Skip to main content
A-LevelBiologyCell structure9700/12 · May/June 2020 · 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]

This question uses a diagram from the original paper, which isn't shown here. Open the full paper from the past papers archive to see it.

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

✓ Correct answer

C: 1: Y, 2: W, 3: Z

Practise more questions on this topic

Oracle Prep sorts past-paper questions by topic, so you can drill Cell structure and see which topics are most likely to come up next.

Sign up free →

About this question

Topic
Cell structure, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source
A-Level Biology, May/June 2020 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 4.

Questions and mark schemes are from past examination papers and remain the copyright of the exam board. How Oracle Prep builds its content

Related Biology questions

© 2026 Oracle Prep