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Homework 1.1: A: Cell Structure and B: Viruses

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Homework 1.

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A: Cell structure and B: Viruses

In question 1, you will check your understanding of some important terminology, and practise carrying
out magnification calculations that involve converting units between mm and µm.

Question 2 refers to the structure and classification of viruses and will help you to identify differences
between the structure of a virus and a prokaryotic cell.
1 a Explain what is meant by the terms magnification and resolution. [2]
b Explain why the details of the structure of a chloroplast can be seen using an electron
microscope, but not with a light microscope. [3]
c The photograph below shows two plant cells, as seen using a light microscope.

i Measure the maximum length of the cell labelled P. [1]


ii The actual length of this cell is 200 m. Using your measurement, calculate the
magnification of this photograph. [2]
iii These plant cells contain chloroplasts and mitochondria.
Give two similarities between the structure of a chloroplast and the structure of a
mitochondrion. [2]
d Chloroplasts and mitochondria both produce ATP.
Give two roles of ATP in plant cells. [2]
[Total: 12]
2 a Outline two ways in which the structure of a virus differs from the structure of a typical
prokaryotic cell. [2]
b Describe how viruses are classified, with reference to nucleic acids. [2]
[Total: 4]

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