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Ciliated epithelial cells line the airways. What is the function of their cilia?

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A

they absorb oxygen from the air into the blood

B

they beat to move mucus and trapped dirt away

C

they produce mucus that traps bacteria and dust

D

they kill bacteria by releasing digestive enzymes

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1.1 Cells and cell structure Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Biology
  3. /1.1 Cells and cell structure

41 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Biology 1.1 Cells and cell structure, covering 1.1.1 Sub-cellular structures and functions, 1.1.2 Specialised cells and their adaptations, and 1.1.3 Microscope technology and cell structures. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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