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B1.1 Cell structure · Cell biology

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The diagram shows a plant cell.

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A typical plant cell (not to scale).
  1. (a)Name the parts labelled A, B and C.[3 marks]
  2. (b)Give one function of part C.[1 mark]
Total: 4 marks
(a)[3 marks]
  • A — cytoplasm
  • B — chloroplast
  • C — vacuole

One mark for each correctly named part.

(b)[1 mark]
  • The vacuole stores cell sap and helps keep the cell turgid (firm).

Accept: contains cell sap / water / sugars / ions / waste products.

Part A1 mark

Cytoplasm

Accept: cytoplasm

Part B1 mark

Chloroplast

Accept: chloroplast(s)

Part C1 mark

Vacuole

Accept: permanent vacuole

Part (b)1 mark

Stores cell sap / water (to keep the cell turgid).

Accept: contains cell sap / water / sugars / ions / waste products.

Do not accept: Provides support (too vague).

Total: 4 marks

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