10th Sep '25

Multiple Choice 2015-16

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How many processes are there common to living things?	There are seven processes that are common to living things.				There are seven processes that are common to living things.	0
What are these seven life processes?	The seven life processes are movement, respiration, sensitivity, growth, reproduction, excretion and nutrition.				The seven life processes are movement, respiration, sensitivity, growth, reproduction, excretion and nutrition.	0
What are all living things made of?	Cells are the fundamental unit of living organisms.				Cells as are the fundamental unit of living organisms.	0
What are the levels of organisation in an organism?	Cells => Tissues => Organs => Organ Systems => Organisms	Organisms => Tissues => Organs => Organ Systems => Cells	Cells => Tissues => Organ Systems => Organs => Organisms	Organisms => Organs => Organ Systems => Tissues => Cells	Cells => Tissues => Organs => Organ Systems => Organisms	1
What are biological cells?	Cells are the repeated units that living things are made up of.	Cells are the repeated units that make up a battery.	Cells are one of units that living things are made up of.	Cells are the one off units that make up a battery.	Cells are repeated units	0
What are tissues made up of?	Tissues are one type of cell working together.	Tissues are more than one type of cell working together.	Tissues are one type of organ working together.	Tissues are more than one type of organ working together.	Tissues are one type of cell working together.	1
What are Organs made up of?	Organs are made of different tissues working together.	Organs are made of different organ systems working together.	Organs are made of different organisms working together.	Organs are made of different organelles working together.	Organs are made of different tissues working together.	0
What are Organ Systems made up of?	Organ Systems are different organs working together.	Organ Systems are different tissue working together.	Organ Systems are made of different organisms working together.	Organ Systems are made of different organelles working together.	Organ Systems are different organs working together.	1
What are organisms made up of?	Organisms are made up of Organs systems.	Organisms are made up of organelles.	Organisms are made up of organs.	Organisms are made up of tissue.	Organisms are living things, in which different organ systems work together.	0
What are organelles?	Organelles are the small structures inside cells.	Organelles are a group of like cells.	Organelles are a group of tissue.	Organelles are a group of organ systems.	Cells have smaller structures called organelles in them.	1
What is the function of the cell wall?	The function of the cell wall is to strengthen the cell.	The function of the cell wall is to control the passage of substances in and out of the cell.	The function of the cell wall is to	The function of the cell wall is to	The function of the cell wall is to strengthen the cell.	0
What is the function of the cell membrane?	The function of the cell membrane is to control the passage of substances in and out of the cell.	The function of the cell membrane is to strengthen the cell.	The function of the cell membrane is to be a place for chemical reactions to take place.	The function of the cell membrane is to control the cell.	The function of the cell membrane is to control the passage of substances in and out of the cell.	1
What is the function of the cytoplasm?	The function of cytoplasm is to be a place for chemical reactions to take place.	The function of cytoplasm is to absorb light energy to make food.	The function of cytoplasm is to be a store of cell sap.	The function of cytoplasm is to control the cell.	The function of cytoplasm is to be a place for chemical reactions to take place.	0
What is the function of the nucleus?	The function of nucleus is to control the cell.	The function of nucleus is to control the passage of substances in and out of the cell.	The function of nucleus is to absorb light energy to make food.	The function of nucleus is to be a store of cell sap.	The function of nucleus is to control the cell.	0
What is the function of the permanent vacuole?	The function of permanent vacuole is to be a store of cell sap.	The function of permanent vacuole is to be a place for chemical reactions to take place.	The function of permanent vacuole is to do protein synthesis.	The function of permanent vacuole is to strengthen the cell.	The function of permanent vacuole is to be a store of cell sap.	1
What is the function of the chloroplasts?	The function of the chloroplasts is to absorb light energy to make food.	The function of the chloroplasts is to do protein synthesis	The function of the chloroplasts is to control the passage of substances in and out of the cell.	The function of the chloroplasts is to release energy through respiration.	The function of the chloroplasts is to absorb light energy to make food	0
What is the function of the mitochondria?	The function of mitochondria is to release energy through respiration.	The function of mitochondria is to control the passage of substances in and out of the cell.	The function of mitochondria is to do protein synthesis	The function of mitochondria is to absorb light energy to make food.	The function of mitochondria is to release energy through respiration.	1
