Topical Test Form 1 - Chapter 2 Cell As The Basic Unit of Life
Topical Test Form 1 - Chapter 2 Cell As The Basic Unit of Life
1. A ______ is the basic unit of all living things. The cell structures can be observed by using a
_____________. (2 marks)
2. What do we name the organisms that cannot be seen with the naked eye? _________________ (1 mark)
3. The following diagrams show two types of cells.
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(b) Identify the system shown in the diagram above and state its function in the human body.
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6. Explain what cell respiration is. (2 marks)
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7. Explain what photosynthesis is. (2 marks)
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8. Name two basic substances required for energy production in the human body.
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9. Mr. Jeremy rears fish in aquarium. However, his fish always die when there is no electrical supply. Mr.
Jeremys son, Thompson placed some seaweed inside the aquarium. Justify Thompsons action. (1 mark)
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10. The following are oxygen and carbon dioxide contents that have been recorded by a group of researchers in a forest
that has been cut down to set up a housing project.
Air content Before cutting down the forest After cutting down the forest
Oxygen 21% 18%
Carbon dioxide 0.03% 0.5%
(a) Based on the table above, explain the major effect of cutting down trees. ( 1 mark)
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(b) If the cutting down of trees cannot be avoided, what could be done to maintain the equilibrium of
oxygen and carbon dioxide in the air? ( 1 mark)
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