Here’s a question bank on the topic "Transport" tailored to BISE, Gujranwala standards.
Short Questions (120)
Easy (30%)
1. Define transport in biological systems.
2. What is the function of the cell membrane in transport?
3. Explain the term "solute."
4. Define "solvent."
5. What is an aqueous solution?
6. What does it mean for a solution to be saturated?
7. Define an unsaturated solution.
8. What is a supersaturated solution?
9. Explain dilution in the context of solutions.
10. What is molarity?
11. Define solubility.
12. What is a colloid?
13. Explain what a suspension is.
14. Give an example of a solvent used in everyday life.
15. Describe the process of diffusion.
16. What is osmosis?
17. How do plants transport water?
18. Define active transport.
19. What is passive transport?
20. Explain the role of transport proteins.
21. What is the significance of concentration gradients in transport?
22. Define bulk transport.
23. What is exocytosis?
24. Describe endocytosis.
25. How do ions move across the cell membrane?
26. Explain facilitated diffusion.
27. What is the role of ATP in active transport?
28. What is the significance of osmotic pressure?
29. Define filtration in terms of transport.
30. How does temperature affect the rate of transport?
Moderate (48%)
31. Compare and contrast active and passive transport.
32. Describe the process of osmosis and its importance in cells.
33. Explain how solubility affects transport processes.
34. What are the characteristics of colloids?
35. Discuss the significance of molarity in preparing solutions.
36. Explain the difference between saturated and unsaturated solutions with examples.
37. Describe how a supersaturated solution can be formed.
38. Discuss the effects of temperature and pressure on solubility.
39. What role does the cell membrane play in selective transport?
40. Explain how diffusion differs from facilitated diffusion.
41. Describe how nutrients are transported in the human body.
42. What are the types of endocytosis? Provide examples.
43. Explain the significance of osmoregulation in living organisms.
44. How does the concentration gradient influence the direction of transport?
45. Discuss the role of carrier proteins in transport across cell membranes.
46. What factors affect the rate of diffusion?
47. Compare simple diffusion and facilitated diffusion in terms of energy usage.
48. Explain how transport systems maintain homeostasis in cells.
Tough (36%)
49. Analyze the role of the sodium-potassium pump in cellular transport.
50. Discuss the impact of temperature on the rate of diffusion and solubility.
51. Evaluate the importance of transport mechanisms in drug delivery systems.
52. Explain the relationship between solute concentration and osmotic pressure.
53. Discuss the significance of membrane potential in transport.
54. Analyze the effects of environmental factors on the efficiency of transport processes.
55. Compare the mechanisms of transport in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
56. Explain the significance of aquaporins in water transport.
57. Discuss the role of phagocytosis in the immune response.
58. Evaluate how concentration gradients are established and maintained in cells.
59. Discuss how external factors, such as toxins, can disrupt transport processes.
60. Analyze the importance of transport proteins in maintaining cellular integrity.
Long Questions (10)
Easy (3)
1. What is a solution? Describe its components with examples.
2. Define and explain the term "aqueous solution" in detail.
3. Explain the concept of solubility and its significance in biological systems.
Moderate (4)
4. Compare and contrast saturated, unsaturated, and supersaturated solutions. Provide examples for each.
5. Discuss the process of osmosis and its importance in maintaining cell structure.
6. Explain the concept of molarity and its application in preparing solutions in the lab.
7. Describe the characteristics and significance of colloids in biological systems.
Tough (3)
8. Analyze the mechanisms of active and passive transport and their implications in cellular function.
9. Discuss how the properties of solutions influence physiological processes in living organisms.
10. Evaluate the impact of concentration gradients on transport mechanisms, providing examples from plant and animal cells.