Oxford AQA IGCSE · Biology (9201)

Principles of organisation: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Principles of organisation.

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Question 1

1 mark

What is the definition of a tissue in a multicellular organism?

Question 2

1 mark

The stomach is an organ involved in the digestive system. Which type of tissue within the stomach is responsible for producing digestive juices?

Question 3

1 mark

Which of the following shows the correct order of biological structures from the simplest to the most complex?

Question 4

1 mark

Which specific plant tissue contains large air spaces to facilitate the diffusion of gases through the leaf?

Question 5

1 mark

During the development of a multicellular organism, cells undergo differentiation. Which of the following best describes the biological outcome of this process?

Question 6

2 marks

Define the term organ system as used in the context of biological organization.

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Question 7

3 marks

Explain how the process of cell differentiation during the development of a multicellular organism allows it to function more efficiently than a single-celled organism.

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Question 8

5 marks

Explain why large multicellular organisms require specialized exchange surfaces and transport systems, whereas single-celled organisms do not.

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Question 9

4 marks

Large multicellular organisms are organised into a hierarchy of structures.
(a) Define the terms 'tissue' and 'organ'.
(b) The human stomach is an organ involved in digestion. Name one type of tissue found in the stomach and explain its specific role in the digestive process.

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Question 10

5 marks

The human digestive system is an example of an organ system where several organs work together.
(a) Describe how the small intestine is adapted for the efficient absorption of digested food molecules.
(b) Name the organ that produces bile and explain two ways in which bile assists in the digestion of lipids in the small intestine.

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