Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Transport mechanisms

Transport mechanisms — practice question

Fig. 1.1 shows part of an animal cell in a transmission electron micrograph.
(a)[3]

Give the names of structures A, B and C.

(b)[1]

Name one visible feature in Fig. 1.1 that would also occur in a prokaryotic cell.

(c)[2]

Cells like the one in Fig. 1.1 are able to divide by mitosis. Describe the role of centrioles in mitosis.

(d)[3]

Sodium ions cross cell surface membranes by facilitated diffusion or active transport. Explain why sodium ions cross cell surface membranes by these mechanisms rather than by simple diffusion.

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