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Revision for paper 1 Biology combined AQA Foundation

Total questions: 136

Worksheet time: 2hrs 0mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which part of the bacteria cell allows the bacterium to move around?
a)
Flagellum
b)
Pilus
c)
Nucleoid
d)
Cell wall
2.
 Bacteria cells are different to Plant and Animal cells because.....
a)
They do not have a cell membrane and they are much smaller than plant and animal cells. 
b)
They do not have a nucleus and they are much bigger than animal and plant cells.
c)
They have no proper nucleus and they are much smaller that plant and animal cells.
d)
They are much bigger than plant and animal cells.
3.
What does the cell membrane do?
a)
controls activities of cell
b)
releases energy
c)
stores food, water, and waste
d)
controls movement in and out of cell
4.
What is the function of the nucleus?
a)
store food, water, and waste
b)
control cell activities
c)
take in energy from the sun
d)
give the cell shape
5.

Structure that contains the cell's genetic material in the form of DNA

a)

Vacuole

b)

Nucleolus

c)

Nucleus

d)

Ribosome

6.

The cell part found only in plant cells that provides support and structure to the cell is

a)

Cell membrane

b)

Cell wall

c)

Nucleus

d)

Chloroplast

7.

The organelle found only in plant cells that makes glucose during photosynthesis is:

a)

Chloroplast

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Nucleus

d)

Vacuole

8.

The organelle where aerobic respiration occurs is the:

a)

Chloroplast

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Ribosome

d)

Lysosome

9.

The 3 structures found in plant cells but not animal cells are..

a)

Chloroplasts, mitochondria and vacuole

b)

Cell wall, chloroplasts and vacuole

c)

cell membrane, chloroplasts and vacuole

d)

cell wall, chloroplasts and mitochondria

10.

What is found inside the vacuole?

a)

cell sap

b)

cytoplasm

c)

pure water

d)

acid

11.

What is the function of the circular chromosome in bacterial cells?

a)

A. It provides support and structure to the cell

b)

B. It contains the genetic material of the cell

c)

C. It controls which substances can pass in and out of the cell

d)

D. It is the site of protein synthesis

12.

What is the function of the plasmids in some bacterial cells?

a)

A. It provides the cells with the energy they need to function

b)

B. It contains extra genes like antibiotic resistance

c)

D. It is the site of photosynthesis

d)

C. It stores cell sap for the cell to use

13.

What is the function of the flagella in some bacterial cells?

a)

D. It is the site of protein synthesis

b)

A. It provides support and structure to the cell

c)

B. It contains the genetic material of the cell

d)

C. It allows the bacteria to move around

14.

What is the main difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?

a)

A. Eukaryotic cells have a cell membrane, while prokaryotic cells do not

b)

D. Eukaryotic cells have a cell wall, while prokaryotic cells do not

c)

B. Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus, while prokaryotic cells do not

d)

C. Eukaryotic cells have mitochondria, while prokaryotic cells do not

15.

Stem cells are ____________________.

a)

cells that grow uncontrollably

b)

undifferentiated cells that can turn into other types of cells

c)

the first cells of a new living organism (fertilized egg)

d)

specialized cells that do one job

16.
What is the difference between embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells?
a)
Embryonic can differentiate into more cell types than adult
b)
Adult only turn into blood, while embryonic turn into many things.
c)
Adult can differentiate into more cell types than embryonic
d)
Adult grow bigger than embryonic
17.

What does it mean for Stem Cells to be undifferentiated?

a)

They are specific types of cells.

b)

They don't have a specific job yet.

c)

They don't matter.

18.

Which plant cell absorbs minerals and water?

a)

Guard cells

b)

Xylem

c)

Phloem

d)

Root Hair Cell

19.

Which plant cells transports water around the plant?

a)

Xylem

b)

Stem

c)

Root Hair Cell

d)

Phloem

20.

Which plant cells transports sugars from the leaf to the rest of the plant

a)

Root Hair Cell

b)

Xylem

c)

Phloem

d)

Guard

21.

Some cells are specialised. What does this mean?

a)

They are more important than other cells

b)

There is only one of them.

c)

They are adapted to perform a particular function.

d)

They need certain things more than other cells.

22.

Name this specialised cell.

a)

Palisade cell

b)

Guard cell

c)

Root hair cell

d)

Epithelial cell

23.

When a stem cell turns into a specialised cell, what is the process called?

a)

Specialisation

b)

Explanation

c)

Differentiation

d)

Procrastination

24.

Stem cells are specialised; TRUE or FALSE?

