0653.B2.1.04 — Describe the functions of the structures listed in 2.1.1 in plant and animal cells: past paper questions
Real questions on 0653.b2.1.04 — describe the functions of the structures listed in 2.1.1 in plant and animal cells
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- 0653/01 · Specimen 2025 · Q3[1]
Which label shows the site of aerobic respiration in this diagram of an animal cell?
See it on the paper → - 0653/41 · October/November 2025 · Q1b(ii)[2]
A sperm cell moves its flagellum to swim. A sperm cell contains a large number of mitochondria. Describe how a large number of mitochondria helps a sperm cell to move.
See it on the paper → - 0653/42 · October/November 2025 · Q2a(iii)[1]
The list shows some cell structures that are not found in bacterial cells. chloroplasts mitochondria nuclei vacuoles In animal and plant cells, aerobic respiration takes place in structures called Use one word from the list to complete the sentence.
See it on the paper → - 0653/31 · May/June 2025 · Q7a(i)[1]
On Fig. 7.1, draw an arrow to show the direction of the air resistance acting on the motorcycle. Label the arrow with the letter R.
See it on the paper → - 0653/21 · May/June 2024 · Q3[1]
Which type of cell needs a supply of magnesium ions to carry out its main function?
See it on the paper → - 0653/22 · May/June 2024 · Q1[1]
Which part of the cell controls the movement of materials into and out of the cell?
See it on the paper → - 0653/62 · May/June 2024 · Q1a(iii)[3]
On the grid, plot a graph of height h (vertical axis) against the number of peas added.
See it on the paper → - 0653/62 · May/June 2024 · Q1a(iv)[1]
Draw the line of best fit.
See it on the paper → - 0653/62 · May/June 2024 · Q1a(v)[2]
Use your graph to estimate the height h when six peas are used. Show on the graph how you obtain your value. height h = mm
See it on the paper → - 0653/62 · May/June 2024 · Q1a(vi)[1]
Describe the relationship between height h and the number of peas added.
See it on the paper → - 0653/62 · May/June 2024 · Q1a(vii)[1]
Use your answer to (a)(vi) to determine the relationship between the concentration of catalase and the rate of breakdown of hydrogen peroxide. ,
See it on the paper → - 0653/62 · May/June 2024 · Q1b[1]
Identify one source of error when measuring height h in (a)(i).
See it on the paper → - 0653/62 · May/June 2024 · Q1c[1]
The student repeats the procedure several times for each boiling tube. Suggest how repeating the procedure allows the student to evaluate the quality of the data. , ,
See it on the paper → - 0653/32 · February/March 2024 · Q1a[2]
The boxes on the left show the names of some structures found in cells. The boxes on the right describe some functions of cell structures. Draw one straight line from each structure to its function. structure function controls cell activities nucleus site of photosynthesis vacuole supports the cell
See it on the paper → - 0653/43 · October/November 2023 · Q1a(ii)[2]
Describe how goblet cells protect the lining of the trachea.
See it on the paper → - 0653/33 · May/June 2023 · Q1b(ii)[1]
Identify the structure labelled X in Fig. 1.1.
See it on the paper → - 0653/33 · May/June 2023 · Q1b(iii)[2]
Basic unit B is from the leaf of a plant. Identify two structures that show basic unit B is from a plant.
See it on the paper → - 0653/32 · February/March 2022 · Q1a(ii)[1]
State the function of the cell wall.
See it on the paper → - 0653/12 · May/June 2021 · Q1[1]
What is the function of the part labelled X?
See it on the paper → - 0653/41 · May/June 2021 · Q1a[1]
Fig. 1.1 is a diagram of a human sperm cell. nucleus Fig. 1.1 State the function of the nucleus.
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What examiners said
Most candidates drew a straight arrow pointing left. Some candidates drew their arrow beneath the surface of the road. These were not awarded credit because the question was asking for air resistance acting on the motorcycle, which would be above ground. A few candidates drew the air resistance arrow in the direction of motion of the motorcycle. This is an incorrect response because the air resist...
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0653/31 Q7(a)(i) (Cambridge)
This question was generally well answered. The most common error seen was vacuole matched with site of photosynthesis. Candidates should be reminded that photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts which are in the cytoplasm. The large vacuole in plant cells pushes the cytoplasm outwards so that it forms a thin lining inside the cell wall. This pressure of the vacuole against the cytoplasm and the c...
— Examiner report, February/March 2024, 0653/32 Q1(a) (Cambridge)
The majority of candidates correctly referred to mucus being produced by the goblet cells. Some candidates confused goblet cells with cilia and stated that the goblet cells trapped and moved the mucus.
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0653/43 Q1(a)(ii) (Cambridge)
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