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CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS

International General Certificate of Secondary Education
BIOLOGY 0610/01
Paper 1 Multiple Choice
May/June 2003
45 minutes
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1 Which of the following lists contains only arthropods?
A annelids, insects, myriapods

B arachnids, crustaceans, myriapods
C crustaceans, insects, molluscs
D insects, myriapods, nematodes
2 The diagram shows a half-flower.
petal
stamen
ovary
Use the following key to identify the type of flower.
1 petals attached above the ovary ……………….. go to 2

petals attached below the ovary ……………….. go to 3
2 stamens less than ten …………………………… type A
stamens more than ten …………………………. type B
3 sepals absent …………………………………….. type C
sepals present ……………………………………. type D
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3 The diagram shows some external features of a rat.
Which features, seen in the diagram, show that a rat is a mammal?
A diaphragm and lungs

B fur and whiskers
C legs and tail
D milk and sweat production
4 The table shows features that may be found in living cells.
Which features are found in a liver cell?
large cellulose
chloroplasts
central vacuole cell wall
A ✓ ✓ ✓
B ✓ ✓ ✗
C ✗ ✗ ✓
D ✗ ✗ ✗
5 The diagram shows a section through a mesophyll cell of a leaf.
Which part is partially permeable?
A
B
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6 The diagram shows four cells.
1 2 3 4
Which cells transport water?
A 1 and 2
B 1 and 3
C 2 and 4
D 3 and 4
7 In the pancreas, there are groups of cells that make insulin.
What describes these cells?
A an organ in an organism
B an organ system in an organism
C cells within a cell wall
D tissue in an organ
8 In an osmosis experiment, four potato strips, each 5 cm in length, were left in salt solutions of
different concentrations.
The table shows the lengths of the strips after 30 minutes.
Which salt solution was the most concentrated?
length of strips after

salt solution
30 minutes
A 4.5 cm
B 4.8 cm
C 5.0 cm
D 5.3 cm
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9 The diagram shows a section through a leaf.
By which process does carbon dioxide pass from X to Y?
A diffusion
B osmosis
C translocation
D transpiration

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10 The graph shows how the rate of an enzyme-controlled reaction changes with pH.
rate of
enzyme-controlled
reaction
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
pH
Which statement is correct?
A This enzyme is destroyed by acidic conditions.

B This enzyme works best in acidic conditions.
C This enzyme works best in alkaline conditions.
D This enzyme works best in neutral conditions.
11 Which kind of molecule could be an enzyme?
A fat
B glucose
C protein
D starch
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12 The table shows the mass of some nutrients found in 100 g of four different foods.
carbohydrate fat protein vit C vit D

food
/g /g /g / mg / mg
beans 10.0 0.4 5.0 3.0 0.0

bread 48.0 1.5 9.0 0.0 0.0
cheese 0.0 34.0 25.0 0.0 0.4
eggs 0.0 11.0 13.0 0.0 1.5
Which foods would best prevent rickets and scurvy?
rickets scurvy
A beans bread
B bread cheese
C cheese eggs
D eggs beans
13 The diagram shows some food moving along the alimentary canal.
direction of
circular muscle movement of
contracting food
food moved
along
What is the name of the process that pushes the food along?
A absorption
B digestion
C peristalsis
D swallowing

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Use this diagram, which shows a cross-section through a leaf, to answer questions 14 and 15.
14 Which cell type absorbs the most carbon dioxide during the day?
15 A leafy shoot is placed in a solution of red dye.
After 30 minutes, which part of a leaf from this shoot will contain the red dye?
16 The diagram shows cross-sections of three types of blood vessel (not drawn to the same scale).
X Y Z
What is the identity of the three vessels?
artery capillary vein

A X Y Z
B Y X Z
C X Z Y
D Y Z X
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17 What is happening in a bolus of food as it passes along the oesophagus?
A Fats are being digested.

B Fats are being emulsified.
C Protein is being digested.
D Starch is being digested.
18 The photograph shows some blood as seen under the microscope.
What is the function of the cell labelled X?
A blood clotting
B carrying oxygen
C defending against disease
D transporting hormones

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19 The roots of green plants take up nitrates from the soil.
What are the nitrates used to make?
A fat
B glucose
C protein
D starch
20 Which substance in cigarette smoke causes lung cancer?
A carbon dioxide
B carbon monoxide
C nicotine
D tar
21 Why does anaerobic respiration by yeast release less energy than aerobic respiration?
A Energy is lost in carbon dioxide.

B Energy is lost in oxygen.
C Energy remains trapped in ethanol.
D Energy remains trapped in lactic acid.
22 In which organ are excess amino acids broken down?
A bladder
B brain
C kidneys
D liver
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23 The diagram shows a section through part of the human eye.
Which part contains muscles?
24 The diagram shows a germinated bean seed with a horizontal radicle. This is placed on a slowly
rotating disc and is left for three days.
electric motor slowly rotating disc
radicle
bean seed
Which diagram shows the appearance of the radicle after three days?
A B C D

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25 The diagram shows the male reproductive system.
Where is testosterone produced?
D
A
26 The diagram shows stages in the life of a human from zygote to fetus.
Which processes occur during these stages?
fertilisation growth development

A ✓ ✗ ✓
B ✓ ✗ ✗
C ✗ ✓ ✗
D ✗ ✓ ✓
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27 The diagram shows stages of a menstrual cycle.
During which stage is a woman most fertile?
kdown of A
breaus lining –m
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28 The diagram shows a germinating bean seed with the seed coat removed.
X
Y
What are the structures X, Y and Z?
structure
X Y Z
A cotyledon radicle plumule
B plumule cotyledon radicle
C plumule radicle cotyledon
D radicle plumule cotyledon

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29 Which are needed for seed germination?
A carbon dioxide and oxygen

B chlorophyll and light
C soil particles and mineral salts
D water and a suitable temperature
30 The nucleus in each cell in the stem of a plant contains 32 chromosomes.
How many chromosomes are there in the nuclei of its pollen grains?
A 8
B 16
C 32
D 64
31 A heterozygous, brown-eyed woman and a blue-eyed man have a child.
If the allele for brown eyes is dominant to the allele for blue eyes, what are the chances that the
child is blue-eyed?
A 1 in 2
B 1 in 3
C 1 in 4
D none
32 A female fruit fly with short wings mates with a male with long wings. All the offspring are long-
winged.
Two of these offspring mate with each other.
What percentage of their offspring will have long wings?
A 25 % B 50 % C 75 % D 100 %
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33 The diagram shows a simple food chain.
1 2 3
green plants chickens wild dogs
Which process releases the energy which is then lost at 1, 2 and 3?
A evaporation
B photosynthesis
C respiration
D translocation
34 The diagram shows another simple food chain.
Which is the primary (first) consumer?
A B C D
solar energy grass caterpillar bird
35 The diagram shows part of the water cycle.
Which arrow represents condensation?
clouds
C D
B
water vapour plants soil
river

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36 The diagram shows the release of a gas into the atmosphere from different sources.
Sun
soil urine sheep tree
What is this gas?
A carbon dioxide
B nitrogen
C oxygen
D water vapour
37 The diagram shows part of a food web.
snakes badgers
frogs hedgehogs
worms slugs
plants
What is most likely to increase the size of the frog population?
A fewer hedgehogs
B fewer worms
C more badgers
D more snakes
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38 The diagram shows how some land near a lake is used.
rain
forest
land for
grazing
land for cattle
growing
crops
lake
silt
Which of the following is most likely to cause the lake to flood?
A cutting down the forest

B removing the cattle
C taking the silt out of the lake
D using pesticides on the crops
39 The diagram shows part of a food chain in a lake.
single-celled
small carnivorous
photosynthetic frog
crustacean bird
organism
The chart shows the concentration of a pesticide in the bodies of each organism in the chain.
Which organism on the chart is the frog?
concentration
of pesticide
A B C D
organism

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40 The diagram shows an area being developed for industry and agriculture.
smoke
fertilisers, herbicides and containing
pesticides applied to the land sulphur dioxide
factory
trees being cut down to

provide agricultural land
lake
Which would be the most likely to cause an initial increase in plant life in the lake?
A fertilisers
B herbicides
C pesticides
D smoke
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BIOLOGY 0610/01
May/June 2004
45 minutes
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There are forty questions on this paper. Answer all questions. For each question there are four possible
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1 What is a characteristic of all living organisms?
A breathing
B circulation
C egestion
D sensitivity
2 Which kind of skin do amphibians have?
A dry without scales

B dry with scales
C moist without scales
D moist with scales
3 The diagram shows how Homo sapiens (modern people) could have evolved from their
ancestors.
Homo sapiens (modern people)
Homo neanderthalensis
Homo erectus
Homo habilis (very early people)
Which statement about modern people and their ancestors is correct?
A They are in the same species and the same genus.

