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Biology Paper 1 - AQA GCSE - Simple Overview

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 43mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these is not an organelle [cell structure] in an animal cell?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Ribosomes

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Permanent Vacuole

2.

Bacteria cells do not contain a nucleus, instead they have (a)   .

3.

(a)   = Image sizeReal Size\frac{Image\ size}{Real\ Size}

4.

Which has a higher magnification?

a)

Electron Microscope

b)

Light Microscope

5.

(a)   : the process by which cells specialise to perform specific functions.

6.

Which of these are adaptations of a Nerve Cell? [2]

a)

Long

b)

Branched connections

c)

"hair" like structure

d)

Dead cells

7.

Which organelle contains the genetic information?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Ribosomes

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Vacuole

8.

(a)   : the process by which cells divide in order to replace or grow new body cells.

9.

How is binary fission different to mitosis. [2]

a)

The cell completely splits in two.

b)

All organelles duplicate, not the genetic information.

c)

DNA is not duplicated

10.

Name an advantage of using embryonic stem cells in treatment.

a)

Can make any cell

b)

Cannot make any cell

c)

Easily harvested

d)

Moral implications

11.

Which part of a plant contains stem cells?

a)

Leaf

b)

Stem

c)

Root

d)

Meristem

12.

(a)   : the passive spreading out of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.

13.

Dissolved substances in the digestive system can move in and out by diffusion because of which organelle?

a)

Cell wall

b)

Cell membrane

c)

Nucleus

d)

Ribosomes

14.

(a)   : the passive movement of water particles across a partially permeable membrane from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.

15.

_____: The movement of particles against the concentration gradient using energy.

a)

Osmosis

b)

Diffusion

c)

Active Transport

16.

Name one example of active transport.

(a)  

17.

Carbon Dioxide and Oxygen diffuse in and out of cells in and organism, during ___ ________.

(a)  

18.

Which of these are adaptations of exchange surfaces [a surface for exchange of dissolved molecules e.g. CO2 CO_2\ or O2O_2 ] [2]

a)

Thin membranes

b)

Large Surface Areas

c)

Close to blood supply

19.

Name one example of an organ that is adapted to exchanging substances with the environment.

(a)  

20.

Name the cell structure in the small intestine that aids absorption of useful food molecules [hint, finger like projections]

(a)  

21.

Which of these are adaptations of the structure of a leaf to allow efficient gas exchange?

a)

Air spaces in the structure

b)

Stomata/Open holes at the surface of the leaf

c)

Photosynthesis

d)

Villi

22.

Which structure in a fish is adapted for gas exchange.

(a)  

23.

(a)   : a large group of cells that all perform a particular function.

24.

A group of organs is called a:

a)

Cell

b)

Tissue

c)

Organism

d)

Organ Systems

25.

The method that enzymes use to break down specific substances for that specific enzyme is called..?

(a)  

26.

Which of these cause an enzyme to denature? [2]

a)

pH

b)

Temperature

c)

CO2 concentration

d)

O2 concentration

27.

Name 2 places amylase are produced in the body.

a)

Saliva

b)

Pancreatic Fluid

c)

Small Intestine

d)

Stomach

28.

Name 2 products of the reaction between Lipids and Lipase.

a)

Glycerol

b)

Fatty Acids

c)

Amino Acids

d)

Maltose

29.

Bile is stored in the ____ ______

(a)  

30.

Name 2 ways that Alveoli are adapted for their function.

a)

Large surface area : volume ratio

b)

Close to blood supply

c)

Large quantity

d)

They are stretchy

31.

Why are there valves in the heart/veins?

(a)  

32.

The heart has 4 chambers, the left and right ventricle and the left and right (a)   .

33.

Name 2 ways that Arteries are adapted for their function?

a)

Thick walls

b)

Elastic muscle fibres

c)

Large lumen

d)

Valves

34.

The red blood cell having no (a)   means they can have more haemoglobin.

35.

The shape of a red blood cell is named a _________ shape.

a)

Biconcave

b)

Concave

c)

Oval

d)

Circular

36.

Name one advantage of utilising statins [drugs that break down "bad cholesterol" in arteries]

a)

Reduce the risk of strokes

b)

They can be taken regularly

c)

Side effects [negative]

d)

Over time impact

37.

There are 2 types of tumours, benign and (a)  

38.

Which of these is a Non-Communicable disease

a)

Cancer

b)

The common cold

c)

Cholera

d)

COVID-19

39.

Which one of these is not a tissue in a leaf?

a)

Chlorophyll

b)

Mesophyll

c)

Stomata

d)

Palisade Wall

40.

(a)   : a plant structure that carries food from the leaf to the stem and root.

41.

What type of cell helps open/close the stomata?

(a)  

42.

Which of these is not a factor impacting transpiration?

a)

Temperature

b)

Humidity

c)

Light Intensity

d)

Water availability

43.

Which one of these is a way bacteria make us feel ill?

a)

By invading our internal organs

b)

By spreading toxic substances

c)

By using our cells as a vector

d)

By creating spore

44.

Which one of these is an impact on a plant that is infected by the tobacco mosaic virus?

a)

Prohibits photosynthesis

b)

Creates a pattern on the plant

c)

Uncontrollable growth

d)

Flowering plant

45.

The stomach contains (a)   , this kills off pathogens.

46.

Which of these is not a method for White Blood Cells kill pathogens?

a)

Phagocytosis [engulfing the threat]

b)

Producing antibodies

c)

Producing antitoxins

d)

Asking it nicely

47.

A ______ ______ _______ is a type of trial where both the doctor and patient are unaware of the actual value of the drug distributed during the test.

(a)  

48.

B- (a)   are taken from small organisms, such as rats, to produce monoclonal antibodies.

49.

Which of these is not a defensive adaptation of plants?

a)

Thorns

b)

Bark

c)

Colourful

d)

Bad Tasting

50.

What is the organelle responsible for Photosynthesis?

a)

Chloroplasts

b)

Vacuole

c)

Nucleus

d)

Cytoplasm

51.

6CO2+6H2O = 6CO_2+6H_2O\ =\ (a)   + 6O2+\ 6O_2

52.

Which of these is not a limiting factor of photosynthesis?

a)

CO2 Concentration

b)

Light Intensity

c)

Temperature

d)

O2 Concentration

53.

(a)   respiration: when the body turns oxygen and glucose into energy and carbon dioxide.

54.

What is the harmful product produced during anaerobic respiration?

a)

Lactic Acid

b)

Glycerol

c)

Cholesterol

d)

Amino Acids

55.

In which organ is lactic acid converted back into glucose [often producing oxygen debt]

(a)