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Direction : Question 1 and 2 refer to the diagram below which cells grains cells cells
shows a variety of plant and animal cells. (The cells D. Pollen Cheek cells Red blood Mesophyll White blood
are not drawn in the same scale.) grains cells cells cells
E. Cheek cells White blood Pollen Red blood Mesophyll
cells grains cells cells

Directions : Question 3 and 4 refer to the following information :

Four microscopes (P, Q, R and S) are set up with different magnifications as
indicated in the table below. A blood smear is examined under each
microscope in turn.
Magnifications of
Microscope Eye piece Objective
P 5 10
1. Which cell may posses all the following structures ? Q 10 15
Cell wall cell membrane nucleus chloroplasts R 5 30
vacuole S 10 40
3. Under which microscope would you expect to observe the greatest
A. P number of blood cells at any given instant?
B. Q A. P
C. R B. Q
D. S C. R
E. T D. S

4. Which microscope requires the strongest light intensity in order to

obtain a clear view?
A. P
B. Q
2. Which of the following sets indicates the correct identity of the cells? C. R
P Q R S T D. S
A. Cheek cells Red blood White blood Mesophyll Pollen grains
cells cells cells 5. Human red blood cells and onion epidermal cells are similar in that
B. White blood Mesophyll Cheek cells Pollen Red blood they both
cells cells grains cells A. possess cell walls.
C. White blood Pollen Mesophyll Red blood Cheek cells B. possess central vacuoles.

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C. have no nuclei. C. (2) and (3) only

D. have no chloroplasts. D. (1), (2) and (3)

6. Which of the following features of the neurone shown in the diagram 9. When the word 'box' is viewed under microscope, which of the
above are essential for the coordinating function of an organism ? following can be seen ?
A. box
(1) possession of a nucleus B. pox
(2) long cellular extension C. xop
(3) branched endings D. xoq

A. (1) and (2) only 10. Which of the following is a correct step for using the microscope ?
B. (1) and (3) only A. Use the coarse adjustment knob for focusing under high power.
C. (2) and (3) only B. Reduce the light intensity for observation under high power.
D. (1), (2) and (3) C. Close one eye when observing the specimen under the
microscope.
7. Which of the following cells possess chloroplasts ? D. Position the specimen to the center of the field of view before
changing to a higher magnification.
(1) a guard cell
(2) a leaf mesophyll cell 11. The diagrams below show three types of human cells :
(3) an onion epidermal cell

A. (1) and (2) only

B. 1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

8. Which of the following descriptions of the different parts of a plant cell

are correct ?

(1) The nucleus contains genetic material.

(2) The vacuole contains water and dissolved mineral salts.
(3) The cell wall is selectively permeable to dissolved mineral salts.

A. (1) and (2) only

B. (1) and (3) only All three types of cells

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A. can move. order to observe more cells within the field of view, he should
B. have a nucleus
C. have a cell membrane A. increase the illumination of the slide.
D. can undergo cell division B. stain the epidermis with iodine solution.
12. Which of the following allows a more accurate estimation of the density C. use an objective with a lower magnification.
of stomata (number per unit area) of a leaf ? D. Reduce the distance between the slide and the objective.

A. to view a transverse section of the leaf under a microscope at low

power 16. It is difficult to see the nuclei of cells under the light microscope. Which
B. to view a transverse section of the leaf under a microscope at of the following would help to make the nuclei more visible?
high power
C. to view an epidermal peel of the leaf under a microscope at low A. staining the cells before mounting
power B. using a thinner glass slide for mounting the cells
D. to view an epidermal peel of the leaf under a microscope at high C. increasing the illumination of the cells
power D. reducing the distance between the cells and the objective
lens
13. In preparing a slide of an onion epdermal peel of for microscopic
examination, iodine solution is added to the peel. What is the use of 17. Which of the following correctly states the difference between a root
the iodine solution ? hair cell and a mesophyll cell?

A. to supply minerals to the cells Root hair cell Mesophyll cell

B. to test for the presence of starch
C. to prevent the cells from bursting A. dead cell living cell
D. to make certain cell structures more distinct B. chlorophyll absent chlorophyll present
C. can transport water cannot transport
water
D. not covered with cuticle covered with cuticle
14. All cells in a flowering plant have
A. a nucleus. 18. Which of the following statements about cellulose in plant cells is
B. a cell membrane. correct?
C. a cell wall. A. It stores energy for the plant cells.
D. chloroplasts. B. It can be stained blur-black with iodine solution.
C. It can helps to maintain the shape of the plant cells.
D. It regulates the movement of water in and out of the plant cells.
15. A student examines the epidermis of a leaf under the microscope. In

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B. to maintain turgidity of the stem

Directions: Questions 19 and 20 refer to the photomicrograph below, C. to transport mineral salts
which shows the cross section of a stem under different D. to store starch
magnifications:
Directions: Questions 21 and 22 refer to the diagram below, which
shows three different cell types found in the adult human
body:

19. A student first focused on the section under the microscope and saw
the section as shown in I. In order to see the section shown in II, the
following steps are required. Arrange them in the correct sequence.
(1) Turn the nosepiece for an objective of higher magnification.
(2) Turn the coarse adjustment knob / fine adjustment knob. 21. All three cell types
(3) Adjust the position of the section on the stage. A. possess a nucleus.
A (2), (1), (3) B. can move from place to place.
B. (2), (3), (1) C. are able to undergo cell division.
C. (3), (1), (2) D. contain a diploid set of chromosomes.
D. (3), (2), (1)
20. What is the function of cell type Y? 22. Structure X of cell type 3 is present abundantly in
A to conduct sugar away from the leaves A. the spinal nerves.

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B. the skeletal muscles.

C. the grey matter of the spinal cord.
D. the white matter of the cerebrum.

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