Cell Biology Exam Questions
Questions covering eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells, cell structure, microscopy, cell division (mitosis), cell differentiation, stem cells, and cell transport (diffusion, osmosis, active transport). Download free past paper questions organised by topic with mark schemes.
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What topics are covered in AQA GCSE Biology Cell Biology?
Cell Biology covers: cell structure (eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells), cell specialisation and differentiation, microscopy and magnification calculations, cell division by mitosis, stem cells, and transport in cells including diffusion, osmosis, and active transport.
How many marks is Cell Biology worth in the GCSE Biology exam?
Cell Biology is part of Paper 1 which is worth 50% of your GCSE. The topic typically accounts for approximately 20-25 marks across both papers, including practical-based questions.
What are the most common Cell Biology exam questions?
Common questions include: calculating magnification, comparing animal and plant cells, explaining how substances move by diffusion/osmosis, describing mitosis stages, and explaining stem cell uses and controversies.
Do I need to know microscopy calculations for GCSE Biology?
Yes! You must know the formula: Magnification = Image size ÷ Actual size. You may need to rearrange this and convert between units (mm, μm, nm).
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