B They are in the same species but not the same genus.
C They are in the same genus but not the same species.
D They are neither the same species nor the same genus.
4 Which structures are found in a human sperm cell?
cell membrane cell wall haploid nucleus
A
key
B = present
= absent
C
D
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5 The diagram shows an animal.
body
Using the key, which animal is it?
body divided body not divided

into visible segments into visible segments
tail tail legs legs

present absent 3 pairs 4 pairs
animal animal animal animal

A B C D
Use the diagram of a section through a leaf to answer questions 6 and 7.
6 Which can perform the most photosynthesis?
A P B Q C R D S
7 The structures shown are all parts of the same
A cell.
B organ.
C organ system.
D tissue.
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8 The diagrams show examples of movement of substances in organisms.
alveoli small intestine atmosphere
oxygen amino acids carbon dioxide
capillaries capillaries leaf cells
Which process is taking place in all three examples?
A assimilation
B diffusion
C osmosis
D translocation
9 Some red blood cells were placed in distilled water and others were placed in three salt solutions
of different concentrations.
Which diagram shows the appearance of a cell has changed after being in the distilled water for a
short time?
A B C D
10 The table shows the conditions in four test-tubes containing equal quantities of starch and
salivary amylase.
In which test-tube is the starch broken down fastest?
pH temperature
A 2 27
B 2 37
C 7 27
D 7 37
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11 Which graph shows the effect of temperature on the activity of an enzyme?
A B
enzyme enzyme
activity activity
0 50 100 0 50 100
temperature / oC temperature / oC
C D
enzyme enzyme
activity activity
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12 The diagram shows a shoot growing from a potato tuber.
soil level
shoot
food store
in potato tuber
What is being transported in the phloem cells at X?
A starch downwards
B starch upwards
C sugars downwards
D sugars upwards
13 Which substance contains nitrogen?
A fat
B glucose
C protein
D starch
14 Why is sunlight necessary for photosynthesis?
A It is a catalyst.
B It is a source of energy.
C It provides nutrients.
D It provides oxygen.
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15 The table shows the percentage of protein, fat and carbohydrate in four samples of dried food.
Which sample has the highest energy content?
protein fat carbohydrate

% % %
A 76 9 15
B 17 0 83
C 33 32 35
D 15 85 0
16 The table shows some of the nutrients in four meals.
Which meal will be the most likely to stimulate peristalsis in the alimentary canal?
g / 100 g
carbohydrate fat fibre protein

(roughage)
A 18 12 8 25
B 30 32 2 12
C 40 15 10 5
D 38 4 22 10

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17 The diagram shows the circulatory system of a mammal.
capillary
network
in lungs
right atrium left atrium
right ventricle left ventricle
capillary network
in body organs
What describes the blood in vessels R and S?
R S
A deoxygenated deoxygenated
B deoxygenated oxygenated
C oxygenated deoxygenated
D oxygenated oxygenated
18 From which organ is most carbon dioxide excreted?
A kidney
B liver
C lung
D skin
19 Which word equation represents anaerobic respiration in muscles?
A glucose → lactic acid + energy

B glucose → ethanol + carbon dioxide + energy
C glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water + energy
D glucose + oxygen → lactic acid + water + energy
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20 Which process in green plants produces carbon dioxide?
A photosynthesis
B respiration
C translocation
D transpiration
21 The diagram shows structures associated with the human urinary system.
Which structure is the urethra?
from to
heart heart

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22 The diagram shows part of the human circulatory system.
In which vessel will absorbed alcohol first be found?
lungs
A
heart
D
liver
C
gut
B
kidney
23 The diagram shows the structures involved in a reflex action.
S
R
P
Q
hot pan
What shows the sequence in which these structures become involved?
A P→Q→R→S
B P→S→R→Q
C Q→R→S→P
D Q→S→P→R
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24 A person moves from sunlight into a dark room.
How do their eyes respond?
A The blind spots become larger.

B The blind spots become smaller.
C The pupils become larger.
D The pupils become smaller.
25 Which features are characteristic of insect-pollinated flowers?
A bright petals, large feathery stigmas

B bright petals, rough sticky pollen
C large feathery stigmas, nectaries
D small light pollen, nectaries
26 Which substance normally passes from a fetus to its mother through the placenta?
A alcohol
B glucose
C oxygen
D urea
27 What is the best measurement to determine the growth of seedlings?
A the dry mass of the whole seedling
B the height and width of the parts above ground

C the length from the root-tip to the stem-tip
D the total number of leaves

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28 A plot of land was divided into four. Each part was sown with 100 seeds in the dry season. Two
parts were covered with a net to stop small birds and mammals entering and two were watered,
as shown in the diagram.
In which plot would most seeds germinate?
A B
covered by net no net and

and watered watered
C D
covered by net no net and

and not watered not watered
29 Which shows the sex chromosomes in the body cells and in the sex cells in a man?
body cells sex cells
A XX all X
B XX all XX
C XY X or Y
D XY all XY
30 In humans, which types of variation are shown by blood group and height?
blood group height
A continuous continuous
B continuous discontinuous
C discontinuous continuous
D discontinuous discontinuous
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31 In a certain plant, the allele for white fruit, W, is dominant over the allele for yellow fruit, w.
A white-fruited plant was crossed with a yellow-fruited plant. About half of the offspring were
white-fruited and the other half were yellow-fruited.
Which genotypes did the parent plants have?
A ww and ww
B Ww and ww
C WW and ww
D WW and Ww
32 The diagram shows a food web.
snakes birds
squirrels toads lizards beetles
grasshoppers greenfly snails
green plants
Which organisms will increase in number, if the number of snakes increases?
A birds
B grasshoppers
C lizards
D squirrels

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33 Which organism would be a producer in a food chain?
A B
C D
34 From which food chain is least energy lost?
A green plant → human

B green plant → sheep → human
C green plant → cow (milk) → human
D green plant → small fish → large fish → human
35 The diagram shows part of the carbon cycle.
animals
X
green plants decay by microorganisms
carbon dioxide
in the air
What does X represent?
A death
B digestion
C photosynthesis
D respiration
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36 The diagram represents stages in the water cycle.
At which stage is the water in liquid form?
B
A C
sea
37 In which process is oxygen a waste product?
A active transport
B aerobic respiration
C anaerobic respiration
D photosynthesis
38 The graph shows the growth of a population of bacteria in a closed jar of nutrient solution.
At which point do limiting factors begin to control the growth of the population?
C D
bacteria /
unit volume
B
A
0
0 time

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39 Which graph shows the effect of pollution by sewage on the amount of oxygen dissolved in a
river?
A B
dissolved dissolved
oxygen oxygen
distance downstream distance downstream

sewage enters sewage enters
the river the river
C D
dissolved dissolved
oxygen oxygen

the river the river
40 A gardener planted some water plants in the stream at the bottom of the garden shown on the
diagram. At first the plants grew well but after a while they died.
Which source of pollution is most likely to have caused the death of the plants?
D railway
am
C farmer spraying fields with re
st
a pesticide to kill insects factory A factory
waste
garden
B sewage works
direction of
flow of stream
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BIOLOGY 0610/01
May/June 2005
45 minutes
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Write your name, Centre number and candidate number on the answer sheet in the spaces provided unless
this has been done for you.
There are forty questions on this paper. Answer all questions.

