Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) Biology PAPER 2 Foundation Tier QP JUNE 2024
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•• The total mark for this paper is 100.
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• Instructure
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1 Scientists use microscopes to study cells.
Figure 1 shows a light microscope.
part S
part T
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Figure 1
(a) Draw one straight line from each part of the microscope to its function.
(2)
part of microscope function
to stain the cells
part S to focus the image so that it is clear
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part T
to hold the slide in place
to provide light to see the image
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, (b) Figure 2 shows two photographs of bacteria.
Photograph A was taken through a light microscope.
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Photograph B was taken using an electron microscope.
Photograph A Photograph B
X
Figure 2
(i) Draw, in the box, the bacterial cell labelled X.
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Label one part of the bacterial cell on your diagram.
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(ii) State one advantage of using a light microscope and one advantage of using
an electron microscope to study these bacterial cells.
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A light microscope ............................................................................................................................. .. .................................................................................................
An electron microscope ............................................................................ ................................................... ...................................................................................
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