Time: 1 hour
M.M. 30
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Question numbers 1 to 5 carry 1 mark each.
Question numbers 6 to 8 carry 2 marks each.
Question numbers 9 to 11 carry 3 marks each.
Question number 12 & 13 carry 5 marks each
Q1: Which of the following cellular structures contains its own DNA and is thought to be an ancient prokaryote symbiotically living in eukaryotic cells? (1 Mark)
(i) Lysosome
(ii) Mitochondria
(iii) Golgi apparatus
(iv) Endoplasmic reticulum
Q2: Fill in the blank: The semi-fluid substance inside the cell, which contains organelles and the cytoskeleton, is known as "________."
(1 Mark)
Q3: Who discovered the cell while examining a thin slice of cork?
(i) Anton van Leeuwenhoek
(ii) Robert Hooke
(iii) Matthias Schleiden
(iv) Theodor Schwann
Q4: True or False: The endoplasmic reticulum is responsible for the synthesis of ribosomes in eukaryotic cells.(1 Mark)
Q5: Which of the following organelles plays a key role in modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins for secretion or delivery to other organelles?(1 Mark)
(i) Nucleus
(ii) Mitochondria
(iii) Golgi apparatus
(iv) Ribosomes
Q6: Describe the function of the plasma membrane in a cell. (2 Marks)
Q7: Differentiate between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells in terms of their nuclear region. (2 Marks)
Q8: What would happen to an animal cell if placed in a hypotonic solution? (2 Marks)
Q9: Explain the role of mitochondria in a cell. (3 Marks)
Q10: Describe the process of osmosis and its importance in the cell. (3 Marks)
Q11: Discuss the structure and function of the nucleus in a eukaryotic cell. (3 Marks)
Q12: Compare and contrast plant cells and animal cells based on their structure and organelles. (5 Marks)
Q13: Explain the process of cell division and its importance in growth and reproduction. (5 Marks)
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