OxfordAQA International GCSE Biology
OxfordAQA International GCSE Biology Cells and Microscopy Exam Questions
Free OxfordAQA International GCSE Biology exam questions on Cells and Microscopy, with mark schemes. Covers animal, plant and bacterial cells, microscopes, magnification and cell specialisation.
Cells and Microscopy exam questions
These packs of real past exam questions cover the whole of 3.1 Organisation, including Cells and Microscopy. Work through every question on this sub-topic, then mark your answers against the mark scheme.
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About OxfordAQA International GCSE Biology Cells and Microscopy
This sub-topic covers cells and how they are studied.
What you need to know
- Cell types Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.
- Microscopy Magnification = image / actual size.
- Specialisation Specialised cells and differentiation.
Common mistakes in Cells and Microscopy
- Saying bacteria have a nucleus.
- Unit conversion errors.
Try two Cells and Microscopy exam-style questions
1. Find magnification if an image is 10 mm and the cell 0.1 mm. (1 mark)
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x100.
2. State one feature of a bacterial cell. (1 mark)
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Plasmids or a single loop of DNA.
Cells and Microscopy FAQs
What does this cover?
Cell structure, microscopes and specialisation.
Which practical links here?
Using a light microscope to observe cells.
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