For each question there are four possible answers A, B, C and D. Choose the one you consider correct and
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1 A student was walking along a road when he saw an object under a tree.
When the student touched the object it changed colour, rolled over and divided into two.
Which characteristics of living organisms has the object shown?
A excretion movement nutrition

B growth reproduction sensitivity
C movement reproduction respiration
D movement reproduction sensitivity
2 Which type of living animal has a rough, dry, scaly skin?
A amphibian
B fish
C mammal
D reptile
3 The diagram shows features used in classifying the golden eagle.
backbone
P feathers and wings
curved beak and clawed feet
eagle
(Aquila)
Q golden
(chrysaetos)
To which groups, used in classification, do P and Q refer?
P Q
A class genus
B class species
C genus class
D species genus
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4 The diagram shows a section through a flower.
petal
Using the key, identify this flower.
1 sepals present ……………………………………… go to 2

sepals absent …………………………………….. go to 3
2 stamens attached to petals …………………….. A
stamens not attached to petals ………………… B
3 stigma above anthers …………………………… C
stigma below anthers …………………………… D
5 Which does not contain cytoplasm?
A liver cell
B palisade tissue
C red blood cell
D xylem vessel
6 Which parts are found in both plant and animal cells?
A cell membrane, large vacuole

B cell membrane, cytoplasm
C cell wall, large vacuole
D cell wall, cytoplasm
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7 The diagram shows parts of a mesophyll cell.
What are found in the parts labelled R and S?
R S
A chloroplasts nucleus
B chloroplasts and nucleus watery solution
C nucleus chloroplasts
D watery solution chloroplasts and nucleus
8 What is the heart?
A a cell
B an organ
C an organ system
D a tissue
9 Which function is carried out by the ciliated cells in the respiratory tract?
A filtering dirt from passing air

B making mucus
C moving carbon dioxide out of the lungs
D moving mucus to the throat
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10 Osmosis is the passage of …1… molecules from a region of their higher concentration to a region
of their lower concentration through a …2… permeable membrane.
Which words fill gaps 1 and 2?
1 2
A sugar completely
B sugar partially
C water completely
D water partially
11 The diagram shows part of an alveolus and part of a nearby capillary.
The arrows show the direction of movement of carbon dioxide and oxygen.
capillary
carbon
oxygen
dioxide
alveolus
By which process do these gases move?
A conduction
B diffusion
C osmosis
D transpiration
12 What is the optimum pH for a stomach protease?
A pH2 B pH7 C pH9 D pH12

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13 The graph shows the activity of an enzyme.
enzyme
activity
1 7 14
pH
What does the graph show about the activity of this enzyme?
A It is destroyed by high temperatures.

B It is most active in acid conditions.
C It is most active in neutral conditions.
D It is unaffected by pH.
14 Which function is performed by the ileum?
A absorption
B assimilation
C egestion
D ingestion
15 Which substances are stored in the body of a healthy person?
substance
carbohydrate fat protein
A Key
B = yes
C = no
D
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16 Which of these is digested by protease?
A key
B amino acid
glucose
C
chemical bond
D
17 What is translocated from the leaves to the growing parts of the plant?
A amino acids
B carbon dioxide
C starch
D water vapour
18 Double circulation of the blood means that for every complete circuit of the body
A atria and ventricles contract alternately.
B blood flows through the arteries and veins.
C blood flows through atria and ventricles.
D blood flows twice through the heart.
19 Which matches the component of blood to its function?
component function
A plasma carries glycogen

B platelets carry hormones
C red blood cells carry oxygen
D white blood cells carry nutrients

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20 Four flasks are sterilised and are set up as shown.
Which flask will contain most alcohol after several hours?
A B C D
cotton wool
yeast yeast yeast, water yeast, water

and water and water and sugar and sugar
at 4 ºC at 20 ºC at 4 ºC at 20 ºC
21 The diagram shows some body cells and a nearby capillary.
body cell
capillary
Which substances must pass in the direction of the arrow for the cells to respire aerobically?
A carbon dioxide and water

B glucose and oxygen
C salts and glucose
D water and salts
22 Which features of an animal’s skin make it suitable as a gaseous exchange surface?
features of skin
large area compared well supplied with
with body size blood vessels
A key
B = suitable
C = not suitable
D
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23 In which organ is urea formed and through which tube does it leave the body?
organ tube
A kidney ureter
B kidney urethra
C liver ureter
D liver urethra
24 Which substances are usually found in the urine of a healthy person?
A glucose and proteins

B salts and amino acids
C salts and water
D water and proteins
25 During a long-distance race, the body temperature of an athlete begins to rise.
Which changes occur to help return the body temperature to normal?
blood vessels
sweating
in the skin
A decreases constrict
B decreases dilate
C increases constrict
D increases dilate

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26 The diagrams show part of the arm being raised.
before after
movement movement
Which is the order of events that causes the movement shown in the diagrams?
A impulse in motor neurone → biceps contracts → muscle pulls bone

B impulse in motor neurone → triceps relaxes → muscle pushes bone
C impulse in sensory neurone → triceps contracts → muscle pushes bone
D impulse in sensory neurone → biceps relaxes → muscle pulls bone
27 Movement towards a stimulus is described as positive. Movement away from a stimulus is

described as negative.
Diagram 1 shows a plant shoot. Diagram 2 shows small invertebrates in a glass tube.
diagram 1 diagram 2
direction
of light direction black
of light cover
damp cotton wool
Which responses are being shown by these organisms?
plant shoot invertebrates
A negative phototaxis positive phototropism

B negative phototropism positive phototaxis
C positive phototaxis negative phototropism
D positive phototropism negative phototaxis
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28 Which structure contains the male gamete as it passes from one flower to another?
A anther
B ovule
C pollen
D seed
29 The diagram shows reproductive organs of a human male.
Which tube carries both sperms and urine?
C
B
30 What must be present before seeds will germinate?
A carbon dioxide
B light
C mineral salts
D water

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31 The graph shows how human height changes with age.
200
height / cm 100
0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
age / years
In which age range is growth fastest?
A 0–2 years
B 8–10 years
C 12–14 years
D 20–22 years
32 Which is an example of discontinuous variation in humans?
A blood group
B body mass
C height
D width of hand
33 A family has three daughters. The mother is pregnant for the fourth time.
What is the chance of the fourth child being a son?
A 25 % B 50 % C 75 % D 100 %
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34 The diagram represents a pyramid of biomass within an ecosystem.
carnivores
herbivores
producers
What shows the direction of energy flow through the pyramid?
A B C D
35 The diagram shows a food chain.
Where does energy enter the food chain?
sun
B primary C secondary
producer
consumer consumer
D
decomposer

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36 The diagram shows part of a section through a leaf.
The arrow represents part of the
A carbon cycle only.

