IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) · Science

Cells and Living Systems: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 2 written questions with worked solutions. All on Cells and Living Systems.

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Question 1

1 mark

What is the main function of the cell wall in a plant cell?

Question 2

1 mark

If you observe a cell under a microscope and see a very large central vacuole and a regular, fixed rectangular shape, what type of cell is it likely to be?

Question 3

1 mark

Consider the following levels of organization in living systems:
Cells → Tissue → Organ → Organ System → Organism
Which of the following is an example of an organ?

Question 4

1 mark

Which of the following describes the correct levels of organization in a human body from the simplest to the most complex?

Question 5

1 mark

Which structure is found in a plant cell but not in an animal cell?

Question 6

3 marks

What are the three main parts of a cell that can be found in both plant and animal cells?

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Question 7

3 marks

A scientist observes a cell under a microscope and notices a cell wall and chloroplasts. Is this an animal cell or a plant cell? Explain your answer.

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