What is the function of the ribosome?	The function of the ribosome is to do protein synthesis.	The function of the ribosome is to control the passage of substances in and out of the cell.	The function of the ribosome is to absorb light energy to make food.	The function of the ribosome is to control the cell.	The function of the ribosome is to do protein synthesis (making).	1
Compare an animal and plant cells.	Plant and animal cells both have: cell membrane; cytoplasm; nucleus; mitochondria & ribosomes. Only plant cells have: cell wall; permanent vacuole and sometimes chloroplasts.	Plant and animal cells both have: cell wall; cytoplasm; nucleus; mitochondria & chloroplasts. Only plant cells have: cell membrane; permanent vacuole and sometimes chloroplasts.	Plant and animal cells both have: cell membrane; cytoplasm; nucleus; chloroplasts & ribosomes. Only plant cells have: cell wall; permanent vacuole and sometimes mitochondria .	Plant and animal cells both have: cell wall; cytoplasm; nucleus; chloroplasts & ribosomes. Only plant cells have: cell membrane; permanent vacuole and sometimes mitochondria.	the similarities and differences between plant and animal cell: - Plant and animal cells both have: cell membrane; cytoplasm; nucleus; mitochondria & ribosomes. - Only plant cells have: cell wall; permanent vacuole and sometimes chloroplasts.	0
How are you able to tell the difference between an animal and plant cell?					Students to sort diagrams (or photos for higher ability) of animal and plant cells based on their characteristics. - Root hair cell - Red blood cell - Elodea cell - Ciliated cell	0
Give 3 examples of specialised plant or animal cells. How are they different to other cells and how does this help the cells complete their specialist function?	That cells have special characteristics, different organelles and shape, in order to fulfill their function.				That cells have special characteristics, different organelles and shape, in order to fulfill their function.	0
What is the function of a root hair cell and how is the cell specialised to do this?	Root hair cells have a large surface area to absorb water and nutrients. RHC have no chloroplasts as light does not get to them.				Root hair cells have a large surface area to absorb water and nutrients. RHC have no chloroplasts as light does not get to them.	0
What adaptations do red blood cells have in order to efficiently carry oxygen around the body?	Red blood cells have a rounded shape to allow it to flow smoothly. Is red due to the iron compound used to carry oxygen. RBC have no nucleus and a biconcave cross section to increase oxygen capacity.				Red blood cells have a rounded shape to allow it to flow smoothly. Is red due to the iron compound used to carry oxygen. RBC have no nucleus and a biconcave cross section to increase oxygen capacity.	0
What special adaptation do Elodea have? Why do they have this?	Elodea cell have lots of chloroplasts to capture light.				Elodea cell have lots of chloroplasts to capture light.	0
Why do ciliated cells have hairs?					Ciliated cells have hairs on them to move substances around.	0
Why, when focussing a microscope, is it important to have the stage close to the objective lens at the start and wind the stage down as you focus?	To focus a (light) microscope, put your head to the side and raise the stage until it is as close to the objective lens as possible without making contact. Then looking through the microscope, wind the stage down using the coarse focusing dial. The fine focus using the smaller dial.				To focus a (light) microscope, put your head to the side and raise the stage until it is as close to the objective lens as possible without making contact. Then looking through the microscope, wind the stage down using the coarse focusing knob. The fine focus using the smaller knob.	0
How should biological drawings be made?	Biological diagrams are line drawings of 'the generalised specimen'.				Biological diagrams are line drawings of 'the generalised specimen'.	0
What organelles can be seen under a light microscope?	Students to record cell structure as a labelled biological diagram as seen using a light microscope.				Students to record cell structure as a labelled biological diagram as seen using a light microscope.	0
What does unicellular mean?	Unicellular organisms are living things made up of only a one cell.	Unicellular organisms are living things made up of many cells.	Unicellular organisms are living things made up of only a one organ.	Unicellular organisms are living things made up of many organs.	Unicellular organisms are living things made up of only a one cell.	1
What does multicellular mean?	Multicellular organisms are living things made up of many cells.	Multicellular organisms are living things made up of only a one cell.	Multicellular organisms are living things made up of many organs.	Multicellular organisms are living things made up of only a one organ.	Multicellular organisms are living things made up of many cells.	0
Name 3 types of unicellular life.	Bacteria, Protozoa and Yeast are examples of unicellular organisms.	Bacteria, Red blood cells and Yeast are examples of unicellular organisms.	Red blood cells, Protozoa and Yeast are examples of unicellular organisms.	Bacteria, Protozoa and Red Blood Cells are examples of unicellular organisms.	Bacteria, Protozoa and Yeast (unicellular fungi) are examples of unicellular organisms.	1
What are the parts of a bacterial cell?	A bacterial cell consists of cytoplasm and a membrane surrounded by a cell wall; the genes are not in a distinct nucleus. Some Bacteria may have Flagella (tails) to swim.				A bacterial cell consists of cytoplasm and a membrane surrounded by a cell wall; the genes are not in a distinct nucleus. Some Bacteria may have Flagella (tails) to swim.	0
