A-Level Biology Quiz

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Which component of a cell provides support and protection in plants, algae, fungi, and some bacteria?

  • Genetic material
  • Cytoplasm
  • Plasma membrane
  • Cell wall (correct)

What is the main composition of the cell wall?

  • Lipids
  • Cellulose fibres (correct)
  • Nucleic acids
  • Proteins

What is the function of the cell membrane?

  • Carry out essential functions
  • Provide support and protection
  • Maintain the integrity of the cell
  • Organize the passage of substances (correct)

Which component of a cell separates the cell's components from its surrounding medium?

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What allows the passage of water and dissolved substances through the cell wall easily?

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Flashcards

Cell wall

A rigid outer layer that provides support and protection for plant, algal, fungal, and some bacterial cells.

Cellulose

The primary structural component of the cell wall, composed of long chains of glucose molecules.

Cell membrane

A thin, flexible barrier that controls the movement of substances into and out of the cell.

Plasma membrane

The cell membrane is also known as the plasma membrane.

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Pits

Small holes or gaps in the cell wall that allow for the passage of water and dissolved substances.

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