

65.

Fill in the missing word. "A cell which photosynthesises has many (a)   "

66.

Fill in the missing word. "A cell which uses glucose to release energy has many (a)   "

67.

Fill in the missing word. "A cell which has a high rate of respiration has many (a)   "

68.

The image below shows stages in the development of a human. What is the type of cell division which causes this development?

a)

Mitosis

b)

Binary fission

c)

Meiosis

69.
What keyword best matches the following definition? "Cell division, in which 1 parent cell produces 2 identical daughter cells"
a)
mitosis
b)
Binary fission
c)
Meiosis
70.
What keyword best matches the following definition? "Cell division, in which 1 parent cell produces 4 genetically different gametes"
a)
mitosis
b)
Binary fission
c)
Meiosis
71.
Which of the following are features of mitosis? [Tick all that apply]
a)
Produces genetically identical daughter cells
b)
Produces 2 daughter cells
c)
Used for growth, repair and asexual reproduction
d)
1 cell division
e)
2 cell divisions
72.
Gene, DNA, Nucleus, Chromosome. Relating to these four structures, rank DNA by how large it is.
a)
1st (Smallest)
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th (Largest)
73.
Gene, DNA, Nucleus, Chromosome. Relating to these four structures, rank a gene by how large it is.
a)
1st (Smallest)
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th (Largest)
74.
Gene, DNA, Nucleus, Chromosome. Relating to these four structures, rank a chromosome by how large it is.
a)
1st (Smallest)
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th (Largest)
75.
Gene, DNA, Nucleus, Chromosome. Relating to these four structures, rank a cell nucleus by how large it is.
a)
1st (Smallest)
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th (Largest)
76.

The below diagram shows an animal cell and the part of the contents of its nucleus. What is A?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Cell

c)

Chromosome

d)

Gene

e)

DNA

77.

The below diagram shows an animal cell and the part of the contents of its nucleus. What is B?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Cell

c)

Chromosome

d)

Gene

e)

DNA

78.

The below diagram shows an animal cell and the part of the contents of its nucleus. What is C?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Cell

c)

Chromosome

d)

Gene

e)

DNA

79.

The below diagram shows an animal cell and the part of the contents of its nucleus. What is D?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Cell

c)

Chromosome

d)

Gene

e)

DNA

80.

The below image shows the 3 stages of a cell cycle in an embryonic stem cell. During which stage are the chromosomes duplicated?

a)

Stage 1

b)

Stage 2

c)

Stage 3

81.

The below image shows the 3 stages of a cell cycle in an embryonic stem cell. During which stage are the organelles duplicated?

a)

Stage 1

b)

Stage 2

c)

Stage 3

82.

The below image shows the 3 stages of a cell cycle in an embryonic stem cell. At the start of the cycle there are 6 picograms of DNA in the cell. How many picograms will there be at the end of stage 1?

(a)  

83.

The below image shows the 3 stages of a cell cycle in an embryonic stem cell. At the start of the cycle there are 6 picograms of DNA in the cell. How many picograms will there be in one cell created at the end of stage 3?

(a)  

84.

The below image shows the 3 stages of a cell cycle in an embryonic stem cell. At the start of the cycle there are 6 picograms of DNA in the cell. How many picograms will there be altogether at the end of stage 3?

(a)  

85.

In the image below, what process produces cell A?

a)

Meiosis

b)

Mitosis

c)

Fertilisation

d)

Cloning

e)

Donation

86.

In the image below, what process produces cell B?

a)

Meiosis

b)

Mitosis

c)

Fertilisation

d)

Cloning

e)

Donation

87.

In the image below, what kind of cell division forms the embryo from cell C?

a)

Meiosis

b)

Mitosis

c)

Fertilisation

d)

Cloning

e)

