B1 Cell structure

and transport
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01.1 D 1 AO2
B1.1.2
WS 1.2, 4.1
01.2 cellulose 1 AO1
B1.1.2
WS 4.1
01.3 C 1 AO1  1
cell membrane 1 AO2  1
B1.1.2
WS 1.2, 4.1
01.4 A 1 AO1  1
chloroplast 1 AO2  1
B1.1.2
B4.1.1
WS 1.2, 4.1
01.5 protein synthesis 1 AO1
B1.1.2
B6.1.5
WS 4.1
01.6 Any one from: 1 AO2
 muscle cell B1.1.2
 sperm cell WS 3.5, 4.1
 liver cell
 fat cell
these cells transfer a lot of energy 1
OR have a high rate of respiration
01.7 any one from: 1 AO2
 cytoplasm B1.1.1
 cell membrane WS 1.2, 3.5
 cell wall

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 B1 Cell structure
and transport
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Extra AO /
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02.1 Any one adaptation 1 AO1
with a correctly linked explanation 1 B1.1.3
from:
 has many mitochondria
Explanation: to transfer a lot of
energy or a lot of energy is needed
to swim
 produces enzymes/chemicals
Explanation: to help it digest /
enter the egg
 nucleus only contains 23
chromosomes
Explanation: to produce a full set of
chromosomes at fertilisation
02.2 55 µm Allow 2 marks 3 AO2
for 0.055 (mm). B1.1.5
Allow 1 mark for WS 1.2, 3.3, 4.2, 4.3,
correct 4.4, 4.5
substitution or
MS 1a, 2h, 3a, 3b
reorganisation.
03.1 Air bubbles 1 AO3
B1.1.2
Lower the coverslip using a mounted 1 WS 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.7,
needle. 3.5
03.2 Too much stain used. 1 AO3
B1.1.2
Use a filter paper/tissue to soak up the 1 WS 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.7,
excess. 3.5
03.3 Bigger field of view 1 AO3
B1.1.5
(so) it is easier to focus 1 WS 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.7
04.1 Carbon dioxide: Z 1 AO3
B1.3.1
Oxygen: Y 1 WS 1.2, 3.5
04.2 diffusion 1 AO1
WS 4.1

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04.3 Level 3: A clear and detailed description of osmosis and 5–6 AO1  3
active transport including references to the relative AO2  3
concentrations of the substances.
B1.1.3 B1.3.2
Level 2: A clear description of either osmosis or active 3–4 B1.3.3
transport OR some correct statements about osmosis and
WS 4.1
active transport.
Level 1: At least one correct statement about osmosis or 1–2
active transport.
Level 0: No relevant content. 0
Indicative content: allow does
examples of the points made in the not require
response energy
Water:
 moves by osmosis
 from a dilute solution in soil
 to a more concentrated solution in the
cell
 across a partially permeable membrane
 it is a passive process
Mineral ions:
 move by active transport
 from a dilute solution in soil
 to a more concentrated solution in cell
 against the concentration gradient
 requires energy
 from respiration
 requires oxygen

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