Baseline quiz
Transport in cells (diffusion, osmosis, active transport) — answer a few questions to set a starting point. You can retry any time.
Transport in cells (diffusion, osmosis, active transport) — baseline
7 MCQs + 5 short answers. After self-marking, we save separate ratings per skill.
MCQ
1. Which process describes the movement of water through a partially permeable membrane?
2. Which process requires energy?
3. In diffusion, particles move overall from…
4. A plant cell is placed in a very concentrated sugar solution. What happens?
5. Why do villi help absorption in the small intestine?
6. In the potato osmosis practical, what is usually the independent variable?
7. Why should you blot the potato cylinders dry before weighing?
Short answer
1. Define diffusion. (2 marks)
2. Define osmosis. (2 marks)
3. Explain why active transport is needed to absorb glucose in the small intestine. (3 marks)
4. In the potato osmosis practical, state one control variable and how you would control it. (2 marks)
5. Describe how you would calculate percentage change in mass. (2 marks)
Score
Overall: 0/18 (0%)
| Skill | Score | % | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| diffusion-osmosis-active-transport | 0/10 | 0% | 0 |
| osmosis-in-plant-and-animal-cells | 0/1 | 0% | 0 |
| surface-area-and-diffusion | 0/1 | 0% | 0 |
| required-practical-osmosis | 0/6 | 0% | 0 |