Lesson 3.2.1.1.2

3.2.1.1.2 Specialised cells and multicellular organisation Quiz: AQA Biology, Unit 2

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The 20 questions

  1. Which sequence shows the correct order of organisation from smallest to largest?

    • Cells, tissues, organs
    • Cells, organs, tissues
    • Organs, tissues, cells
    • Tissues, cells, organs

  2. What term describes a group of similar cells working together to perform a function?

    • Tissue
    • Organelle
    • Organ
    • Organ system

  3. What is the main structural advantage of mature mammalian red blood cells lacking a nucleus?

    • Greater surface area
    • More haemoglobin space
    • Increased ATP synthesis
    • Faster cell division

  4. How is the structure of a root hair cell adapted to absorb water?

    • Large surface area
    • Many chloroplasts
    • Thick cell wall
    • Lacks cell membrane

  5. Which organelle provides ATP for movement in a sperm cell's midpiece?

    • Ribosomes
    • Lysosomes
    • Golgi bodies
    • Mitochondria

  6. Why do palisade cells in a leaf contain numerous chloroplasts?

    • Increase cell division
    • Maximise light absorption
    • Prevent water loss
    • Store starch permanently

  7. What is the main function of goblet cells in the human airway?

    • Phagocytosing bacteria
    • Beating cilia
    • Absorbing oxygen
    • Secreting mucus

  8. What is the main advantage of the biconcave shape of a red blood cell?

    • Greater membrane thickness
    • Increased cell volume
    • Increased surface area
    • Easier cell division

  9. A cube-shaped cell has sides of 2 cm. What is its surface area to volume ratio?

    • 3
    • 1.5
    • 0.33
    • 6

  10. Why do root hair cells require large numbers of mitochondria?

    • To produce ATP
    • To synthesise lignin
    • To absorb water
    • To store starch

  11. What is the primary function of mitochondria in the midpiece of a sperm cell?

    • Replicating nuclear DNA
    • Penetrating the egg
    • Powering the flagellum
    • Synthesising proteins

  12. Which organelles allow neutrophils to digest engulfed pathogens?

    • Ribosomes
    • Golgi apparatus
    • Endoplasmic reticulum
    • Lysosomes

  13. What is the main function of cilia on epithelial cells lining the trachea?

    • Moving mucus
    • Absorbing oxygen
    • Secreting mucus
    • Trapping pathogens

  14. Which substance in xylem cell walls provides structural support and waterproofing?

    • Lignin
    • Keratin
    • Chitin
    • Murein

  15. Which level of biological organisation is described as a group of different tissues working together?

    • Organ
    • Organelle
    • Organism
    • Organ system

  16. Why are smaller cells more efficient at substance exchange than larger cells?

    • Large cell volume
    • High surface area
    • Thick membrane
    • Low surface area

  17. Which organelle is highly abundant in goblet cells to package glycoproteins into mucus vesicles?

    • Golgi apparatus
    • Smooth ER
    • Peroxisomes
    • Lysosomes

  18. Which specialised cell type completely lacks a nucleus at maturity?

    • Sperm cell
    • Red blood cell
    • Palisade cell
    • Neutrophil

  19. What term describes the adaptation of individual cells to perform specific functions in an organism?

    • Cell division
    • Cell respiration
    • Cellular transport
    • Cell specialisation

  20. What is the main structural advantage of a red blood cell lacking a nucleus?

    • More haemoglobin space
    • Faster cell division
    • Increased ATP production
    • Greater motility

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