B flow of energy.
C water and carbon cycles.
D water cycle only.
37 Which process does not return carbon dioxide to the atmosphere?
A burning coal
B decay of leaves in the soil
C photosynthesis in plants
D respiration in animals
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38 The diagram shows the release of a substance into the atmosphere from different sources.
Sun
What is this substance?
A carbon dioxide
B oxygen
C urea
D water vapour
39 The table shows the population of a type of small mammal on an island, over five years.
year population size
1 5200
2 5800
3 6400
4 6900
5 230
What could have caused the change in population size between years 4 and 5?
A immunity to disease
B less pollution
C more predators
D plenty of food

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40 What changes in the concentration of oxygen, number of bacteria and number of fish are caused
by sewage entering a river?
concentration of number of number of

oxygen bacteria fish
A decreases decreases increases

B decreases increases decreases
C increases decreases decreases
D increases increases increases
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Question Question
Key Key
Number Number
1 A 21 C
2 D 22 C
3 C 23 A
4 C 24 C
5 D 25 C
6 B 26 C
7 B 27 D
8 B 28 B
9 A 29 B
10 A 30 C
11 B 31 D
12 D 32 B
13 B 33 D
14 D 34 B
15 A 35 B
16 B 36 D
17 B 37 B
18 C 38 C
19 D 39 B
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1 Which organisms carry out respiration, growth, movement and excretion?
A all animals and all plants

B animals only
C arthropods and flowering plants only
D plants only
2 Which group includes animals with four legs and a dry scaly skin?
A amphibians
B birds
C mammals
D reptiles
3 Which structure contains genes?
A the cell membrane of an animal cell

B the cytoplasm of an animal cell
C the nucleus of a plant cell
D the vacuole of a plant cell
4 The diagram shows a leaf.
Use the key below. From which plant, A, B, C or D was the leaf taken?
1 leaf has a smooth edge ………………………….. go to 2

leaf has a toothed (serrated) edge ……………… go to 3
2 leaf has a long stalk (petiole) ……………………… plant A
leaf has a short stalk (petiole) …………………….. plant B
3 leaf is longer than it is wide ………………………. plant C
leaf is wider than it is long ………………………… plant D
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5 The diagram shows a plant cell.
In which part of the cell do carbon dioxide and water combine to form glucose?
6 The diagrams show the outer layers of cells.
Which is correct for an animal cell?
A B
outer surface outer surface
key
= cellulose cell wall

C D = cell membrane
outer surface outer surface
7 The diagrams show four different cells (not drawn to scale).
1 2 3 4
blood cell sperm cell root hair cell muscle cell
Which cells provide a large surface area for absorption?
A 1 and 2 B 1 and 3 C 2 and 4 D 3 and 4

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Which structure is an organ and which structure is a tissue?
organ tissue
A P S
B Q R
C R P
D S Q
9 Osmosis is defined as the diffusion of water molecules
A down their concentration gradient through a partially permeable membrane.

B down their concentration gradient through a permeable membrane.
C up their concentration gradient through a partially permeable membrane.
D up their concentration gradient through a permeable membrane.
10 Which structure is adapted for the diffusion of gases?
A alveolus
B diaphragm
C oesophagus
D trachea
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11 Starch is digested by amylase in the mouth, but it is not digested in the stomach.
What is the reason for this?
A All starch digestion is completed in the mouth.

B The pH in the stomach is not suitable for the amylase to work.
C The starch does not stay in the stomach long enough to be digested.
D The temperature in the stomach is not suitable for the amylase to work.
12 Which graph shows the effect of temperature on the activity of a human digestive enzyme?
A B
rate of rate of
reaction reaction
20 70 20 70
o o
temperature / C temperature / C
C D
rate of rate of
reaction reaction
20 70 20 70

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13 The apparatus shown in the diagram is used to investigate the effect of a green plant on carbon
dioxide in the air.
light
air in air out
limewater limewater
X plant pot Y
in plastic
bag
Limewater goes cloudy if carbon dioxide is bubbled through it.
What happens to the limewater in X and in Y?
X Y
A goes cloudy goes cloudy

B goes cloudy stays clear
C stays clear goes cloudy
D stays clear stays clear
14 Which substance is transported by xylem vessels?
A carbon dioxide
B oxygen
C sugar
D water
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15 How is the rate of transpiration affected by decreasing temperature and by decreasing light
intensity?
decreasing decreasing
temperature light intensity
A slower slower
B slower faster
C faster slower
D faster faster
16 Poor nutrition can lead to a condition called rickets in which bones fail to develop properly.
The table shows some minerals and vitamins present in four foods.
Which food would be best for a child who has rickets?
calcium iron vitamin C vitamin D
A key
B = substance present
C = substance absent
D
17 The diagram shows a potted plant and the same plant 24 hours later.
24 hours
What causes the change in the appearance of the plant?
A Water moves from the leaves to stem.

B Water loss is greater than water uptake.
C Water uptake is equal to water loss.
D Water uptake is greater than water loss.

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18 Which shows the functions of the parts of the blood?
red blood cells white blood cells platelets
A antibody production clotting oxygen transport

B clotting oxygen transport antibody production
C oxygen transport antibody production clotting
D oxygen transport clotting antibody production
19 Which word equation represents anaerobic respiration in human muscle?
A glucose → carbon dioxide + ethanol (alcohol)
B glucose → carbon dioxide + lactic acid
C glucose → ethanol (alcohol)
D glucose → lactic acid
20 In an experiment three glass bell jars were set up as shown in the diagram.
air
from
bell jar lungs
green
plant
P Q R
left in sunlight left open to the air breathed out by a
for 8 hours air for 8 hours student for 5 minutes
At the end of the experiment, which bell jar has the most oxygen and which has the least?
most oxygen least oxygen
A P Q
B P R
C Q P
D R P
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21 The graph shows the rate and depth of breathing in a person before exercise.
2.5
volume of air in 2.0

lungs during
breathing / dm3 1.5
1.0
0 4 8
time / s
Which graph shows the rate and depth of breathing of the same person immediately after a
period of exercise?
A B
2.5 2.5
volume of air in 2.0 volume of air in 2.0

lungs during lungs during
breathing / dm3 1.5 breathing / dm3 1.5
1.0 1.0
0 4 8 0 4 8
time / s time / s
C D
2.5 2.5

1.0 1.0
0 4 8 0 4 8
time / s time / s
22 In which organ is urea made and by which organ is it removed from the blood?
where made where removed
A kidney kidney
B kidney liver
C liver kidney
D liver liver

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23 The diagram shows structures within human skin under two different external conditions.
condition 1 condition 2
blood vessel
sweat glands
What are external conditions 1 and 2?
condition 1 condition 2
A cool hot
B cool cool
C hot cool
D hot hot
24 Which of these contains relay neurones?
A effector
B receptor
C spinal cord
D stimulus
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25 The diagram shows a section through an eye.
Which structure contains cells that are sensitive to light?
B
D
26 Which part of a seed grows into the root system of a plant?
A cotyledon
B plumule
C radicle
D testa (seed coat)
27 What must always be present for seeds to germinate?
A chlorophyll
B light
C soil
D water

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28 The diagram represents the menstrual cycle.
X
27 28 1
26 2
25 3
24 days 4
23 5
Z 22 6
21 7
20 8
19 9
18 10
17 11
16 12
15 14 13
Which events may occur at X, Y and Z?
X Y Z
A implantation ovulation menstruation

B menstruation ovulation implantation
C ovulation implantation menstruation
D ovulation menstruation implantation
29 Night-blindness is an inherited condition, caused by a dominant allele.
The chart shows how this condition was passed on in one family.
key
normal female
normal male
male with
X night-blindness
Person X marries someone with normal sight.
What is the chance that their first child will have night-blindness?
A 0% B 50 % C 75 % D 100 %
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30 Which graph shows the change in the number of cells from the start of germination in a seed until
the seedling starts to photosynthesise?
A B
number number
of cells of cells
0 0
0 time 0 time
C D
number number
of cells of cells
0 0
0 time 0 time
31 Why does meiosis occur during the formation of gametes?
A It allows the number of gametes to be doubled.

