Cell structure: past paper questions
Real questions on cell structure
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- 0610/32 · May/June 2026 · Q3b(ii)[1]
State the name of a cell structure found in a palisade mesophyll cell that is not found in the cells in Figure 3.1.
See it on the paper → - 0610/33 · May/June 2026 · Q2a[3]
The box on the left shows the beginning of a sentence about water. The boxes on the right show some sentence endings. Draw three lines from the box on the left to the boxes on the right to make three correct sentences. cannot move through cell walls. is a product of photosynthesis. is a solvent. Water is absorbed in th...
See it on the paper → - 0610/33 · May/June 2026 · Q2c(ii)[1]
Suggest a reason why the plant cells do not burst when placed in distilled water.
See it on the paper → - 0610/33 · May/June 2026 · Q3a(i)[4]
Use the information in Figure 3.1 to complete Table 3.1. Table 3.1 cell component feature letter from Figure 3.1 contains the chromosomes where most of the chemical reactions take place contains the cell sap controls substances moving into and out of the cell
See it on the paper → - 0610/43 · May/June 2026 · Q1a(ii)[2]
State the names of two cell structures that are found in both plant and animal cells.
See it on the paper → - 0610/62 · May/June 2026 · Q2b(iv)[1]
State the most appropriate piece of apparatus for measuring 45 cm 3 of water.
See it on the paper → - 0610/63 · May/June 2026 · Q2a(ii)[3]
Line AB represents the width of the bone. Measure the length of line AB in Figure 2.1. length of line AB mm Calculate the actual width of the bone, using the formula and your measurement. magnification = length of line AB in Figure 2.1 actual width of the bone Give your answer to two significant figures. Space for work...
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · February/March 2026 · Q3d(ii)[1]
State the name for a group of identical cells that perform one function.
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · February/March 2026 · Q6c(iii)[1]
State the name of the structure in plant cells that contains genes.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · February/March 2026 · Q1d(i)[2]
State the letters shown in Figure 1.3 that identify the: cell membrane
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · February/March 2026 · Q1d(ii)[3]
State the letter shown in Figure 1.3 that identifies a mitochondrion and describe the functions of mitochondria. letter functions of mitochondria
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · February/March 2026 · Q1d(iii)[1]
The cell shown in Figure 1.3 contains ribosomes. State the function of ribosomes.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · February/March 2026 · Q1d(iv)[1]
The magnification of the photomicrograph shown in Figure 1.3 is ×18 000. State the other measurement needed to calculate the actual size of the cell.
See it on the paper → - 0610/62 · February/March 2026 · Q1a(i)[2]
Calculate the total surface area of the eight cubes of potato made in step 6. Space for working. cm 2 step 7 Put the eight cubes of potato into test‑tube 8. step 8 Start the stop‑clock and wait for five minutes. step 9 After five minutes, place the ruler against the outside of test‑tube 1. Measure the distance from the...
See it on the paper → - 0610/31 · October/November 2025 · Q3a(i)[3]
State the letter in Fig. 3.1 that identifies: the cytoplasm a ribosome
See it on the paper → - 0610/31 · October/November 2025 · Q3a(ii)[1]
State the name of structure K in Fig. 3.1.
See it on the paper → - 0610/31 · October/November 2025 · Q3b[1]
State one structure that is present in plant cells but absent in animal cells.
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · October/November 2025 · Q6a(ii)[3]
State the names of structures J, K and L in Fig. 6.1. J K
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · October/November 2025 · Q6a(iii)[1]
Describe one function of the nucleus.
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · October/November 2025 · Q6a(iv)[1]
Draw an M on Fig. 6.1 to show where mitochondria are found.
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What examiners said
Comprehensive responses • Some candidates knew the definition for a tissue. Limited responses • The majority of candidates would benefit from an understanding of the nature of a tissue. Many gave seemingly random names such as ‘sperms’, ‘stomach’ and ‘leaf’.
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0610/32 Q3(d)(ii) (Cambridge)
Comprehensive responses • Most candidates knew that genes are found in the nucleus or are components of chromosomes. Limited responses • None seen.
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0610/32 Q6(c)(iii) (Cambridge)
Comprehensive responses • The majority of candidates were able to identify the cell membrane and nucleus from the photomicrograph. Limited responses • Very few candidates identified parts other than the nucleus and cell membrane on the photomicrograph.
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0610/42 Q1(d)(i) (Cambridge)
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