Questions on Units 1.5 – 1.
9 on Cell Membranes
1 The diagram below shows a cell surface (plasma) membrane.
A B C
X E
(a) Name the structures A to E.
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(b) Label X shows a protein. Which of the following words correctly describes it?
Put a ring around your answer
extrinsic intrinsic
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(c) State the width of a cell surface (plasma) membrane.
There is one mark available for providing the correct unit of measurement.
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(2 marks)
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(d) Write the letter Z on the side of the membrane which the cytoplasm of the cell is on. (1 mark)
(e) Give a reason for your answer to part (d) using evidence from the diagram on the previous page.
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(2 marks)
Total: 10 marks
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2 The diagram below is showing the water molecules and glucose molecules over a membrane.
The water molecules are the smaller circles. The glucose molecules are the larger circles.
(a) Show the net movement of water by drawing in an arrow across the membrane. (1 mark)
(b) Name the process of transport shown in the diagram.
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(c) Explain why each of the molecules can or cannot cross the membrane directly:
(i) water molecules
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(ii) glucose molecules
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(4 marks)
Total: 6 marks
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3 Below is a diagram showing two active processes of bulk transport.
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(a) Label the two processes of endocytosis and exocytosis in the spaces provided in the diagram.
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(b) Explain the process of bulk transport.
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(c) Another active method of transport is active transport.
(i) Explain how this method of transport is an active process.
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(ii) Describe the processes of active transport and osmosis, highlighting differences between them
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(7 marks)
Total: 15 marks
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