A Levels Biology (9700)•9700/13/O/N/20

Explanation
Matching cell functions to structural appearances in animal cells Steps:
- Function 1 involves ribosomes for mRNA translation; match to non-membrane-bound spherical structure (X).
- Function 2 is lipid synthesis by smooth endoplasmic reticulum; match to membrane-bound structure with enclosed cavity (V).
- Function 3 requires centrioles to form spindle fibers; match to non-membrane-bound cylindrical structure (Y).
- Verify choice D pairs 1-X, 2-V, 3-Y correctly.
Why D is correct:
- It aligns each function with the defining appearance: ribosomes (spherical, non-membrane-bound), smooth ER (membranous cavity), centrioles (cylindrical, non-membrane-bound).
Why the others are wrong:
- A: Matches 1 to V (membranous, not ribosomal) and 2 to W (spherical, not for lipids).
- B: Matches 2 to W (spherical, not lipid-synthesizing) and 3 to V (membranous, not centriolar).
- C: Lacks complete matching for function 3.
Final answer: D
Topic: Cells as the basic units of living organisms
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