Plant Specialised Cells — Past Paper Exam
Cambridge IGCSE Biology 0610 · Papers 3 & 4 · Structure-Function Analysis
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Total Marks
State the function of a root hair cell.
Explain how the shape of a root hair cell adapts it for its function.
State TWO substances that are absorbed by root hair cells.
Explain how water moves from the soil into a root hair cell.
Suggest why root hair cells do not contain chloroplasts.
State the function of a palisade mesophyll cell.
State the organelle that is found in large numbers in palisade mesophyll cells and explain its role.
Explain how the position of palisade cells in the leaf adapts them for photosynthesis.
Palisade cells are column-shaped and packed tightly together. Explain the advantage of this shape.
State the two raw materials required by palisade cells for photosynthesis.
Explain why palisade cells contain chloroplasts but root hair cells do not.
Compare the adaptations of a root hair cell and a palisade cell for their respective functions.
Both root hair cells and palisade cells are specialised. Explain what is meant by a 'specialised cell'.
A student claims that root hair cells need mitochondria but palisade cells do not. Evaluate this claim.
A palisade cell and a root hair cell both have a large permanent vacuole. Suggest one reason why this is important for BOTH cell types.
🎯 Command Word Guide
State: Give a fact. No explanation needed. One or two key terms.
Explain: Give a reason. Use "because" — link structure to function.
Compare: State a similarity OR difference for BOTH items.
Suggest: Apply your knowledge to an unfamiliar context. One valid reason is enough.
Evaluate: Judge a claim — state if correct/incorrect AND justify with evidence.
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