AQA GCSE year 10 cell biology foundation combined

Question 1

What is the basic unit of life?

Answer 1

The cell.

Question 2

True or False: All living organisms are made up of cells.

Answer 2

True.

Question 3

What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

Answer 3

It controls the cell’s activities and contains DNA.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the semi-permeable membrane surrounding the cell.

Answer 4

cell membrane.

Question 5

What is the role of ribosomes?

Answer 5

They are responsible for protein synthesis.

Question 6

Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

Answer 6

Mitochondria.

Question 7

Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of cell? A) Prokaryotic B) Eukaryotic C) Acyclic

Answer 7

C) Acyclic.

Question 8

What is the function of the cell wall in plant cells?

Answer 8

It provides structure and support.

Question 9

True or False: Animal cells have a cell wall.

Answer 9

False.

Question 10

What is cytoplasm?

Answer 10

The gel-like substance inside the cell where organelles are found.

Question 11

Fill in the blank: __________ are responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells.

Answer 11

Chloroplasts.

Question 12

Which part of the cell is responsible for packaging and distributing proteins?

Answer 12

Golgi apparatus.

Question 13

What is the role of lysosomes?

Answer 13

They digest waste materials and cellular debris.

Question 14

Multiple choice: Which structure is found only in plant cells? A) Mitochondria B) Chloroplast C) Ribosome

Answer 14

B) Chloroplast.

Question 15

True or False: Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus.

Answer 15

True.

Question 16

What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

Answer 16

It synthesizes proteins and lipids.

Question 17

Fill in the blank: The __________ contains the genetic material in eukaryotic cells.

Answer 17

nucleus.

Question 18

What is the main difference between plant and animal cells?

Answer 18

Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts, while animal cells do not.

Question 19

What is the function of the vacuole in plant cells?

Answer 19

It stores nutrients and waste products.

Question 20

Multiple choice: Which organelle is involved in energy production? A) Ribosome B) Mitochondria C) Nucleus

Answer 20

B) Mitochondria.

Question 21

True or False: Cells can only be seen with the naked eye.

Answer 21

False.

Question 22

What is the purpose of the cell membrane?

Answer 22

It regulates what enters and leaves the cell.

Question 23

Fill in the blank: __________ are small, hair-like structures that help in cell movement.

Answer 23

Cilia.

Question 24

What is the primary component of the cell membrane?

Answer 24

Phospholipids.

Question 25

Multiple choice: Which of the following is a function of the cell? A) Respiration B) Digestion C) Both A and B

Answer 25

C) Both A and B.

Question 26

What is the function of the cytoskeleton?

Answer 26

It provides structural support and shape to the cell.

Question 27

True or False: All cells perform the same functions.

Answer 27

False.

Question 28

What is the role of enzymes in cells?

Answer 28

They speed up chemical reactions.

Question 29

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the site of cellular respiration.

Answer 29

mitochondria.

Question 30

What do we call the process by which cells divide?

Answer 30

Mitosis.

Question 31

Multiple choice: What structure controls cell division? A) Nucleus B) Ribosome C) Golgi apparatus

Answer 31

A) Nucleus.

Question 32

True or False: The number of cells in an organism can change over time.

Answer 32

True.

Question 33

What is the main function of the plasma membrane?

Answer 33

It protects the cell and regulates the movement of substances.

Question 34

Fill in the blank: __________ are the building blocks of proteins.

Answer 34

Amino acids.

Question 35

What is the process by which cells obtain energy from glucose?

Answer 35

Cellular respiration.