Unit 1_1 MCQ – Higher Biology Unit 1 Revision

. 1 pts.	Which of the following is the basic unit of life?
	A.	molecule
	B.	tissue
	C.	cell
	D.	nucleus
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. 1 pts.	The function of goblet cells present in ciliated epithelium in the human trachea is to
	A.	release carbon dioxide
	B.	secrete mucus
	C.	sweep microbes away
	D.	absorb oxygen
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. 1 pts.	Epithelium from the trachea and from the internal lining of the the cheek both possess
	A.	squamous cells
	B.	columnar cells
	C.	ciliated cells
	D.	goblet cells
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. 1 pts.	Which of the following tubes, present in the human body is lined with ciliated epithelium?
	A.	oviduct
	B.	artery
	C.	intestine
	D.	vein
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. 1 pts.	Which of the following are structurally suited to perform the functions of water transport and support in a plant?
	A.	sieve tube
	B.	companion cell
	C.	xylem vessel
	D.	spongy mesophyll
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. 1 pts.	Which cell type possesses a nucleus?
	A.	sieve tube
	B.	xylem vessel
	C.	companion cell
	D.	red blood cell
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. 1 pts.	Which cell type lacks a nucleus, but does have cytoplasmic strands in contact with neighbouring cells?
	A.	sieve tube
	B.	xylem vessel
	C.	companion cell
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. 1 pts.	Which cell type is non-living and has thickened end walls that overlap with other similar cells?
	A.	sieve tube
	B.	xylem vessel
	C.	companion cell
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1 pts.

The diagram below shows a picture of Chlamydomonas which is able to swim around in its natural habitat (stagnant water). Based on the evidence in the diagram, Chlamydomonas would be

an animal

a green plant

a fungus

a bacterium

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1 pts.

The diagram below shows a picture of Chlamydomonas which is able to swim around in its natural habitat (stagnant water). The table contains information about the labelled cell structures which line in the table is correct?

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The diagram below shows a picture of Euglena. Euglen could be classified as an animal because of the

absence of a cell wall

presence of a nucleus

absence of motile cilia

presence of a cell membrane

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1 pts.

The diagram below shows a picture of Euglena. Euglena could be classified as a plant because of the presence of a

cell membrane

chloroplast

contractile vacuole

flagellum

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1 pts.

Which cell’s structure is suited to the function of transmitting nerve impulses?

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1 pts.

Which cell’s structure is suited to the function of transporting oxygen?

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1 pts.

The diagram below shows a small piece of human tissue which consists of fibrous cords which are not elastic. The tissue would be called a

ligament, and it attaches muscle to bone

ligament, and it attaches bone to bone

tendon, and it attaches muscle to bone

tendon, and it attaches bone to bone

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1 pts.

The diagram below shows a type of plant cell. Compared with this cell, a mature xylem vessel would posssess

1 only

1, 2 and 3 onky

1 and 2 only

1, 2, 3, 4

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Examine the diagram of a transverse section through a plant leaf. Which of the following labelled parts are both composed of cells whose structure is suited to the their function of protection?

P & Q

Q & V

P & V

P & W

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1 pts.

Examine the diagram of a transverse section through a plant leaf. Photosynthesis occurs in which cells?

Q, R and S

R, S and W

P, Q and R

R, S and V

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1 pts.

Examine the diagram of a transverse section through a plant leaf. Which cells are structurally adapted to their role of controlling stomatal size?

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Examine the diagram of a transverse section through a plant leaf. Which tissue contains cells structurally adapted to move soluble carbohydrates to other parts of the plant?

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