Mock Exam IB DP Biology SL Paper 1 Set 1

Question

A cell contains chloroplasts, plasma membrane and 80S ribosomes. What type of cell could it be?
A. Bryophyte
B. Lymphocyte
C. Prokaryote
D. Neuron

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Question

 More than 90% of cellular cholesterol is located in the cell’s plasma membrane. What is the
main role of cholesterol in the plasma membranes of mammalian cells?
A. To regulate membrane fluidity
B. To increase membrane solubility
C. To increase membrane permeability
D. To regulate membrane temperature

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Question

What is/are required for facilitated diffusion?
I. A concentration gradient
II. ATP
III. A channel protein
A. I only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III

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Question

Cell metabolism involves anabolic and catabolic reactions. Which process directly involves
anabolism?
A. Active transport of ions
B. Release of energy from glucose
C. Production of intracellular enzymes
D. Breakdown of worn-out cell organelles by lysosomes

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