AQA paper 1 Higher Combined

What is the function of mitochondria in a cell?

• Control cell division

• Store genetic information

• Site of aerobic respiration

• Produce proteins

Which type of cell contains a cell wall?

• Animal cell

• Red blood cell

• Muscle cell

• Plant cell

What is the function of ribosomes?

• Store water

• Make proteins

• Control cell activities

• Respire

Which process moves substances against a concentration gradient?

• Osmosis

• Diffusion

• Active transport

• Evaporation

Which organ system is responsible for transporting substances around the body?

• Nervous system

• Skeletal system

• Circulatory system

• Digestive system

Which blood component carries oxygen?

• Platelets

• White blood cells

• Plasma

• Red blood cells

What is the name of the enzyme that breaks down starch?

• Protease

• Lipase

• Amylase

• Carbohydrase

What type of pathogen causes HIV?

• Fungus

• Virus

• Bacterium

• Protist

What is the main purpose of vaccination?

• Cure diseases

• Kill bacteria

• Prevent disease by triggering immunity

• Stop pain

Which of these is a non-specific defense mechanism?

• Phagocytosis

• Mucus

• Antibody production

• Antitoxin production