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 \nTick one box.  \nCytoplasm   \nNucleus   \nRibosomes   \nVacuole   \n(1)  \n(b) What is the name of a section of a chromosome that controls a characteristic?  \n(1)  \nFigure 1 shows information about the cell cycle.  \n(c) Which stage of the cell cycle in Figure 1 takes the most time?  \nTick one box.  \nCell growth   \nCopying of chromosomes   \nMitosis   \n(1)  \n(d) During mitosis cells need extra energy.  \nWhich cell structures provide most of this energy?  \nTick one box.  \nChromosomes   \nCytoplasm   \nMitochondria   \nRibosomes   \n(1)  \n(e) The cell cycle in Figure 1 takes two hours in total.  \nThe cell growth stage takes 45 minutes.  \nCalculate the time taken for mitosis.  \n\n|  |\n| --- |\n|  |\n|  |\n\nTime =   minutes  \n(2)  \nFigure 2 shows some cells in different stages of the cell cycle.  \n(f) Which cell is not dividing by mitosis Tick one box.  \n(1)  \n(g) Cell E in Figure 2 contains 8 chromosomes.  \nCell E divides by mitosis.  \nHow many chromosomes will each new cell contain?  \nTick one box.  \n2   \n4   \n8   \n16   \n(1)  \n(h) Why is mitosis important in living organisms?  \nTick one box.  \nTo produce gametes   \nTo produce variation  To release energy   \nTo repair tissues   \n(1)(Total 9 marks)  \nQ2 .  \nPlants are made up of cells, tissues and organs.  \n(a) Draw one line from each level of organisation to the correct plant part.  \nLevel of organisation Plant part  \nLeaf  \n(2)  \nFigure 1 shows a plant cell drawn to scale.  \n(b) Where in a plant would the cell in Figure 1 be found?  \nTick one box.  \nEpidermis   \nPalisade mesophyll   \nPhloem   \nXylem   \n(1)  \n(c) Calculate the length of the chloroplast labelled in Figure 1.  \n\n|  |\n| --- |\n|  |\n|  |\n\nLength =   micrometres  \n(2)  \n(d) Cells in plant roots do not photosynthesise.  \nGive one reason why.  \n___________________________________________________________________  \n___________________________________________________________________  \n(1)  \n(e) As a plant grows, new root hair cells are formed from unspecialised cells.  \nHow does an unspecialised cell become a new root hair cell?  \nTick one box.  \nDifferentiation   \nMetabolism   \nTranspiration   \nTransport   \n(1)  \nScientists can clone plants using tissue culture.  \nFigure 2 shows the process of tissue culture.  \n(f) Why might scientists want to clone plants?  \nTick one box.  \nTo create new species of plants.  \nTo introduce variation into plants.  \nTo protect endangered plants from extinction.  To reduce disease resistance in plants.   \n(1)  \n(g) What is the advantage of cloning plants using tissue culture?  \nTick one box.  \nNo special equipment is needed.   \nPlants can be produced quickly.   \nThe flowers are all different colours.   \nThe offspring are all genetically different.   \n(1)  \n(h) The growth medium in Figure 2 helps the plants to grow.  \nName one substance in the growth medium.  \n___________________________________________________________________  \n___________________________________________________________________  \n(1)  \n(Total 10 marks)  \nQ3 .  \nCell division is needed for growth and for reproduction.  \n(a) The table below contains three statements about cell division.  \nComplete the table.  \nTick one box for each statement.  \n\n|  | Statement is true for |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Statement | Mitosis\u003Cbr>only | Meiosis\u003Cbr>only | Both\u003Cbr>mitosis\u003Cbr>and\u003Cbr>meiosis |\n| All cells produced are genetically identical |  |  |  |\n\n\n| In humans, at the end of cell division each cell contains 23 chromosomes |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Involves DNA replication |  |  |  |\n\n(2)  \nBluebell plants grow in woodlands in the UK.  \n• Bluebells can reproduce sexually by","cbCais9mQH9vzf68","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCais9mQH9vzf68","pdf",1296708,"English","# Cell Division\n## Q1 Cell cycle and mitosis\n## Q2 Plant cells and tissue culture\n## Q3 Cell division in growth and reproduction\n## Q4 Rose black spot disease","[{\"question\":\"Where are chromosomes found during the cell cycle?\",\"answer\":\"Chromosomes are found in the nucleus.\"},{\"question\":\"Which stage of the cell cycle takes the most time?\",\"answer\":\"Cell growth takes the most time in the given figure.\"},{\"question\":\"Why is mitosis important in living organisms?\",\"answer\":\"Mitosis is important for repairing tissues (and also supports growth).\"}]","Cell Division - Practice Questions - GCSE AQA Biology 8641 | PDF",1790748664,202]