What organelles do yeast cells have?	Yeast cells have a nucleus, cytoplasm and a membrane surrounded by a cell wall.				Yeast cells have a nucleus, cytoplasm and a membrane surrounded by a cell wall.	0
What are pseudopodia?	Protoza have pseudopodia (“false feet”) to move about and to surround food and take it inside the cell. Protoza have temporary vacuoles containing waste.				Protoza have pseudopodia (“false feet”) to move about and to surround food and take it inside the cell. Protoza have temporary vacuoles containing waste.	0
Can you see unicellular or multicellular organisms with the naked eye?	You can see multicelluar organisms with the naked eye. Most unicellular organisms are too small to see without a microscope.				Students to sort prepared slides or diagrams of unicellular organisms based on their characteristics.	0
How are the bones arranged in your head, torso, arms and legs?	The structure of the human skeleton: Legs: - The upper arm has one bone called the Femur. - The lower arm has two bones called the Tibia and the Fibula. The Tibia is the larger bone. - The Femur, Tibia and Fibula are connected by the Knee joint, behind the Patella (knee cap). Torso: - The Femur is connected to the Pelvis by the Hip joint. - The Spine is made up of Vertebrae connects the Pelvis to Skull. - Attached to the spine is the Rib cage and the Clavicle. Arms: - The upper arm has one bone called the Humerus. - The lower arm has two bones called the Radius and the Ulna. The Radius is on the side of the thumb. - The Humerus is attached to the Clavicle at the Shoulder joint. - Humerus, Radius and Ulna are connected by the Elbow joint.				The structure of the human skeleton: Legs: - The upper leg has one bone called the Femur. - The lower leg has two bones called the Tibia and the Fibula. The Tibia is the larger bone. - The Femur, Tibia and Fibula are connected by the Knee joint, behind the Patella (knee cap). Torso: - The Femur is connected to the Pelvis by the Hip joint. - The Spine is made up of Vertebrae connects the Pelvis to Skull. - Attached to the spine is the Rib cage and the Clavicle. Arms: - The upper arm has one bone called the Humerus. - The lower arm has two bones called the Radius and the Ulna. The Radius is on the side of the thumb. - The Humerus is attached to the Clavicle at the Shoulder joint. - Humerus, Radius and Ulna are connected by the Elbow joint.	0
What are the functions of a skeleton?	The functions of the human skeleton are: - support, - protection, - movement and - making blood cells				The functions of the human skeleton are: - support, - protection, - movement and - making blood cells	0
What does the bone marrow do?	Within bones there is bone marrow which produces new blood cells.				Within bones there is bone marrow which produces new blood cells.	0
How is the movement different in a hinge, pivot, ball and socket and fixed joint?	There are different types of joint in the skeleton, allowing different types of movement. - Hinge: Back and forth without twisting. - Pivot: Twisting. - Ball and socket: Rotation in all directions. - Fixed: No movement				There are different types of joint in the skeleton, allowing different types of movement. - Hinge: Back and forth without twisting. - Pivot: Twisting. - Ball and socket: Rotation in all directions. - Fixed: No movement	0
Give an example of a hinge, pivot, ball and socket and fixed joint.	The Elbow and Knee are hinge joints. The Neck, part of the spine, is a pivot joint. The Shoulder and Hip are ball and socket joints. The Skull has fixed joints in it.				The Elbow and Knee are hinge joints. The Neck, part of the spine, is a pivot joint. The Shoulder and Hip are ball and socket joints. The Skull has fixed joints in it.	0
Give examples of antagonistic muscles in the arms and legs.	The muscle on top of the upper arm is called the Bicep. The muscle on underside of the upper arm is called the Tricep. The muscle on front of the upper leg is called the Quadriceps. The muscles on back of the upper leg are called the Hamstrings. The muscles between the ribs are called intercostal muscles.				The muscle on top of the upper arm is called the Bicep. The muscle on underside of the upper arm is called the Tricep. The muscle on front of the upper leg is called the Quadriceps. The muscles on back of the upper leg are called the Hamstrings. The muscles between the ribs are called intercostal muscles.	0
How are the bones at a joint held together?	Joints are held together (bone to bone) by Ligaments. Muscles are connected to bones by Tendons.				Joints are held together (bone to bone) by Ligaments. Muscles are connected to bones by Tendons.	0
What is the difference between a ligament and a tendon?	Ligaments are elastic (stretchy) to allow movement. Tendons are not elastic to all muscles to exert a force on the bones.				Ligaments are elastic (stretchy) to allow movement. Tendons are not elastic to all muscles to exert a force on the bones.	0
What do muscles do to apply a force and is it a pulling or pushing force?	Muscles can only contract (pull) exerting a force and relax applying no force. Muscles can not				Muscles can only contract (pull) exerting a force and relax applying no force. Muscles can not	0
When one muscle in an antagonistic pair is contracted, what will the other muscle do?	To raise the lower arm, the Bicep must contract while the triceps relaxes and vice versa.				To raise the lower arm, the Bicep must contract while the triceps relaxes and vice versa.	0

Mod	Number of Questions
0S	10
1B	10
1C	10
1P	10
BI	5