Biology SL

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Question 1 of 10

Medium1 marks

What is the accurate pair of statements regarding light and electron microscopes?

Light microscope
Electron microscope
A
Greater resolution
Higher magnification
B
Lower magnification
Smaller resolution
C
Higher magnification
Greater resolution
D
Smaller resolution
Higher magnification

Question 2 of 10

Easy1 marks

What are the structural features that are typically found in viruses?

I

DNA or RNA

II
A protein coat
III
Ribosomes
A

I only

B

I and II only

C

II and III only

D

I, II and III

Question 3 of 10

Easy1 marks

What role does the lysosome play in cellular function?

A
Digestion of substances
B
Manufacture of food storage molecules
C
Release of energy
D
Manufacture of proteins

Question 4 of 10

Easy1 marks

Which of the following statements regarding facilitated diffusion is accurate?

A
It requires a protein.
B
It refers to the diffusion of water.
C

It requires ATP.

D
It involves movement against a concentration gradient.

Question 5 of 10

Easy1 marks

What cellular structure(s) are common to both plant and animal cells?

I

Cell wall

II
Chloroplast
III

Mitochondrion

A

I only

B

I and II only

C

I and III only

D

III only

Question 6 of 10

Easy1 marks

What is the purpose of structure II?

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<p>What is the purpose of structure <span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif">II?</span></p>
A
Passing of hereditary information to offspring
B
Movement of the organism
C
Regulation of the entry and exit of materials
D
Production of proteins

Question 7 of 10

Easy1 marks

What are the structures present in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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<p>What are the structures present in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?</p>
A

I and II only

B

II and IV only

C

II and V only

D


III and V only