B It prevents asexual reproduction occurring in the life cycle.
C It prevents variations appearing in the phenotype.
D It produces haploid gametes in preparation for fertilisation.
32 The diagram shows the genotypes of two parent plants and three of their offspring for a
characteristic that is controlled by a dominant allele.
parents plant 1 plant 2

Rr Rr
offspring plant 3 plant 4 plant 5

RR Rr rr
Which of the plants have the same phenotype?
A 1, 2 and 4 only
B 1, 2, 3 and 4
C 3 and 5 only
D 3, 4 and 5

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33 In the ecosystem of a tropical rainforest, the producers obtain energy from the
A consumers.
B decomposers.
C rotting leaves.
D sunlight.
34 A generalised food chain may be shown as follows.
producer → primary consumer → secondary consumer → tertiary consumer
Which labelled organisms in the food web below are both secondary and tertiary consumers?
foxes
toads and lizards kestrels
C
A stoats
carnivorous B
insects spiders
D
voles rabbits
herbivorous
insects
vegetation
35 The activity of decomposers returns substances to the atmosphere.
Which products of decomposition enter the atmosphere?
A carbon dioxide and nitrogen

B carbon dioxide and water
C oxygen and nitrogen
D oxygen and water
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36 The diagram represents part of the carbon cycle.
carbon dioxide in air
carbon compounds
X
in green plants
carbon compounds
in animals
What processes are represented by X and Y?
X Y
A combustion photosynthesis
B photosynthesis respiration
C respiration excretion
D excretion nutrition
37 Which process is part of both the carbon cycle and the water cycle?
A evaporation
B photosynthesis
C translocation
D transpiration
38 Which factor has had the least effect on the rate of growth of the population of the world during
the last 200 years?
A the use of birth control

B improved agriculture
C the elimination of predators
D an improvement in medicines

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39 The concentration of a pesticide in the tissues of the organisms in the following food chain was
measured.
plants → small fish → large fish → bird of prey
Which organism on the bar chart is the large fish?
0.5
0.4
pesticide 0.3
concentration
in tissues / 0.2
mg per kg
0.1
0
A B C D
organism
40 The graph shows how oxygen concentration and numbers of bacteria change when sewage is
added to a river.
sewage
added P
dissolved
oxygen
amount /
arbitrary units
bacteria
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700

distance downstream / m
What describes the oxygen concentration and the numbers of bacteria between the point at
which sewage is added and point P?
A Oxygen concentration and numbers of bacteria stay the same.

B Oxygen concentration decreases and numbers of bacteria increase.
C Oxygen concentration increases and numbers of bacteria decrease.
D Oxygen concentration remains the same and numbers of bacteria increase.
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0610/01 Paper 1 (Multiple Choice), maximum raw mark 40
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Question Question
Key Key
Number Number
1 C 21 D
2 D 22 B
3 B 23 A
4 C 24 D
5 B 25 D
6 B 26 C
7 A 27 B
8 C 28 C
9 D 29 A
10 A 30 B
11 C 31 D
12 B 32 D
13 C 33 A
14 A 34 C
15 B 35 B
16 B 36 D
17 A 37 D
18 C 38 B
19 B 39 B
20 A 40 A
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Paper 1 Multiple Choice May/June 2007
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1 Which process involves the release of energy from food substances in all living cells?
A breathing
B nutrition
C respiration
D transpiration
2 Which of the four vertebrates in the table is a mammal?
scaly skin hair four limbs tail
A key
B = present
C = not present
D
3 The picture shows an animal.
What is the name of this animal according to the binomial system?
A Catus
B Felis leo
C Male African lion
D Top African jungle carnivore
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4 The diagram shows a fish.
dorsal fin
caudal fin
pectoral fin
anal fin
pelvic fin
Use the key to identify the fish.
1 black stripe across the eye ..……………………… go to 2

no black stripe across the eye ..….……….. A
2 black stripe on caudal fin …………………………. go to 3
no black stripe on caudal fin ………………… B
3 black spot below dorsal fin ……………….……….. C
no black spot below dorsal fin ………………. D
5 Which structures are found in a human sperm cell?
cell membrane cell wall haploid nucleus
A key
B = present
C = not present
D
6 What is cytoplasm?
A a fluid-filled space
B a jelly-like substance
C a surrounding wall
D a tiny green disc

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7 The diagram shows some of the structures found in the human abdomen.
What type of structures are X and Y?
X Y
A organ organ
B organ organ system
C organ system tissue
D tissue organ system
8 Cilia are present on the surface of the cells of the trachea. The cilia of a smoker work less
effectively than those of a non-smoker.
How does this affect the smoker?
A Less carbon dioxide is released.

B Less oxygen is released.
C More bacteria enter the lungs.
D More mucus is removed from the lungs.
9 What is an example of osmosis?
A Carbon dioxide goes out through the stomata of a leaf.

B Digested food is absorbed from the small intestine.
C Oxygen goes into the blood from an alveolus.
D Water enters a plant root from the soil.
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10 The diagram shows an experiment on diffusion.
sugar solution X
20 % sugar solution
permeable bag
More sugar diffuses out of the bag than diffuses in.
What is the concentration of sugar in solution X?
A 10 % B 20 % C 30 % D 40 %
11 The temperature of an enzyme-controlled reaction is increased by 10 °C.
How does this affect the rate of reaction?
A It always increases the rate.

B It always decreases the rate.
C It may increase or decrease the rate.
D It has no effect on the rate.
12 An enzyme from the stomach that digests protein, and cooked egg white that contains protein,
are placed in four test-tubes.
When the egg white is digested the mixture becomes clear.
Which tube becomes clear first?
A B C D
egg white egg white egg white egg white

and enzyme and enzyme and enzyme and enzyme
acid acid alkali alkali
temperature 20 °C temperature 37 °C temperature 20 °C temperature 37 °C

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13 The diagrams show the arrangement of cells in a section of a green leaf.
Which arrow represents the diffusion of the most oxygen during bright sunlight?
A B
C D
14 Which elements do carbohydrates contain?
A carbon, hydrogen and oxygen

B carbon, hydrogen and sulphur
C carbon, nitrogen and oxygen
D carbon, nitrogen and sulphur
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15 The diagram shows the human alimentary canal, with a string marked in metres beside it.
oesophagus
0
3
string marked
in metres
4
9 anus
How long is the small intestine?
A 2m B 6m C 8m D 9m
16 What is a function of the human blood system?
A carrying eggs from the ovary to the uterus

B carrying glucose from the gut to the liver
C carrying partly digested food from the mouth to the stomach
D carrying urine from the kidney to the bladder

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17 The diagram shows the stem of a plant. A strip of the outer tissue including the phloem has been
removed.
xylem
phloem
How is transport in the plant affected?
A Amino acids and sucrose cannot pass to the roots.

