Specialised cells — Question Bank (Cambridge) — Cambridge IGCSE Physics 0625 Revision Notes & Topical Questions

Cambridge Lower Secondary Stage 7

Question 1
Paper Ref: 0610/23_Summer_2013_Q11

The diagram shows a specialised cell.
nucleus
cell membrane
cell wall
For which function is the cell adapted?
oo BD
absorption of water
contraction of muscles
movement of dust particles
transport of oxygen

Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: A

Question 2
Paper Ref: 5129/12_Winter_2020_Q1

Which cell structure is found in plant cells but not in animal cells?
A cell membrane
B-cell wall
C cytoplasm
D
nucleus

Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: B

Question 3
Paper Ref: 0610/11_Summer_2026_Q2

Which specialised cells move mucus?
A
B
Cc
D
ciliated cells
neurones
white blood cells
root hair cells

Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: A

Question 4
Paper Ref: 0610/12_Spring_2024_Q4

The diagram shows different types of cell.
Which structure do all these cells have?
A cell membrane
B cell wall
C_ chloroplast
D
nucleus

Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: A

Question 5
Paper Ref: 5129/12_Winter_2021_Q1

Which structure is not found in an animal cell?
A cell wall
B-cell membrane
C cytoplasm
D
nucleus

Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: A

Question 6
Paper Ref: 0610/21_Winter_2017_Q11

Which structure would be found in large numbers in cells that have a high energy requirement?
A chloroplast
B_ endoplasmic reticulum
C large vacuole
D
mitochondrion

Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: D

Question 7
Paper Ref: 0610/12_Spring_2025_Q4

The photomicrograph shows part of an animal cell.
What is the structure labelled X?
A chloroplast
B mitochondrion
C ribosome
D
vacuole

Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: B

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