Cell-ebration: Unlocking the Secrets of Cell Biology with AQA 8461
Question 1
Q1. Knowledge Recall (2 marks)
Define the term prokaryote and give one example of an organism that is a prokaryote.
Question 2
Q2. Application (3 marks)
Explain the role of the cell membrane in maintaining homeostasis within a cell.
Question 3
Q3. Extended Response (4 marks)
Describe the structure and function of mitochondria, including their role in cell respiration.
Question 4
Q4. Knowledge Recall (2 marks)
State the main difference between a eukaryote and a prokaryote.
Question 5
Q5. Application (3 marks)
Explain how the magnification and resolution of a microscope affect the level of detail you can see in a cell.
Question 6
Q6. Extended Response (4 marks)
Describe the process of binary fission and explain how it differs from mitosis.
Question 7
Q7. Knowledge Recall (2 marks)
Name the structures in a plant cell that are responsible for photosynthesis.
Question 8
Q8. Application (3 marks)
Explain the importance of aseptic technique in cell culture.
Question 9
Q9. Extended Response (4 marks)
Describe the process of cell differentiation and explain its significance in the development of multicellular organisms.
Question 10
Q10. Knowledge Recall (2 marks)
Name the molecule that carries genetic information in a cell.