you are here >> science >> AS/A2 Level >> cell biology revision questions

Monday, 12 May

as/a2 level

AS/A2 Level home

AS/A2 Chemistry AS/A2 Physics

Cell Biology Revision Questions

Back to AS/A2 Biology Page

This is a multiple choice test on Cell Biology. Select the answer you believe to be correct from the drop-down boxes. Click on the "Check my answers" button to see how well you have done.

No.	Question	Answer
1	What is the literal translation of the word "eukaryotic"?
2	Which of the following is a correct difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells? A. Prokaryotes have a cell wall, eukaryotes don't B. Prokaryotes are larger than eukaryotes C. Prokaryotes have larger ribosomes than eukaryotes D. Prokaryotes have no membrane-bound organelles
3	The best definition for resolution is: A. The minimum distance between two objects that can be distinguished B. The magnification of a microscope C. The observed size divided by the actual size
4	The mitchondrion is where which cellular process takes place?
5	The largest organelle in a eukaryotic cell is:
6	Which of the following molecules was most likely to have been synthesized in the Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum?
7	The Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum gets its name because its membranes are studded with:
8	The main function of ribosomes is in:
9	The Golgi body has a major role in which of the following membrane transport processes?
10	Lysosomes contain digestive enzymes. Are these used for?: A. recycling cell materials B. digesting food C. carrying molecules for export from the cell
11	What type of molecule forms the bilayer in cell membranes?
12	The inside of the bilayer is
13	Water cannot diffuse through a bilayer because: A. A water molecule is too large B. The inside of the bilayer repels charged molecules like water C. A water molecule is too slow-moving
14	The main difference between active transport and facilitated diffusion is: A. In active transport the molecules move from areas of high to areas of low concentration B. In active transport, you need carrier proteins C. In active transport you need ATP to move molecules against a concnetration gradient D. In active transport, only water molecules move.
15	In osmosis, water moves from a: A. Hypotonic solution to a hypertonic solution B. Hypertonic solution to a hypotonic solution C. Isotonic solution to isotonic solution D. Isotonic solution to a hypotonic solution
16	The main role of the nucleolus, a region of the nucleus is:

ˆBack to top of page

site map privacy policy about this site

Home Key Stage 3 GCSE AS/A2 Level News FunZone About Us Site Map Contact Us

created and maintained by Richard Anderson at Wolverhampton City Learning Centre ©2005

01902 551509
FAX 01902 556728