Stage 1 Biology

Cells Practice Test

Part A: Multiple Choice

1. Which of the following organelles would you find in a prokaryotic cell?

a. Mitochondria

b. Ribosomes
c. Chloroplast

d. Nucleus

2. The organelle involved in the synthesis, folding and packaging of

proteins and lipids is the:
a. Golgi Apparatus

b. Endoplasmic Reticulum
c. Vacuole

d. Mitochondria

3. Binary Fission Results in which of the following?

a. 2 identical eukaryotic daughter cells

b. 2 identical prokaryotic daughter cells

c. 2 genetically different eukaryotic daughter cells

d. 2 genetically different prokaryotic daughter cells

4. At which stage of mitosis would you see the chromosomes lining up
along the equator of the cell?
a. Prophase
b. Metaphase
c. Anaphase

d. Telophase

5. Which of the following processes produces the most energy in the form
of ATP?
a. Anaerobic Respiration (Animal Cell)

b. Fermentation (plant cell)

c. Photosynthesis

d. Aerobic Respiration

6. Active transport involves the movement of particles (through a semi-

permeable membrane) from:
a. An area of high concentration to an isotonic solution

b. An area of low concentration to an area of high concentration

c. A hypotonic solution to an isotonic solution

d. An area of high concentration to an area of low concentration

7. Which of the following would diffuse across the phospholipid bi-layer

most easily?
a. Ions

b. Small hydrophilic molecules

c. Large hydrophobic molecules

d. Small hydrophobic molecules

8. Which of the following factors is NOT a function of the cell membrane:
a. Maintaining the shape of a cell

b. Facilitating endocytosis

c. Controlling movement of particles in and out of a cell

d. Communication/signalling other cells

9. Which of the following is produced by decomposers?

a. Water for plants

b. Oxygen for plants

c. Carbon Dioxide for plants

d. Carbon Dioxide for animals

10. Bacteria help digestion by:

a. Killing viruses in food

b. Producing acid for the stomach

c. Consuming waste products in the intestines

d. Excreting useful enzymes

Part B: Short Answer Questions.

1. Label the following diagram using the terms below:

Mitochondria, Nucleus, Cell membrane, Endoplasmic Reticulum, Golgi
Apparatus

(5 marks)
b. Describe the role of the endoplasmic reticulum and ribosomes in this cell.
(2 marks)

c. State whether this is a Eukaryotic or Prokaryotic cell and give two pieces of
evidence to support your answer.
(3 marks)
2. Aquaporins are channels in cell membranes that allow water to pass through
them.
a. Explain whether an aquaporin would be a peripheral or integral protein.
(2 marks)
b. Explain why many cells need aquaporins to survive.
(3 marks)
c. Draw and label a diagram of the phospholipid bilayer showing clearly the
hydrophilic and hydrophobic sections, a peripheral protein and an integral
protein.
(5 marks)

3. List the seven criteria used to determine if something is alive or not.

(3 marks)
4. Microorganisms have many benefits to humans.
(a) State and explain one of the ways that humans use microorganisms for
their benefit.
(2 marks)
(b) Explain what a decomposer is, what it does and why they are crucial to our
survival.
(3 marks)
(c) Explain how microorganisms cause food spoilage.
(2 marks)
(d) Describe two ways (aside from use of salt) that can be used to prevent food
spoilage and for each method, explain why it works.
(4 marks)
(e) Using the graph below decribe and explain what is happening at (a) and at
(b).

Part B: Long Answer Question

(i) Explain what osmosis is and how it can be influenced by

concentration gradient, temperature and surface area.
(ii) Explain how salt can be used to preserve food.
(10 marks)