Theory

CH9 - GAS EXCHANGE AND SMOKING

(a) Fig. 6.1 is an electron micrograph of a cancer cell in the process of dividing by mitosis. The stage of mitosis visible in Fig. 6.1 is metaphase.S...

2009 Summer

MCQ

CH9 - GAS EXCHANGE AND SMOKING

What would be seen in an electron micrograph of a bronchus wall?1 cartilage cells2 ciliated cells3 exocytotic vesicles

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH9 - GAS EXCHANGE AND SMOKING

An oxygen molecule diffuses directly from the air in an alveolus to haemoglobin in a red blood cell. What is the minimum number of cell surface membr...

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH9 - GAS EXCHANGE AND SMOKING

A disease damages alveoli. Which effect does this have on the gas exchange surface area and volume of the lungs? [Table_1]

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH9 - GAS EXCHANGE AND SMOKING

A disease damages alveoli.Which effect does this have on the gas exchange surface area and volume of the lungs?[Table_1]

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH9 - GAS EXCHANGE AND SMOKING

An oxygen molecule diffuses directly from the air in an alveolus to haemoglobin in a red blood cell. What is the minimum number of cell surface membr...

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH9 - GAS EXCHANGE AND SMOKING

What would be seen in an electron micrograph of a bronchus wall?1. cartilage cells2. ciliated cells3. exocytotic vesicles

2009 Winter

MCQ

CH9 - GAS EXCHANGE AND SMOKING

Below are correct statements comparing blood, tissue fluid and lymph in a capillary bed.• W lacks large plasma proteins and red blood cells and has ...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH9 - GAS EXCHANGE AND SMOKING

Fig. 3.1 is an electron micrograph of a lymphocyte in the process of cell division during an immune response.(a) With reference to Fig. 3.1,(i) name t...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH9 - GAS EXCHANGE AND SMOKING

(a) Calculate the actual diameter of the alveolus along the line X–Y.Show your working and give your answer to the nearest micrometre.Answer = ........

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - CELL STRUCTURE

Which statements about resolution and magnification are correct?[Table_1]

2018 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - CELL STRUCTURE

An eyepiece graticule has a scale with 100 divisions. A stage micrometer has a scale with 50 divisions, each of which is 0.040 mm apart. Using a ×40 ...

2018 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - CELL STRUCTURE

A prokaryotic cell which is 1 µm in diameter, is magnified 50000 times in an electron micrograph. What is the diameter of the cell in the electron m...

2018 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - CELL STRUCTURE

A scientist carried out an experiment to separate cell structures in animal cells. The cells were broken open to release the cell structures. This ext...

2018 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - CELL STRUCTURE

Radioactively-labelled nucleotides are introduced into a cell.In which cell structures will the radioactivity first become concentrated?

2018 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES

What is the general formula for amylose?

2018 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES

The diagram shows relationships between some important molecules and bonds. What is represented by circles numbered 1, 2 and 3?

2018 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES

In unsaturated lipid molecules, where are double bonds located?

2018 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES

Phospholipids and triglycerides are important biological molecules.Which properties are correct for these molecules?[Table_1]

2018 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES

The diagrams show two arrangements of amino acids in a protein. Which row correctly names the bonds at S or T?

2018 Summer