B Dissolved salts cannot pass to the leaves.
C Water cannot pass to the leaves.
D Water cannot pass to the roots.
18 The diagram shows how the appearance of a potted plant changes over a period of four days.
Which environmental conditions are most likely to cause this change?
humidity light intensity
A high high
B high low
C low high
D low low
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19 Why is yeast used in breadmaking?
A to provide alcohol
B to provide carbon dioxide
C to provide oxygen
D to provide lactic acid
20 Which features are present in gaseous exchange surfaces?
large surface area moist thick walls
A key
B = present
C = not present
D
21 Which component of cigarette smoke is most likely to cause lung cancer?
A carbon dioxide
B carbon monoxide
C nicotine
D tar
22 What is an example of homeostasis?
A breathing in oxygen
B regulating blood glucose
C removing undigested food through the anus
D urinating to empty the bladder

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23 The table shows an analysis of urine and of blood after filtration in the kidney.
percentage of substance in
substance
blood urine
glucose 0.10 0.00

salts 0.30 0.60
urea 0.03 2.00
water 90.00 97.00
Which substance is completely reabsorbed by the kidney?
A glucose
B salts
C urea
D water
24 The diagram shows a neurone.
X Y
Which structures could be found at X and Y?
X Y
A brain intestine
B brain leg
C eye hand
D skin spinal cord
25 The diagram shows shoots of maize seedlings.
Which shoot shows negative geotropism?
A B C D
light light
gravity gravity
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26 Where are the male gametes produced in a flowering plant?
A petal
B sepal
C stamen
D stigma
27 The diagram shows the changes that occur to the uterus lining during the menstrual cycle.
day
28 1 2 3
27
4
26
25
5
4
6
21 22 23 2
7
9 8
lining of uterus
20
10
gets thicker
11
19
lining of 12
uterus 18 13
17 14 15 16
When do the following stages occur in this cycle?
lining starts to uterus lining

bleeding
break down thickens
A days 13 – 14 days 6 – 25 days 1 – 4

B days 1 – 4 days 26 – 27 days 6 – 25
C days 6 – 25 days 1 – 4 days 26 – 27
D days 1 – 4 days 13 – 14 days 6 – 25

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28 The diagrams show a plant cell P changing to become cell Q.
P Q
What do the changes between P and Q show?
A development and germination

B germination and mitosis
C growth and development
D mitosis and growth
29 Which graph shows the change in dry mass from the time a seed starts to germinate (X) until
green leaves have appeared above the soil (Y)?
A B C D
dry dry dry dry

mass mass mass mass
X time Y X time Y X time Y X time Y
30 Which feature of a human is controlled by genes only?
A age at death
B blood group
C dietary deficiency disease
D lung cancer
31 A dominant allele
A causes only harmful characteristics.

B is responsible for male characteristics.
C never undergoes mutation.
D produces the same phenotype in heterozygotes and homozygotes.
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32 In one type of plant, the allele for red flowers (R) is dominant to the allele for white flowers (r).
A plant with red flowers is crossed with a plant with white flowers. Half of the offspring have red
flowers and half have white flowers.
What are the genotypes of the parent plants?
A R and r
B RR and rr
C Rr and Rr
D Rr and rr
33 In an ecosystem, plants absorb sunlight.
Which other organisms in the ecosystem depend on this process for their energy?
animals decomposers
A key
B = depend
C = do not depend
D
34 The diagram shows a pyramid of biomass for all organisms in an ecosystem.
Which organisms are herbivores?
A
B
C
D

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35 A single tree is food for a large population of caterpillars. Several small birds eat the caterpillars.
The small birds are eaten by a bird of prey.
Which is the pyramid of numbers for this food chain?
A B
C D
water vapour in the air
compounds in living plants compounds in living animals
Which process in living plants is responsible for returning water vapour to the air at P?
A combustion
B condensation
C photosynthesis
D respiration
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37 How will soil erosion and rainfall be affected by deforestation?
soil erosion rainfall
A decrease decrease
B decrease increase
C increase increase
D increase decrease
38 Which graph shows the growth of a population where there are no limiting factors?
A B
population population
size size
0 0
0 time 0 time
C D
size size
0 0
0 time 0 time
39 Which human activity helps to prevent the extinction of animal species?
A creating more farmland

B creating nature reserves
C destroying natural habitats
D extracting natural resources

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40 The diagram shows an area being developed for industry and agriculture.
smoke containing
sulphur dioxide
fertilisers, herbicides and
pesticides applied to the land
factory
trees being cut down to

provide agricultural land
lake
Which would be the most likely to cause an initial increase in plant life in the lake?
A fertilisers
B herbicides
C pesticides
D smoke
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Number Number
1 C 21 B
2 A 22 A
3 D 23 B
4 D 24 D
5 B 25 C
6 B 26 B
7 D 27 B
8 A 28 C
9 D 29 B
10 C 30 C
11 A 31 D
12 C 32 B
13 A 33 C
14 B 34 D
15 A 35 A
16 B 36 D
17 B 37 C
18 D 38 D
19 D 39 A
20 B 40 C
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1 The diagram shows some organisms living in water.
plant
animals
decomposers
Which process is carried out by all the living organisms shown?
A photosynthesis
B pollination
C respiration
D transpiration
2 The table lists some of the features of three groups of invertebrates – arthropods, annelids and
molluscs.
Which shows the correct features of each group?
arthropods annelids molluscs
A segmented body, segmented soft body, rarely unsegmented soft body,

exoskeleton and jointed have legs have internal or external
limbs shell
B segmented body, segmented body, segmented soft body, rarely
exoskeleton and jointed exoskeleton and jointed have legs
limbs limbs
C unsegmented soft body, segmented soft body, rarely unsegmented soft body,
have internal or external have legs have internal or external
shell shell
D segmented soft body, rarely unsegmented soft body, segmented body,
have legs have internal or external exoskeleton and jointed
shell limbs
3 What is the correct order of arthropod groups, from those with most legs to those with fewest
legs?
A arachnids → crustaceans → insects → myriapods
B crustaceans → myriapods → insects → arachnids
C insects → arachnids → myriapods → crustaceans
D myriapods → crustaceans → arachnids → insects
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Use the key to identify this animal.
1 rounded ears ................................ A

pointed ears .................................. go to 2
2 spots on the body ......................... B
no spots on the body .................... go to 3
3 straight tail .................................... C
curly tail ........................................ D
5 The diagram shows a type of plant cell.
cytoplasm vacuole
nucleus chloroplast
In which tissue is this cell found?
A leaf epidermis
B palisade mesophyll
C root epidermis
D xylem
6 Which structure is found only in plant cells?
A cell membrane
B chloroplast
C cytoplasm
D nucleus

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7 The table shows features that may be found in cells.
Which is true for a liver cell?
large cellulose
chloroplasts
A key
B = found
C = not found
D
8 What do all living things release during respiration?
energy oxygen carbon dioxide
A key
B = released
C = not released
D
What are structures X and Y?
A organs in an organ system

B organs in a tissue
C organ systems in an organ
D tissues in an organ
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10 A student investigated osmosis in potatoes. He set up the apparatus shown.
potato cylinder potato cylinder

P Q
scales
distilled very concentrated

water sugar solution
At the beginning the potato cylinders were exactly balanced. He immersed the cylinders into the
liquids for 4 hours, after which the cylinders were lifted out of the liquids. Cylinder P was now
heavier than cylinder Q.
Which statement explains what happened?
A Water moved into both cylinders.

B Water moved out of both cylinders.
C Water moved into the cylinder in the distilled water and out of the cylinder in the sugar
solution.
D Water moved out of the cylinder in the distilled water and into the cylinder in the sugar
solution.
11 An experiment is set up as shown.
membrane permeable
to iodine molecules
mixture of
starch and water
iodine solution
What is the colour of the starch and water mixture after 30 minutes?
A blue-black
B orange
C white
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12 Which are characteristics of enzymes?
A They are carbohydrates and biological catalysts.

