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A simple quiz for GCSE students studying B3 AQA BIology.

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1.

How does Active Transport differ from diffusion?
- A.
  
  It is the movement of molecules
- B.
  
  Takes place across a cell membrane
- C.
  
  Is used in the re-absorption of glucose by the kidney
- D.
  
  Uses ATP (energy)
- E.
  
  Is used by root hair cells to uptake mineral ions from the ground.
2.

Where does gas exchange take place in a mammal?
- A.
  
  Lungs
- B.
  
  Trachea
- C.
  
  Alveoli
- D.
  
  Bronchi
- E.
  
  Bronchioles
3.

How are the gill lamellae of a fish not adapted for gas exchange?
- A.
  
  Large surface area to volume ratio
- B.
  
  Moistened
- C.
  
  Rich Blood Supply
- D.
  
  Thin
- E.
  
  Fully Permeable
4.

How does oxygen enter the body of a locust?
- A.
  
  Tracheoles
- B.
  
  Spiracles
- C.
  
  Lamellae
- D.
  
  Spirillium
- E.
  
  Trachea
5.

What actively helps ventilate our lungs?
- A.
  
  The trachea
- B.
  
  The diaphragm
- C.
  
  The nose
- D.
  
  The bronchi
- E.
  
  The pleural membranes
6.

The surface area of the small intestine is increased by the presence of what?
- A.
  
  Cilia
- B.
  
  Flagella
- C.
  
  Villi
- D.
  
  Alveoli
- E.
  
  Hairs
7.

Where does gas exchange take place in an insect?
- A.
  
  Tracheoles
- B.
  
  Alveoli
- C.
  
  Trachea
- D.
  
  Bronchioles
- E.
  
  Spiracles
8.

How could a fish improve the efficiency of gas exchange?
- A.
  
  Swim slower
- B.
  
  Reduce the blood supply to the gills
- C.
  
  Move more water over its' gills.
- D.
  
  Increase the thickness of the gill lamellae in the gill stack.
- E.
  
  Reduce the surface area of the gills
9.

What is the loss of water from a leaf?
- A.
  
  Transportation
- B.
  
  Translocation
- C.
  
  Transpiration
- D.
  
  Perspiration
- E.
  
  Transpitation
10.

Many plants have leaves with a thick........................ to reduce water loss.
11.

Where does gas exchange take place in a leaf?
- A.
  
  Spongy Mesophyll Layer
- B.
  
  Stomata
- C.
  
  Guard cells
- D.
  
  Palisade Layer
- E.
  
  Lower Epidermis