Quiz on Cells and Transport

This question is about cells. Which diagram shows oxygen moving by diffusion? Tick (✓) one box.

• Left diagram

• Right diagram

Complete the sentences. Choose answers from the box: carbon dioxide, chlorophyll, energy, light, mineral ions, water. Plant cells absorb substances from the soil. Plant cells use osmosis to absorb __________________________. Plant cells use active transport to absorb __________________________. Active transport moves substances against the concentration gradient and needs __________________________.

Name the type of specialised cell in Figure 1.

Describe how the cell in Figure 1 is adapted to increase the absorption of substances from the soil.

Answer explanation

The cell is adapted with root hairs that increase surface area, enhancing absorption of water and nutrients from the soil. This adaptation allows for more efficient uptake, crucial for plant growth.

Name the type of cell in Figure 3.

Describe one feature of the cell that helps it to carry out its function.

A student prepared some animal cells to view using a microscope. Name two pieces of laboratory equipment the student could have used to prepare cells to view using a microscope.

Figure 2 shows the student’s light microscope. Name part A.

What is the function of part B?

The student tried to look at the cells using the microscope. Suggest one reason why the student could not see any cells when looking through part A.