Eduqas A-Level Biology · EDUQAS A100QS
2 Biodiversity and physiology of body systems
Written & reviewed by James Millett — Biology (Imperial College London), PGCE Science (University of Cambridge).
Practice questions on Biodiversity and physiology of body systems
- The stomata in a leaf open and close to control gas exchange. Explain how the structure an… (5 marks, Explain)
- Describe how the structure of arteries, veins and capillaries is adapted to their function… (5 marks, Describe)
- Describe the roles of the four main components of blood in the human body. (5 marks, Describe)
- Root hair cells are adapted to absorb water and mineral ions from the soil. Explain how ro… (5 marks, Explain)
- Explain how the structure of arteries, veins and capillaries is related to their functions… (5 marks, Explain)
- Leaves are adapted to allow efficient gaseous exchange for photosynthesis. Explain how the… (5 marks, Explain)
- Explain how the structure of xylem vessels and phloem vessels are each adapted to carry ou… (5 marks, Explain)
- Phloem and xylem are the two main transport vessels in plants. Explain how the structure o… (5 marks, Explain)
- Phloem and xylem are the two main transport vessels found in plants. Describe how the stru… (5 marks, Describe)
- Explain why the human circulatory system is described as a 'double circulatory system' and… (5 marks, Explain)
- Red blood cells and platelets are two components of blood. Describe how the structure of r… (5 marks, Describe)
- The spongy mesophyll layer is an important part of a leaf for gas exchange. Explain how th… (5 marks, Explain)
- Fish gills are adapted for efficient gas exchange between water and the blood. Describe th… (5 marks, Describe)
- Explain how the alveoli in the lungs are adapted for efficient gas exchange. (5 marks, Explain)
- Explain why plants need both xylem and phloem vessels, and describe how each vessel is ada… (5 marks, Explain)
- Explain how blood clotting protects the body when a blood vessel is damaged. (5 marks, Explain)
- Phloem and xylem are the two transport tissues found in plants. Describe how the structure… (5 marks, Describe)
- Explain why the human circulatory system is described as a 'double circulatory system' and… (5 marks, Explain)
- Explain how root hair cells and xylem vessels are each adapted to allow water to be transp… (5 marks, Explain)
- A leaf is adapted for efficient gas exchange. Describe the features of a leaf that make it… (5 marks, Describe)
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