0654.B2.1.06 — State that specialised cells have specific functions, limited to: (a). ciliated cells – movement of mucus in the trachea and bronchi (b). ro: past paper questions
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- 0973/42 · May/June 2025 · Q3a(i)[2]
Calculate the difference in size between the largest and smallest animal cells in Table 3.1. μm (i)
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State the name of the cell in Table 3.1 that contains haemoglobin.
See it on the paper → - 0973/42 · May/June 2024 · Q10a[2]
Red blood cells are specialised to transport oxygen. Describe two ways that red blood cells are adapted for their function.
See it on the paper → - 0973/41 · October/November 2023 · Q1b(i)[1]
State the name of the cells in the airways that produce mucus.
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Explain why people with cystic fibrosis are more likely to have frequent lung infections.
See it on the paper → - 0973/41 · October/November 2022 · Q1d[3]
Sperm and egg cells are specialised for their function of reproduction. The boxes on the left show some other specialised cells. The boxes on the right show some functions. Draw lines to link each specialised cell with its function. absorption ciliated movement of mucus palisade mesophyll photosynthesis root hair trans...
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Explain how the structure of cell A is related to its function.
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What examiners said
The biggest issue was that many candidates were not able to identify which of the cells were animal cells, often simply subtracting the smallest value from the largest. Those that recognised which cells from the list were animal cells usually completed the calculation correctly.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0973/42 Q3(a)(i) (Cambridge)
Most candidates were able to give the correct cell as a red blood cell.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0973/42 Q3(a)(ii) (Cambridge)
Some candidates gave goblet cells as the answer. Many other candidates gave answers such as ciliated cells, cilia, blood cells and villi.
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0973/41 Q1(b)(i) (Cambridge)
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