Donation

88.
Match the stage of mitosis to the cell activity [Cell growth]
a)
Stage 1
b)
Stage 2
c)
Stage 3
89.
Match the stage of mitosis to the cell activity [Increase in the number of organelles]
a)
Stage 1
b)
Stage 2
c)
Stage 3
90.
Match the stage of mitosis to the cell activity [DNA replicated]
a)
Stage 1
b)
Stage 2
c)
Stage 3
91.
Match the stage of mitosis to the cell activity [2 copies of each chromosome form]
a)
Stage 1
b)
Stage 2
c)
Stage 3
92.
Match the stage of mitosis to the cell activity [one set of chromosomes moves to each end of cell]
a)
Stage 1
b)
Stage 2
c)
Stage 3
93.
Match the stage of mitosis to the cell activity [nucleus divides]
a)
Stage 1
b)
Stage 2
c)
Stage 3
94.
Match the stage of mitosis to the cell activity [Cytoplasm and cell membrane divide]
a)
Stage 1
b)
Stage 2
c)
Stage 3
95.
Which definition best matches "Stem cells".
a)
Undifferentiated cells capable of giving rise to many other cell types
b)
Cells found in the stems of plants
c)
Haploid cells used in sexual reproduction
d)
Gametes (egg, sperm and pollen)
96.
In a plant where are stem cells found? [Tick all that apply]
a)
Meristem tissue
b)
Plant stem
c)
Tips of shoots
d)
Roots
e)
Tips of roots
97.
Give one economic use of plant stem cells.
a)
To produce large numbers of identical plants
b)
To increase variation in plants
c)
To create new species of crops
d)
To create genetically modified crops
98.
Where are stem cells found in animals?
a)
Skin
b)
Bone marrow
c)
Umbilical cord
d)
Embryo
e)
Brain
99.
What keyword does the following definition best match? "A stem cell which can differentiate in to any other cell type, including those in the embryo and placenta"
a)
Totipotent
b)
Pluripotent
c)
Omnipotent
d)
Multipotent
e)
Unipotent
100.
What keyword does the following definition best match? "A stem cell which can differentiate in to several different cell types"
a)
Totipotent
b)
Pluripotent
c)
Omnipotent
d)
Multipotent
e)
Unipotent
101.
Which of the following are disadvantages for the use of embryonic stem cells. [Tick all that apply]
a)
Some people consider embryos as alive so using them is considered murder.
b)
Ethical reasons
c)
Religious reasons
d)
Screening is expensive
e)
Chance to transfer viruses in stem cells
102.
Which of the following are advantages for the use of embryonic stem cells. [Tick all that apply]
a)
Stem cells are totipotent so can be used to treat a wide range of diseases
b)
No risk of rejection
c)
Stem cells are multipotent so can be used to treat a wide range of diseases
103.
Which of the following are disadvantages for the use of bone marrow stem cells. [Tick all that apply]
a)
Chance to transfer viruses in stem cells
b)
Ethical or religious reasons
c)
Bone marrow stem cells are totipotent so can only differentiate into a limited number of cells
d)
Bone marrow stem cells are pluripotent so can only differentiate into a limited number of cells
e)
Risk of infection from the bone marrow stem cell extraction procedure
104.
Which of the following are advantages for the use of bone marrow stem cells. [Tick all that apply]
a)
Patients are able to provide consent
b)
No use of embryos, which some people view as alive
c)
Reliable technique
d)
No risk of rejection when used on the same patient
e)
Bone marrow procedures are cheap
105.
Which keyword does the following definition best match? "The passive movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration"
a)
Diffusion
b)
Osmosis
c)
Active transport
106.
Which keyword does the following definition best match? "The passive movement of water molecules, across a semi-permeable membrane, from an area of high water concentration to an area of low water concentration"
a)
Diffusion
b)
Osmosis
c)
Active transport
107.
Which keyword does the following definition best match? "The passive movement of water molecules, across a semi-permeable membrane, from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration"
a)
Diffusion
b)
Osmosis
c)
Active transport
108.
Which keyword does the following definition best match? "The movement of particles, across a semi-permeable membrane, from an area of low concentration to an area of high concentration, requiring energy"
a)
Diffusion
b)
Osmosis
c)
Active transport
109.
Which keyword does the following definition best match? "The movement of particles, across a semi-permeable membrane, against a concentration gradient, requiring energy"
a)
Diffusion
b)
Osmosis
c)
Active transport
110.

What kind of transport does the following image display?

(a)  

111.

What kind of transport does the following image display?

(a)  

112.

What kind of transport does the following image display?

(a)  

113.

The following image shows the movement of gasses into and out of a cell. What gas does arrow A represent? [Type your answer as the word, not the chemical symbol]

(a)  

114.

The following image shows the movement of gasses into and out of a cell. What gas does arrow B represent? [Type your answer as the word, not the chemical symbol]

(a)  

115.
Which of the following will affect the rate of diffusion in to a cell?
a)
Difference in concentration (Concentration gradient)
b)
Temperature
c)
Surface area of the membrane
d)
Acidity
e)
Water content
116.

Which of the following cubes has the largest surface area?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

117.

Which of the following cubes has the largest surface area to volume ratio?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

118.

The image below shows an exchange surface found in some animals, the alveoli. Which of the following are adaptations of an exchange surface?

a)

a large surface area:volume ratio

b)

a thin membrane

c)

good ventilation

d)

efficient blood supply

e)

a small surface area:volume ratio

119.
What keyword does the following definition best match? "A substance which can dissolve in a fluid"
a)
Solute
b)
Solvent
c)
Solution
d)
Solent
120.
What keyword does the following definition best match? "A fluid in to which substances can dissolve"
a)
Solute
b)
Solvent
c)
Solution
d)
Solent
121.
What keyword does the following definition best match? "A fluid with a substance dissolved in to it"
a)
Solute
b)
Solvent
c)
Solution
d)
Solent
122.

By what process do mineral ions move in to root hair cells?

a)

Active transport

b)

Diffusion

c)

Osmosis

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