GCSE biology unit 3 quiz (B3.1)

A biology unit 3 quiz that covers B3.1

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Active transport is.....
The movement of substances against the concentration gradient
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Is this energy produced from cellular respiration?
True
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What about osmosis and diffusion then?
Osmosis: movement of water along the concentration gradient. Diffusion: movement of substances along the concentration gradient
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The alveoli are a site of gas exchange because....
They are moist, have a rich blood supply and have a large SA : Volume ratio?
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The rich blood supply of the alveoli maintains what?
the concentration gradient in both directions (along and against)
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Absorption in the gut is a combination of...
Active transport and diffusion?
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The Villi are adapted for exchange as they have....
A large SA, rich blood supply and thin walls
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In fish, a large SA is needed for exchange of gases. Which other features do fish have that allow gas exchange to happen?
the gills being stacked, separated by water and having a rich blood supply
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Being terrestrial (guard against water), insects don't lose much water. Which other factor prevents water loss in an insect?
they have a waterproof cuticle outside their shell
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What controls the actions of the stomata?
guard cells
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What is the transpiration stream?
the movement of water molecules through the xylem from the roots to the leaves
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How do plants regulate water loss?
Waxy cuticle, stomata on the bottom of leaves, wilting
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Is this energy produced from cellular respiration?

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True

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What about osmosis and diffusion then?

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The alveoli are a site of gas exchange because....

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The rich blood supply of the alveoli maintains what?

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