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

25.
To calculate magnification we use......
a)
image size x actual size
b)
image size ÷ actual size
c)
actual size ÷ image size
26.
To calculate image size we use.....
a)
actual size x magnification
b)
magnification ÷ actual size
c)
actual size ÷ magnification
27.

To calculate actual size we use.....

a)

image size ÷ magnification

b)

image size x magnification

c)

magnification ÷ image size

28.
If a bacteria image measures 450 mm and the magnification is 15,000x, what is the actual size of the bacteria?
a)
30 µm
b)
0.3 µm
c)
300 µm
d)
3,000 µm
29.

What is the term used to describe the ability of a microscope to distinguish two close points as separate?

a)

Magnification

b)

Resolution

c)

Contrast

d)

Clarity

30.
Find the total magnification: 
Eyepiece = 10X 
Objective lens = 55X
 
a)
10x
b)
55x
c)
65x
d)
550x
31.

What piece is the platform that supports the microscope slide?

a)

Base

b)

Diaphragm

c)

Stage Clips

d)

Stage

32.

True or False: You cannot see the nucleus of a cheek cell with a light microscope.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Only under certain conditions

33.
In mitosis, the two resulting cells are
a)

genetically different from the starting cell and genetically identical to each other.

b)

genetically different from the starting cell and genetically different from each other.

c)

genetically identical to the starting cell and genetically different from each other.

d)

genetically identical to the starting cell and genetically identical to each other.

34.
In mitosis, the end product is...
a)
2 haploid cells
b)
2 diploid cells
c)
4 haploid cells
d)
4 diploid cells
35.
How many pairs of chromosomes exist in each of your cells?
a)
10
b)
12
c)
23
d)
46
36.

Each daughter cell ends up with the ____ number of _______ as the ________.

a)

chromosomes, parent cel, same

b)

parent cell, same, chromosomes

c)

same, daughter cell, chromosomes

d)

same, chromosomes, parent cell

37.

What is the purpose of Mitosis?

a)

Growth of an organism and Repair of damaged tissue

b)

To help the body get rid of extra cells

c)

To increase the amount of classwork you have to do

d)

To get rid of the nucleus

38.

In mammals, which process is used to release energy needed for active transport?

a)

photosynthesis

b)

breathing

c)

respiration

d)

homeostasis

39.

Active transport across a cell membrane from low to high concentration, requires

a)

energy (ATP)

b)

no energy

c)

water

d)

oxygen

40.

Which one is the definition of active transport?

a)

movement of particles through the cell membrane from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration using energy in the form of ATP.

b)

passage of water molecules from a region of their higher concentration to a region of their lower concentration through a partially permeable membrane

c)

net movement of molecule from a region of higher concentration to region of lower concentration. Molecule down a concentration gradient

d)

net movement of molecule from a region of lower concentration to region of higher concentration. Molecule down a concentration gradient

41.
The picture is an example of...
a)
active tranport
b)
passive transport
c)
diffusion
d)
osmosis
42.
Osmosis is the movement of _____ across a membrane.
a)
food
b)
energy
c)
oxygen
d)
water
43.
In this situation, where the solute is illustrated by red dots, predict if will WATER move into or out of the cell, and how that will affect the cell.
a)
Water will move into the cell and the cell will expand.
b)
Water will move into the cell and the cell will shrink.
c)
Water will move out of the cell and the cell will expand.
d)
Water will move out of the cell and the cell will shrink.
44.

Yum! Something smells good. The neighbors are cooking on the grill! Is this diffusion, osmosis or active transport?

a)

diffusion

b)

osmosis

c)

active transport

45.
The picture below is an example of _________________.
a)
osmosis
b)
isotonic
c)
diffusion
d)
active transport
46.
In the given scenario what will happen?  An egg is placed in pure water for 48 hours.
a)
The egg will gain water and swell.
b)
Water will move in and out of the cell equally, and the cell with neither shrink nor swell.
c)
The egg will lose water and shrink.
47.
Which diagram best shows the end result of diffusion?
a)
F
b)
G
c)
H
d)
J
48.

The diagram shows two chambers with different concentration of molecules separated by a selectively permeable membrane. Predict what will happen to the water molecules ?

a)

move from B to A due to diffusion

b)

move from B to A due to osmosis

c)

move from B to A due to active transport

d)

move from A to B due to osmosis

49.

If the dots represent sugar what direction will the water flow?

a)

Into the cell

b)

Out of the cell

c)

Both equally (equilibrium)

50.
Due to the higher concentration of oxygen in the air than your blood, oxygen goes from the lungs into the red blood cells by....
a)
Facilitated Diffusion
b)
Simple Diffusion
c)
Active Transport
d)
Osmosis
51.