B They are carbohydrates and chemical messengers.
C They are proteins and biological catalysts.
D They are proteins and chemical messengers.
13 The diagram shows part of the digestive system.
1
2
What is a function of the liquid produced by part 1 and released into part 2?
A to digest proteins to amino acids

B to increase the surface area of fat droplets
C to acidify the contents of part 2
D to prevent further digestion of starch
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14 The graphs show the quantities of selected vitamins and minerals in four foods.
vitamin C vitamin D Fe Ca
mg / 100 g µg / 100 g mg / 100 g mg / 100 g
30 15 3 150
20 10 2 100
10 5 1 50
0 0 0 0
fish
fruit
fish
fruit
fish
fruit
egg
beans
egg
beans
egg
beans
egg
beans
fish
fruit
Which food is the richest source of the vitamin or mineral essential for the transport of oxygen by
the blood?
A beans
B eggs
C fish
D fruit
15 The table shows whether starch was still present after four different experiments.
experiment result
starch + water at 20 °C key

starch + amylase at 20 °C = starch present
starch + amylase at 30 °C = starch absent
starch + boiled amylase at 30 °C
What broke down the starch?
A amylase
B boiled amylase
C heat
D water

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16 The diagram shows blood as seen under a microscope.
Which identifies parts P, Q, R and S of the blood?
plasma platelet white blood cell red blood cell
A P Q R S
B Q P S R
C R S Q P
D S R P Q
17 In which state does water enter and leave a plant?
enters leaves
A liquid liquid
B liquid vapour
C vapour liquid
D vapour vapour
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18 The plan shows the blood system of a mammal.
head and
fore-limbs
key
oxygenated blood
deoxygenated blood
lower body
and hind limbs
What does the part labelled X represent?
A heart
B kidneys
C liver
D lungs
19 Which route is taken by air passing into the lungs of a human?
A alveolus → trachea → bronchus
B bronchus → trachea → alveolus
C trachea → alveolus → bronchus
D trachea → bronchus → alveolus
20 Which products of anaerobic respiration are important for making beer and bread?
beer bread
A carbon dioxide simple sugar

B ethanol carbon dioxide
C lactic acid ethanol
D simple sugar lactic acid

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21 A person has been smoking heavily for many years.
A lot of dust and micro-organisms enter their lungs.
Which statement explains why this occurs?
A Their arteries are blocked with tar.

B The cilia in the trachea have been destroyed.
C The person is addicted to nicotine.
D The surface area of the lungs is reduced.
22 Capillaries near the surface of the skin become wider after drinking large amounts of alcohol.
Why does this cause the body temperature to drop?
A It allows heat to be lost rapidly from the skin.

B It causes vasoconstriction.
C It prevents vasodilation.
D It stops the person from sweating.
23 The diagram represents some human organs and their blood vessels.
liver
P
Q
gut
kidney
R
Immediately after taking an alcoholic drink, how would the levels of alcohol compare in blood
vessels P, Q and R?
P Q R
A very high some very high

B some very high very low
C very low very low some
D very high very low very low
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24 The diagram shows muscles and bones in a human arm.
muscle P
muscle Q
When muscle Q contracts, what happens to muscle P and to the arm?
muscle P the arm
A contracts bends
B contracts straightens
C relaxes bends
D relaxes straightens

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25 Thirty woodlice were placed in the centre of a dish with four compartments, each with different
conditions. The diagram shows the number of woodlice that had moved into the different
compartments after twenty minutes.
dark and damp dark and dry

17 8
light and damp light and dry

4 1
What do these results show?
A Woodlice prefer light and damp conditions.

B Woodlice prefer light and dry conditions.
C Woodlice prefer to be in the dark.
D Woodlice prefer to be in the light.
26 Which shows where eggs and sperms are made?
eggs sperms
A fallopian tube (oviduct) sperm duct

B ovary testis
C ovary urethra
D uterus testis
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27 The following four processes occur during reproduction in a plant.
1 The male nucleus fuses with the female nucleus.

2 The male nucleus is released from the pollen tube.
3 The male nucleus travels down the pollen tube.
4 The pollen grain grows a pollen tube.
In which order do these processes occur after pollination?
first last
A 3 4 1 2
B 4 3 2 1
C 3 4 2 1
D 4 3 1 2
28 Which set of conditions will best enable seeds to germinate quickly?
water oxygen temperature (°C)
A absent present 20
B present absent 20
C present present 20
D present present 0

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29 In arthropods, growth occurs only after the exoskeleton is shed and before the new one hardens.
Which graph shows a typical growth curve for an arthropod?
A B
length of length of
arthropod arthropod
time time
C D
length of length of
arthropod arthropod
time time
30 In the life cycle of a mammal, what describes the eggs or sperms and the cells of the embryo?
eggs or sperms cells of the embryo
A diploid diploid
B diploid haploid
C haploid diploid
D haploid haploid
31 Which cross shows how a boy inherits sex chromosomes from his parents?
A B C D
mother father mother father mother father mother father
XY XX XY XY XX XY XX XY
son son son son

XX XY XX XY
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lettuce plants slugs toads grass snakes
fungi
Which organisms are the producers?
A grass snakes
B lettuce plants
C slugs
D toads
33 The diagram shows energy flow through a food chain.
energy energy in energy in

in plant 10 % of energy tissue of 10 % of energy tissue of
X tissue primary secondary Y
passed on consumer passed on consumer
30 KJ 3 KJ 0.3 KJ
90 % of 90 % of
energy lost energy lost
By which processes is energy lost between X and Y?
A digestion and excretion

B digestion and photosynthesis
C excretion and respiration
D photosynthesis and respiration

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34 The diagram shows a simple water cycle.
cloud
tree
rain
soil
What is responsible for water loss from the tree?
A decomposition
B photosynthesis
C translocation
D transpiration
35 Which shows from where most plants and most animals obtain carbon?
most plants obtain most animals

carbon from obtain carbon from
A the air plants

B the soil the air
C the air the soil
D the soil plants
36 What does a plant make with the nitrates it absorbs?
A carbohydrates
B fats
C mineral salts
D proteins
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37 The table shows the changes in the world population over a period of two hundred years.
estimated population
year
(millions)
1790 850
1890 1500
1990 5000
What has made the largest contribution to this population change?
A decreased food supply

B decreased use of chemical contraception
C increased food supply
D increased use of chemical contraception
38 Why might pesticides sprayed onto the fields reduce a bean crop?
A Pesticides damage plant leaves.

B Pesticides damage plant roots.
C Pesticides kill insects that feed on bean plants.
D Pesticides kill insects that pollinate bean plants.
39 What may cause the rapid growth of plants in a lake?
A excess fertilisers
B excess herbicides
C low water pH
D low water temperature

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40 The table shows some information about two closely related species of sea bird.
bird species X bird species Y
mixed diet, but no small fish eats mostly small fish

catches fish out at sea catches fish near river mouths
nests high on cliffs or broad ledges nests low on cliffs or on shallow ledges
Sewage pollution at the mouth of a river destroys its fish stocks.
What is likely to happen to local populations of these birds?
A There will be no change to either species.

B Species X numbers will decrease, species Y will remain constant.
C Species Y numbers will decrease, species X will remain constant.
D Both species numbers will increase.
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for the guidance of teachers
0610 BIOLOGY
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Page 2 Mark Scheme: Teachers’ version Syllabus Paper

Question Question
Key Key
Number Number
1 A 21 B
2 B 22 C
3 D 23 B
4 B 24 D
5 C 25 B
6 A 26 B
7 C 27 C
8 C 28 C
9 A 29 C
10 D 30 C
11 A 31 A
12 D 32 B
13 A 33 D
14 B 34 A
15 B 35 D
16 B 36 D
17 B 37 C
18 A 38 C
19 C 39 A
20 B 40 D
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BIOLOGY 0610/01
45 minutes
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1 Which process removes the waste products of metabolism from the body?
A excretion
B nutrition
C reproduction
D respiration
2 According to the binomial system, how should a human be named?
A Homo Sapiens
B Homo sapiens
C homo Sapiens
D homo sapiens
3 Which leaf comes from a monocotyledonous plant?
A B C D
4 The diagram shows a palisade cell from a leaf.
Which labelled structure produces oxygen?
A
B
D
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5 Which structure contains genes?
A the cell membrane of an animal cell

