CAIE IGCSE Biology 2.1.6 Specialised Cell Functions Questions

Practise identifying specialised cells and linking their adaptations to absorption, photosynthesis or neurone impulse conduction.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Biology 0610

Exam points

  • identify specialised cells from their stated functions
  • explain how cell adaptations support absorption, photosynthesis or impulse conduction

CAIE IGCSE Biology 2.1.6 Specialised Cell Functions Questions question 1

[Maximum number: 5]

Fig. 3.1 shows a drawing of a root hair cell and Fig. 3.2 shows a drawing of a palisade cell.

Fig. 3.1

Fig. 3.1

Fig. 3.2

Fig. 3.2

Explain the reasons for the difference in the numbers of mitochondria and chloroplasts between the root hair cell and the palisade cell, shown in Fig. 3.1 and Fig. 3.2.
mitochondria
chloroplasts

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