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A-LevelBiologyCell structureMay/June 2020Paper 1 Q41 Mark

Four students were asked to match the function with the appearance of some cell structures in an animal cell. The functions were listed by a number. 1 organises microtubules to produce the spindle during cell division 2 synthesis of polypeptides 3 packaging of hydrolytic enzymes that will remain in the cell The appearances were listed by a letter. V membranes which surround an enclosed inner cavity W non-membrane bound, spherical structures X a double membrane with many pores Y non-membrane bound, cylindrical structures Z membrane-bound sacs, arranged as a flattened stack Which student correctly matched the numbered function with the appearance of the cell structure? [Figure 4.1]

A1: W, 2: X, 3: Y
B1: W, 2: Z, 3: W
C1: Y, 2: W, 3: Z
D1: Y, 2: Z, 3: Z

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About This A-Level Biology Question

This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Biology (9700) May/June 2020 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Cell structure and is worth 1 mark.

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