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B1.1 Cell structure · Cell biology
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The diagram shows a plant cell.
- (a)Name the parts labelled A, B and C.[3 marks]
- (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 | Required answer | Additional guidance | Mark |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Cytoplasm | Accept: cytoplasm | 1 |
| B | Chloroplast | Accept: chloroplast(s) | 1 |
| C | Vacuole | Accept: permanent vacuole | 1 |
| (b) | 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). | 1 |
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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