Lipase digests fats into:

a)

fatty acids and glycerol

b)

amino acids

c)

fatty acids and glycogen

d)

maltose

52.
Each enzyme only has 1 substrate that will fit its active site.  What is this called?
a)
reusablility
b)
denaturation
c)
specificity
d)
fragility
53.
An enzyme speeds up a chemical reaction in the cell but can only be used once.  True or False? 
a)
true
b)
false
54.

Which 2 factors can affect the rate of enzyme activity?

a)

Light intensity

b)

Temperature

c)

pH

d)

Oxygen concentration

55.
Enzymes catalyze reactions by ___________ Activation Energy.
a)
Increasing
b)
Decreasing
56.
What is the name for the mechanism of enzyme activity?
a)
Lock and key
b)
jigsaw puzzle
c)
hammer and nail
d)
two hands pattern
57.
Where do substrates bind on an enzyme?
a)

substrates

b)

receptor

c)

channels

d)
active site
58.

Changes in pH and temperature can ___________________ an enzyme which causes it to lose its shape and affects its function.

a)

puncture

b)

denature

c)

double

d)

delete

59.

•Where is bile made?

a)

gall bladder

b)

kidney

c)

liver

d)

stomach

60.

•What does bile do?

a)

emulsifies fat

b)

breaks down fat

c)

neutralises stomach acid

d)

neutralises fat

61.

Define the term digestion

a)

The movement of nutrients from the digestive system into the blood

b)

The removal of undigested food from the body

c)

The breaking down of large insoluble molecules into small soluble molecules

d)

The taking in of nutrients.

62.

Tissues are...

a)

groups of similar cells that together carry out a particular function.

b)

groups of organs that together carry out a particular function.

c)

the smallest functional units of all living things.

d)

only found in animals.

63.

Organs are...

a)

groups of cells that together carry out a particular function.

b)

groups of different tissues that together carry out a particular function.

c)

groups of body systems that make up an organism..

d)

unicellular.

64.

The picture that best shows a tissue is...

a)
b)
c)
d)
65.

The picture that best shows an organ is...

a)
b)
c)
d)
66.

The picture that best shows an organism is...

a)
b)
c)
d)
67.

What are the levels of living organisms from smallest to largest?

a)

Tissue - Organ Systems - Cells - Organs - Organism

b)

Cells - Tissue - Organs - Organ Systems - Organisms

c)

Organs - Organ Systems - Organisms - Cells - Tissue

d)

Cells - Tissue - Organisms - Organ Systems - Organs

68.
Which number is the vena cava?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
8
69.
Which number is the pulmonary artery?
a)
4
b)
5
c)
6
d)
8
70.
The two chambers of the heart which receive blood are known as the _________
a)
atria
b)
ventricles
c)
systemics
d)
pulmonic
71.
Blood leaves the right ventricle through the ___________.
a)
pulmonary artery
b)
aorta
c)
superior vena cava
d)
right atrium
72.
What does letter D represent?
a)
aorta
b)
left atrium
c)
left ventricle
d)
right atrium
73.
Freshly oxygenated blood is delivered to the _____________ and then it passes into the  __________ to be pumped to the entire body.
a)
right ventricle; right atrium
b)
left ventricle; left atrium
c)
left atrium; left ventricle
d)
right atrium; right ventricle
74.
The most muscular chamber of the heart is the 
a)
left ventricle
b)
left atrium
c)
right atrium
d)
right ventricle
75.
Identify
a)
Pulmonary veins
b)
Pulmonary artery
c)
Aorta
d)
Vena cava
76.
Which letters carry deoxygenated blood?
a)
A, B, D
b)
G, A
c)
A, D
d)
B, C, D
77.

The function of the valves is to...

a)

Allow for the contraction of the heart.

b)

Prevent back-flow.

c)

Oxygenate the blood.

d)

Supply the myocardium with oxygen.

78.
Identify the structure the arrow is pointing to
a)
right atrium
b)
right ventricle
c)
left atrium
d)
left ventricle
79.
Identify the structure the arrow is pointing to
a)
right atrium
b)
right ventricle
c)
left atrium
d)
left ventricle
80.
Identify the structure the arrow is pointing to
a)
right atrium
b)
right ventricle
c)
left atrium
d)
left ventricle
81.
Identify the structure the arrow is pointing to
a)
right atrium
b)
right ventricle
c)
left atrium
d)
left ventricle
82.

Select the correct label for F.

a)

coronary arteries

b)

hepatic arteries

c)

liver arteries

d)

mesentaric arteries

83.

