The diagram shows a cell - Leaving Cert Biology - Question a - 2015
Question a
The diagram shows a cell.
(i) Name the parts labelled A, B, C and D in the diagram.
(ii) 1. Does the diagram shown above represent a plant cell or an animal cell?
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Worked Solution & Example Answer:The diagram shows a cell - Leaving Cert Biology - Question a - 2015
Step 1
Name the parts labelled A, B, C and D in the diagram.
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A = Cell membrane
B = Cell Wall
C = Chloroplast or mitochondrion
D = Vacuole
Step 2
Does the diagram shown above represent a plant cell or an animal cell? Give a reason for your answer.
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Plant Cell
The presence of a cell wall (B) and chloroplast(s) (C) indicates it is a plant cell, as these structures are typically found in plant cells but not in animal cells.
Step 3
Name one substance usually found in part D.
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Water or sugar, salt, or pigments can typically be found in the vacuole.
Step 4
Name the carbohydrate found in part D.
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Cellulose is the carbohydrate usually found in the cell wall.
Step 5
Part A is said to be selectively permeable or semi-permeable. What does this mean?
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This means that Part A (the cell membrane) allows certain substances to pass through it while restricting others, thus maintaining the internal environment of the cell.
Step 6
Ribosomes are also found in cells. What is their function?
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Ribosomes are responsible for synthesizing proteins, which are essential for various cellular functions.
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