1. Qs 21
The drawing below shows the ultrastructure of E. coli.
Label structures A to E on the drawing.
State a function of part D.
What term is given to this bacterial shape?
d) List three ways in which prokaryotic cells differ from eukaryotic cells.

2. Ans 21
A = plasma membrane
B = cell wall
C = nuclear mass / nucleoid
D = mesosome
E = ribosomes
contain the enzymes for respiration/cell wall synthesis
Coccus
prokaryotic cells contain no membrane-bound organelles, eukaryotes do
prokaryote cells have no nuclear membrane, eukaryotes do; prokaryotes have a nuclear mass / nucleoid
eukaryotes have a nucleus / prokaryotes have one long circular chromosome, eukaryotes have many linear chromosomes
prokaryotes have no nucleoli, eukaryotes do
prokaryotic cell walls contain the structural polysaccharide murein, eukaryotic cell walls (if
present) contain cellulose
prokaryotes contain 70S ribosomes, eukaryotes contain 80S ribosomes

3. Qs 22
The diagram shows a cholera bacterium. It has been magnified times.
Name A
Name two structures present in an epithelial cell from the small intestine that are not
present in a cholera bacterium.
Cholera bacteria can be viewed using a transmission electron microscope (TEM) or a scanning
electron microscope (SEM).
c) Give one advantage of using a TEM rather than a SEM.
d) Calculate the actual width of the cholera bacterium between points B and C
Give your answer in micrometres and show your working.

4. Ans 22
(Plasma / cell) membrane
Nucleus / nuclear envelope / nuclear membrane / nucleolus
Mitochondrion;
Smooth / rough ER
Lysosome;
Microvillus / brush border
Golgi body
Linear / non-circular DNA / chromosome
80S / denser / heavier / larger ribosomes
Higher resolution / higher (maximum) magnification / higher detail (of image) OR
Allows internal details / structures within (cells) to be seen / cross section to be taken
0.42–0.46 µm [divide measured width (µm) by magnification]

5. Qs 23
The diagram shows part of an epithelial
cell from an insect’s gut
This cell is adapted for the three functions
listed below.
Use the diagram to explain how this cell is
adapted for each of these functions.
Use a different feature in the diagram for
each of your answers.
the active transport of substances from
the cell into the blood
b) the synthesis of enzymes
rapid diffusion of substances from the lumen of the gut into the cytoplasm

6. Ans 23 a)
Mitochondria respire
Release energy/ produce ATP
Transport against concentration gradient OR
Infolding of membrane
Increases (surface) area
More proteins for active transport b)
Ribosomes make proteins / enzymes
Enzymes are proteins
Release energy/produce ATP
(Energy/ATP) for protein / enzyme synthesis c)
Microvilli increase area / have large area

7. Qs 24
Filamentous algae are simple photosynthetic organisms that consist of long strands of very similar eukaryotic cells. Each of the cells in the strand is enclosed within a cellulose cell wall. The strand increases in length as the cells divide and elongate.
The photographs below show some cells in strands of a filamentous alga, as seen using a light microscope (x 200)
Name the process that is involved in the cell division of the filamentous alga
Circle the structure that would not be found in a cell from the strand of a filamentous alga
Lysosome Mitochondrion Plasmid Ribosome

8. Qs 24 (continued)
An investigation was carried out into the effect of temperature on the rate of growth of a filamentous alga. Several short strands of the alga were placed into culture solutions which were kept at five different temperatures and at a high light intensity.
The number of cells in the strands, in
Each culture solution, was counted at the
Beginning of the time period and again
after 18 days.
The rate of growth was then calculated.
The results of this investigation are shown
in the graph
Name the independent variable in
this investigation.
Using the information in the graph, describe and suggest explanations for the effect of temperature on the rate of growth of the filamentous alga.
Suggest why it was important that this investigation was carried out at a high light intensity
Suggest two abiotic factors, other than light intensity, that would need to be controlled
in this investigation..

9. Ans 24
Mitosis b) Plasmid c) Temperature d)
1. rate of growth increases as temperature increases {between 13oC and 22oC / up to 22oC}
2. rate of growth decreases {between 22oC and 25oC / above 22oC}
3. use of manipulated data to support above
e.g. increases by {0.7 (a.u.) / 4.5 times}, decreases by 0.1 (a.u.)
4. reference to enzymes involved (in growth)
5. molecules {move about more / have more kinetic energy}, as temperature increases ;
6. (therefore) {enzyme and substrate (molecules) collide more / rate of enzyme-substrate
complexes formation increases} as temperature increases
7. correct reference to denaturation of some {enzyme / protein } (molecules)
8. (therefore) rate of {growth / reactions} decreases as fewer enzyme molecules available e)
1. idea that (each temperature) has same light intensity
2. correct reference to must be above {threshold / compensation point}
3. (below which) no net photosynthesis takes place
4. reference to {so light is not limiting factor / so temperature is the limiting factor}
5. photosynthesis produces {material } needed for growth f)
1. {wavelength / colour / frequency} of light
2. CO2 concentration
3. pH (of solution)
4. reference to {mineral

10. Qs 25
Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections in eukaryotic organisms. The table below describes some of the structures that are found in cells.
Complete the table by writing the name of each of the structures described and stating whether it is found in prokaryotic cells only (P), eukaryotic cells only (E) or both types of cell (B).
Vancomycin is an antibiotic that kills bacterial cells by preventing the synthesis of peptidoglycan, a component of bacterial cell walls.
State the term used to describe antibiotics, such as vancomycin, that kill bacterial cells.
Suggest how bacterial cells are killed by vancomycin.
Explain why doctors have been advised to limit the prescription of antibiotics.

11. Ans 25 a)
b) Bactericidal c)
1. cell wall {weaker /cannot form properly
2. {cell / cell wall} bursts (easily)
3. during division
4. Due to high internal osmotic pressure d)
1. reference to antibiotic acting as selective pressure
2. reference to some bacteria resistant (to antibiotic)
3. idea that resistant bacteria survive and {reproduce / pass on resistance / pass on
gene
4. idea that antibiotic no longer effective
5. reference to some infections cannot be treated with antibiotics
Mitochondrion /
mitochondria
E / eukaryotic
Flagellum /
flagella
B / both
plasmid
P / prokaryotic

12. √ √ √ √ Qs 26 Prokaryotes, mitochondria and
chloroplasts have many features
in common.
The diagram shows a
mitochondrion.
Two of the features labelled
are typical of prokaryotes.
a) Place a tick (√) in each of the
two boxes that correctly identify
these features.
Answers in diagram
b) The table below shows some
features of mitochondria. If the
feature is also present in
chloroplasts, place a tick (√) in
the box to the right of that feature
and if it is absent, place a cross
(X) in the box.
Answers in table √ √ √ √

13. Qs 26
Bacteria have prokaryotic cells. The table shows functions of parts of a prokaryotic cell.
Complete the table by naming the part of the cell that carries out each function
Antibiotics can be used to treat disease caused by bacteria. Give two reasons why
antibiotics cannot be used to treat disease caused by viruses.
Ribosome
Plasmid
Capsule
Flagellum
Ans 26
In table
b) Viruses are not cells
Viruses do not have metabolism – e.g. protein synthesis
Viruses do not have cell walls
Viruses do not synthesise proteins / have ribosomes
Viruses are inside cells / antibiotics need to enter cells