A tiny blood vessel with very thin walls to allow diffusion is a

a)

tissue

b)

arteriole

c)

vein

d)

capillary

84.

Definition of a vein is that it carries blood ............ the heart

a)

around

b)

into

c)

away from

d)

towards

85.

definition of a ..................................... is a blood vessel that carries blood away from heart

a)

artery

b)

vein

c)

capillary

86.

What is the meaning of atherosclerosis?

a)

The buildup of fats, cholesterol in artery walls (plaque), which can restrict blood flow

b)

The buildup of blood accumulated out of sudden in the artery

c)

The name of the damaged hole of the septum in heart

d)

The equipment used in the bypass surgery

87.

What happens when the blood could not supply to the heart as there is a blockage in the coronary arteries?

(Choose 2 answers)

a)

The muscle cell at the heart will die

b)

The person will probably get a stroke

c)

Can cause a heart attack

d)

The person does not feel anything

88.

What is the meaning of coronary heart disease (CHD)?

a)

A disease of the damage septum in heart

b)

A disease when you eat a lot of unhealthy food

c)

A disease when your coronary arteries become narrower because the plaque buildup

d)

A disease when you become lazy to do exercise

89.

What does blood consist of?

a)

plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets

b)

hormones, oxygen, water

c)

red blood cells

d)

carbon dioxide and minerals

90.

What is the function (job) of the red blood cells?

a)

To transport oxygen around the body and to the muscles.

b)

To release antibodies to fight infections.

c)

To carry dissolved nutrients and sugars.

d)

To clot and form scabs if there is a wound on the body.

91.

What is the function of white blood cells?

a)

to transport oxygen

b)

to help to defend against pathogens

c)

to transport dissolved substances

d)

to help blood to clot

92.

What is the function of platelets?

a)

to transport oxygen

b)

to transport dissolved substances

c)

to help blood clot

d)

to help defend against pathogens

93.

Which of the following chemical substances are transported by plasma?

a)

carbon dioxide

b)

hormones

c)

urea

d)

the products from digestion

e)

all of these chemical substances

94.

What is the name of the red pigment in red blood cells, and which gas binds to it?

Select one pigment and one gas.

a)

haemoglobin

b)

melanin

c)

oxygen

d)

carbon dioxide

e)

nitrogen

95.

There are two kinds of white blood cell.

What is the role of phagocytes?

a)

to engulf and destroy pathogens

b)

to transport oxygen

c)

to release antibodies against pathogens

96.

There are two kinds of white blood cell.

What is the role of lymphocytes?

a)

to engulf and destroy pathogens

b)

to transport oxygen

c)

to release antibodies against pathogens

97.

Plants absorb ________ for photosynthesis

a)

Oxygen

b)

Kryptonite

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

Potatoes

98.

In the diagram, label A is pointing to the waxy cuticle. The waxy cuticle . . .

a)

blocks sunlight, preventing damage to the leaf cells.

b)

reduces water loss from the surface of the leaf.

c)

contains stomata and guard cells

99.

In the diagram, label B is pointing to the upper epidermis. The upper epidermis . . .

a)

contains a large number of chloroplasts that carry out photosynthesis.

b)

is a layer of transparent cells that allows light to pass through to the palisade cells.

c)

consists of both epidermal and guard cells.

100.

In the diagram, label C is pointing to the palisade cells. Palisade cells . . .

Select two options.

a)

have air spaces between them that allow gases to diffuse through the leaf.

b)

are situated at the top of the leaf so that they can absorb as much light as possible.

c)

contain a large number of chloroplasts, which carry out the photosynthesis reaction.

d)

are a layer of transparent cells that light can pass through.

101.

In the diagram, label D is pointing to a spongy cell. Spongy cells . .

a)

have air spaces between them that gases can diffuse through.

b)

are situated at the top of the leaf so that they can absorb as much light as possible.

c)

are transparent cells that allow light to pass through.

102.

In the diagram, label E is pointing to the lower epidermis. The lower epidermis . . .

a)

has air spaces within it that gases can diffuse through.

b)

is a layer of transparent cells that light can pass through.

c)

covers the bottom of the leaf and consists of both epidermal and guard cells.

103.

In the diagram, label F is pointing to a guard cell. Guard cells . . .

a)

surround stomata, controlling the size of the holes and regulating water loss from the leaf.

b)

are transparent cells that allow light to pass through.

c)

are part of the upper epidermis.

104.

