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Secondary 4 Combined Science Biology Quiz - Cells Biomolecules

Name: ____________________
Class: ____________________
Date: ____________________
Score: ________ / 50

Duration: 60 Minutes
Total Marks: 50

Instructions:

Answer all questions.
Write your answers in the spaces provided.
Use scientific terminology where appropriate.

Section A: Cell Structure and Specialisation (Questions 1-7)

Name the organelle that is the site of aerobic respiration and ATP production. [1]
State one structure found in a plant cell that is absent in an animal cell. [1]
(a) Identify the function of the ribosome. [1]

(b) Why would a cell that secretes a large amount of enzymes have a high number of ribosomes? [2]
Compare the structure of a red blood cell to a typical animal cell. State one major difference and explain how this difference aids its function. [3]
A table shows the number of mitochondria in three different cell types:
- Cell A (Skin cell): 200
- Cell B (Muscle cell): 2,000
- Cell C (Liver cell): 800 Explain the difference in mitochondria count between Cell A and Cell B. [3]
Describe the role of the cell membrane in maintaining the internal environment of a cell. [2]
Explain why the nucleus is often referred to as the "control centre" of the cell. [2]

Section B: Movement of Substances (Questions 8-15)

Define the term diffusion. [2]
State the process by which oxygen from the alveoli in the lungs enters the bloodstream. [1]
(a) Define osmosis. [2]

(b) What is the term used to describe a solution that has a higher water potential than the cell sap of a plant cell? [1]
A potato strip is placed in a highly concentrated sucrose solution. (a) Predict the change in the mass of the potato strip. [1]

(b) Explain the reason for this change using the concept of water potential. [3]
Describe the state of a plant cell when it is placed in a hypotonic solution. Use the term turgid. [2]
(a) How does active transport differ from diffusion in terms of energy requirement? [1]

(b) Describe the movement of substances in active transport relative to the concentration gradient. [2]
Give one example of a biological process where active transport is essential. [1]
Explain why a cell membrane is described as being selectively permeable. [2]

Section C: Biomolecules and Application (Questions 16-20)

Name the chemical test used to identify the presence of reducing sugars (e.g., glucose). [1]
Describe the observation you would expect if a food sample contains starch when tested with iodine solution. [2]
(a) State the building blocks (monomers) of proteins. [1]

(b) Name the bond that links these monomers together. [1]
Explain the importance of lipids as an energy store compared to carbohydrates. [3]
A student is investigating the rate of diffusion of a dye in two different temperatures of water. (a) Predict which temperature (cold or hot) will result in a faster rate of diffusion. [1] (b) Explain your answer in terms of kinetic energy. [2]

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Secondary 4 Combined Science Biology Quiz - Cells Biomolecules (Answer Key)

1. Mitochondrion / Mitochondria

[1 mark]

2. Cell wall / Chloroplast / Large central vacuole

[1 mark] (Any one)

3. (a) Site of protein synthesis. [1 mark] (b) Enzymes are proteins. A high number of ribosomes allows the cell to synthesize large quantities of enzymes to meet its secretory demands. [2 marks]

4. Difference: Red blood cells lack a nucleus (or are biconcave). [1 mark] Explanation: The absence of a nucleus provides more space for haemoglobin, increasing the amount of oxygen that can be transported. [2 marks]

5. Muscle cells (Cell B) have a significantly higher number of mitochondria than skin cells (Cell A). [1 mark] Reason: Muscle cells have a higher metabolic rate and require more energy (ATP) for contraction. [2 marks]

6. It controls the entry and exit of substances into and out of the cell. [1 mark] Mechanism: By being selectively permeable, it ensures the cell maintains the correct internal concentrations of solutes. [1 mark]

7. It contains the genetic material (DNA/chromosomes). [1 mark] Reason: This DNA provides the instructions for all cellular activities and protein synthesis. [1 mark]

8. The net movement of particles from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration. [2 marks]

9. Diffusion [1 mark]

10. (a) The net movement of water molecules from a region of higher water potential to a region of lower water potential through a partially permeable membrane. [2 marks] (b) Hypotonic [1 mark]

11. (a) Decrease in mass. [1 mark] (b) The sucrose solution has a lower water potential than the cell sap. [1 mark] Water moves out of the vacuole/cell by osmosis. [1 mark] This leads to a loss of water and a decrease in mass. [1 mark]

12. The cell becomes turgid. [1 mark] Water enters the vacuole by osmosis, pushing the cytoplasm against the cell wall, which exerts a counter-pressure. [1 mark]

13. (a) Active transport requires energy (ATP), whereas diffusion is a passive process. [1 mark] (b) Substances move against the concentration gradient. [1 mark] From a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration. [1 mark]

14. Mineral uptake by root hair cells / Glucose absorption in the small intestine. [1 mark]

15. It allows certain molecules (like oxygen/water) to pass through easily. [1 mark] While restricting or preventing the passage of other molecules (like large proteins). [1 mark]

16. Benedict's Test [1 mark]

17. The iodine solution changes from brown/yellow to blue-black. [2 marks]

18. (a) Amino acids [1 mark] (b) Peptide bond [1 mark]

19. Lipids provide more energy per gram than carbohydrates. [1 mark] They are more compact/efficient for long-term storage. [1 mark] They provide insulation and protection for organs. [1 mark]

20. (a) Hot water. [1 mark] (b) Higher temperature increases the kinetic energy of the particles. [1 mark] This causes particles to move and collide more frequently, increasing the rate of diffusion. [1 mark]