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CAIE IGCSE Biology 2.1.6 Specialised Cell Functions Questions

Practise identifying specialised cells and linking their structures to transport, absorption, photosynthesis or communication.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Biology 0610

Exam points

  • identify a specialised cell from its stated function or function-linked structure before naming adaptations
  • link root-hair area and mitochondria to absorption, and palisade chloroplasts to photosynthesis
  • explain how neurone axons, branches, mitochondria, vesicles or receptors enable conduction of electrical impulses

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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