In the diagram, label I is pointing to a vein. A vein is made up of ________ and _________.

a)

phloem

b)

epidermis

c)

chloroplasts

d)

xylem

105.
What is the pigment in chloroplasts that performs photosynthesis?
a)
Chlorosynthesis
b)
Chlorophyll
c)
ADP
d)
Electron Transport
106.
What are the products of photosynthesis?
a)
water and carbon dioxide
b)
oxygen and glucose
c)
oxygen and carbon dioxide
d)
oxygen and water
107.

Which gas is at the top of the inverted test tube?

a)

oxygen

b)

carbon dioxide

c)

water vapor

d)

nitrogen

108.

What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

a)

To produce sugar

b)

To trap heat energy

c)

To trap light energy

109.

Which of the following is a reason that plants Photosynthesize?

a)

Make light

b)

Make energy

c)

Make glucose

d)

Make oxygen

110.

How can photosynthesis be related to cellular respiration?

a)

What's made by one is needed for the other

b)

They both produce the same products

c)

They both need the same things

d)

They have nothing in common

111.
Plants do both photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
a)
True
b)
False
112.

Carbon dioxide + water → _ _ _ _ _ _ _ + oxygen

(a)  

113.

Select all adaptions leaves have from the list below.

a)

They have a large surface area

b)

They are thin

c)

They have lots of chloroplasts

d)

They have veins

e)

They are thick

114.

Select the two reactants of photosynthesis

a)

Carbon Dioxide

b)

Oxygen

c)

Water

d)

Glucose

e)

Chlorophyll

115.

The openings that are found in the leaves of plants are called:

a)

Stomata

b)

Chlorophyll

c)

Xylem

d)

Chloroplast

116.

Identify the type of cell that releases antibodies.

a)

Phagocyte

b)

Macrophage

c)

Lymphocyte

d)

Red blood cell

117.

Identify the type of pathogen injected in a vaccination

a)

Live

b)

Virulent

c)

Harmful

d)

Weakened

118.
 Following a vaccination, the white cells produce . . .
a)
antibiotics
b)
antibodies
c)
statins.
d)
toxins.
119.

What is on the surface of pathogens that allows white blood cells to detect and recognise them?

a)

antibiotics

b)

antigens

c)

anticlockwise

d)

antihistamine

120.
Which of these will not affect photosynthesis?
a)
Light
b)
Temperature
c)
Glucose Availability
d)
Carbon Dioxide
121.

Which word equation correctly describes the process of photosynthesis?

a)

carbon dioxide + oxygen ---> glucose + water

b)

carbon dioxide + water ---> glucose + oxygen

c)

glucose + oxygen ---> carbon dioxide + water

d)

oxygen + water ---> glucose + carbon dioxide

122.

Which of the following is a limiting factor of photosynthesis?

a)

Availability of carbon dioxide

b)

Availability of oxygen

c)

Availability of sugar

d)

All of these

123.
What are the products of aerobic respiration?
a)
Glucose and oxygen
b)
Carbon dioxide and water
c)
Lactic acid
d)
Carbon monoxide
124.
Where in the cell does aerobic respiration take place?
a)
Nucleus
b)
Cytoplasm
c)
Mitochondria
d)
Cell membrane
125.

The correct word equation for aerobic respiration is

a)

carbon dioxide + water (+ energy) → glucose + oxygen

b)

water + oxygen → carbon dioxide + glucose (+ energy)

c)

glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water (+ energy)

d)

glucose + water → carbon dioxide + water (+ energy)

126.

True or False? "Aerobic respiration occurs in plants and animals all of the time."

a)

True

b)

False

127.

Respiration is an...

a)

exothermic reaction

b)

endothermic reaction

128.

All cells respire

a)

True

b)

False

129.

Cells that need more energy will have less mitochondria

a)

True

b)

False

130.

Aerobic means

a)

without oxygen

b)

with oxygen

c)

without effort

131.

What happens to breathing and heart rate when we exercise?

a)

They decrease

b)

They increase

c)

They stay the same

d)

They go up and down randomly

132.

Why does breathing rate and heart rate increase when we exercise?

a)

We need more water so we can respire more

b)

We need more oxygen so we can respire more

c)

Trick question! We don't

d)

Because we get hotter

133.

What are the product(s) of anaerobic respiration in a human cell?

a)

Energy and Lactic Acid

b)

Lactic Acid

c)

Lactic Acid and Carbon Dioxide

d)

Carbon Dioxide and Water

134.

What are the products of fermentation in a plant?

a)

lactic acid

b)

ethanol and water

c)

ethanol and carbon dioxide

d)

oxygen and ATP

135.

Which type of respiration does not need oxygen?

a)

Aerobic

b)

Anaerobic

c)

Lactic

136.

Which type of respiration releases the most energy?

a)

Aerobic

b)

Anaerobic

c)

Fermentation