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iGCSE Biology (0610) 2.2 Size of specimens iGCSE Style Questions Paper 1

Question

A student drew a diagram of an alveolus. The diameter of the alveolus in the diagram was 90 mm. The magnification of the diagram was ×225.

What is the actual size of the alveolus?

(A) 4.00 mm
(B) 2.50 mm
(C) 0.40 mm
(D) 0.25 mm
▶️ Answer/Explanation
The actual size can be found using the formula: \[ \text{Actual size} = \frac{\text{Size in diagram}}{\text{Magnification}} \] Substituting the given values: \[ \text{Actual size} = \frac{90\ \text{mm}}{225} = 0.4\ \text{mm} \] Therefore, the actual diameter of the alveolus is \(0.40\ \text{mm}\).
Answer: (C)

Question

Four students used a microscope to view some onion plant cells. Each student drew one of the cells.

Each student calculated the actual length of the cell and the magnification of their drawing.

Which student produced the longest drawing of a cell?

▶️ Answer/Explanation

To find the length of the drawing, we use the magnification formula: $\text{Image size} = \text{Actual size} \times \text{Magnification}$. Calculating for each student:

  • (A) $0.120 \text{ mm} \times 150 = 18 \text{ mm}$
  • (B) $0.125 \text{ mm} \times 300 = 37.5 \text{ mm}$
  • (C) $0.150 \text{ mm} \times 225 = 33.75 \text{ mm}$
  • (D) $0.200 \text{ mm} \times 175 = 35 \text{ mm}$

Comparing these values, Student (B) produced the longest drawing at $37.5 \text{ mm}$.
Answer: (B)

Question

The table shows the magnifications and image lengths of three specimens when seen with a light microscope.

What is the order of increasing actual lengths of the specimens, from smallest to largest?

(A) $X \rightarrow Y \rightarrow Z$
(B) $X \rightarrow Z \rightarrow Y$
(C) $Y \rightarrow X \rightarrow Z$
(D) $Z \rightarrow Y \rightarrow X$
▶️ Answer/Explanation
To find the actual length, use the formula: $\text{Actual Length} = \frac{\text{Image Length}}{\text{Magnification}}$.
* For specimen $X$: $\frac{0.20}{50} = 0.0040$ $mm$.
* For specimen $Y$: $\frac{0.50}{150} \approx 0.0033$ $mm$.
* For specimen $Z$: $\frac{0.40}{250} = 0.0016$ $mm$.
Comparing these values, the smallest is $Z$ ($0.0016$ $mm$), followed by $Y$ ($0.0033$ $mm$), and the largest is $X$ ($0.0040$ $mm$).
Therefore, the order of increasing actual length is $Z \rightarrow Y \rightarrow X$.
Answer: (D)
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