B the cytoplasm of an animal cell
C the nucleus of a plant cell
D the vacuole of a plant cell
6 The diagram shows a cross section through two guard cells of a leaf.
W X
Which labelled structures would also be found in an animal cell?
A W and X B X and Y C Y and Z D Z and W
7 The diagram shows some cells from the lining of the trachea (windpipe) in the respiratory tract.
What is the function of the structures labelled X?
A absorbing oxygen
B killing micro-organisms
C moving mucus
D trapping bacteria

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8 Which structures contain a cell nucleus?
red blood cell root hair cell xylem vessel
A key
B = contains nucleus
C = no nucleus
D
9 Which diagram shows the appearance of a plant cell several minutes after it has been placed in a
concentrated solution of sugar?
A B
C D
10 The dots represent molecules of a gas in four tubes at the beginning of an experiment.
In which tube will more molecules move from X to Y than in the opposite direction?
X Y
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11 What is the optimum pH for stomach protease?
A pH 2 B pH 7 C pH 9 D pH 12
12 The diagram shows part of a starch molecule.
Which diagram shows this molecule after it has been completely digested?
13 Which cell type contains the most chloroplasts?
A palisade mesophyll
B phloem
C spongy mesophyll
D xylem

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14 Four foods were tested for
fat (using ethanol),

protein (using the biuret test),
reducing sugar (using Benedict’s solution),
starch (using iodine solution).
Which food contains protein and starch?
colour of result of food test

blue / black purple / lilac brick-red / orange milky-white
A key
B = nutrient present
C = nutrient absent
D
15 Cobalt chloride paper is blue when dry but turns pink when wet. Some blue cobalt chloride paper
was fastened to the upper and lower surfaces of a leaf on a plant X and a leaf on plant Y.
The diagram shows the results of the experiment.
12
10
8
time taken for
cobalt chloride
6
paper to turn
pink / minutes
4
0
upper lower upper lower
surface surface surface surface
plant X plant Y
Through which leaf surface was water lost most quickly?
A plant X, upper surface

B plant X, lower surface
C plant Y, upper surface
D plant Y, lower surface
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16 The diagrams show stages in the passage of water through a plant.
The circles are the starting points for arrows to show the direction in which the water moves.
Which circle must have an arrow pointing downwards only?
17 Translocation occurs in phloem tubes. Aphids feed on the contents of phloem tubes.
What type of food would be lacking in their diet?
A amino acid
B fat
C sucrose
D water

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18 The diagram shows the human heart.
W X
Z Y
Which two chambers contract at the same time?
A W and X B W and Z C X and Z D X and Y
19 Which substances are formed during anaerobic respiration in animals and yeast?
animals yeast
A alcohol alcohol and lactic acid

B alcohol and carbon dioxide alcohol
C lactic acid alcohol and carbon dioxide
D lactic acid and water lactic acid
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20 In an experiment, three glass bell jars were set up as shown in the diagram.
air
from
bell jar lungs
green
plant
P Q R
A P Q
B P R
C Q P
D R P
21 The diagram represents the exchange of gases during breathing and during respiration in the
body.
oxygen
oxygen in blood
X Y
carbon
carbon dioxide
dioxide
in blood
What is represented by X and by Y?
X Y
A lungs air
B lungs body cells
C body cells air
D body cells lungs

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22 The diagram shows a kidney and its blood vessels.
artery
vein
ureter
In a healthy person, which structures transport glucose?
A artery only
B artery and ureter
C artery and vein
D ureter and vein
23 What is true for a runner, at the end of a marathon race, in a hot climate?
A sweating and vasoconstriction

B sweating and vasodilation
C vasoconstriction only
D vasodilation only
24 When a person is frightened, adrenalin is released by the adrenal glands.
What are the effects of the adrenalin?
breathing rate heart beat rate
A decreased decreased
B decreased increased
C increased decreased
D increased increased
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25 What crosses the placenta from fetal blood to maternal blood in larger quantities than from
maternal blood to fetal blood?
A amino acids
B carbon dioxide
C glucose
D oxygen
26 Fruits can be dispersed by animals or by wind. The table contains descriptions of four fruits.
Which fruit will be dispersed by wind?
fruit description
A fleshy and scented

B light weight and has a wing
C sticky and has hooks
D sweet tasting and brightly coloured
27 The graph shows the relationship between age and weight for boys and girls.
70 boys
60
50 girls
40
mass / kg
30
20
10
0
0 5 10 15 20
age / years
At what age does the graph show that girls are heavier than boys?
A 3 B 7 C 12 D 15

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28 The experiment shown in the diagram was set up to see what conditions are needed for seeds to
germinate. Except for tube number 5, all tubes are kept at room temperature.
1 2 3
cotton wool soaked

in a chemical that
absorbs oxygen
seeds seeds seeds
dry wet wet

cotton cotton cotton
wool wool wool
4 5
black box black box
seeds seeds
wet wet
cotton cotton
wool wool
cold
In which tubes are the seeds most likely to germinate?
29 The diagram shows a maize (corn) cob with purple and yellow fruits. Purple (P) is dominant to
yellow (p).
yellow fruit
purple fruit
What are the genotypes of the parent maize plants?
A PP × Pp B PP × pp C Pp × Pp D pp × Pp
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30 What is true of the chromosomes present in the daughter nuclei after meiosis and after mitosis?
meiosis mitosis
A identical identical
B identical non-identical
C non-identical identical
D non-identical non-identical
31 What is a mutation?
A a change in a gene or chromosome

B a condition caused by a recessive allele
C a process used in genetic engineering
D a type of discontinuous variation
producer consumer consumer consumer

1 2 3
A disease reduced the number of consumer 2.
What effect would this be likely to have on the numbers of consumer 1 and consumer 3?
consumer 1 consumer 3
A + + key
B + – + = increase in numbers
C – + – = decrease in numbers
D – –
Which arrow does not show the direction of energy flow?
A B
plants herbivores carnivores
C
D
decomposers

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34 The diagram shows a tree and organisms associated with it.
Which labelled organism is a producer?
C A
35 The diagram shows a simplified carbon cycle.
carbon dioxide
in atmosphere
respiration X
animals plants
feeding
What is process X?
A combustion
B decay
C excretion
D photosynthesis
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36 The diagram shows the release of a substance into the atmosphere from different sources.
Sun
A carbon dioxide
B oxygen
C urea
D water vapour
37 The graph shows the change in the numbers of a species of small mammal living on an island.
Which letter represents the phase where the population growth is slowing down?
D
C
numbers of a species
of small mammal
on the island B
time

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38 What could be a consequence of deforestation?
A More habitats are produced for animals and plants.

B More transpiration may increase rainfall.
C Rainwater runs off the land causing flooding.
D Soil erosion is less likely.
39 The diagram shows the positions of four farms and the concentrations of nitrate at different points
in a river.
Which farm is likely to have been using too much fertilizer on its land?
farm C
direction
of flow
farm A
farm D
farm B
direction
of flow
60
40
nitrate
concentration
/ ppm
20
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40 Untreated sewage can cause pollution of streams and rivers. Some changes in streams and
rivers after sewage is added are shown.
1 fish die
2 the dissolved oxygen in the water decreases
3 the number of anaerobic organisms increases
4 the number of bacteria increases
What gives the order in which these events occur?
A 1→2→4→3
B 1→4→3→2
C 2→1→4→3
D 4→ 2 → 1 → 3
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Question Question
Key Key
Number Number
1 D 21 C
2 A 22 D
3 A 23 D
4 B 24 A
5 A 25 A
6 B 26 C
7 C 27 D
8 C 28 A
9 C 29 B
10 C 30 B
11 A 31 B
12 A 32 D
13 B 33 C
14 A 34 D
15 B 35 D
16 B 36 C
17 A 37 D
18 C 38 C
19 B 39 C
20 D 40 B
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BIOLOGY 0610/11
45 minutes
Soft clean eraser
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IB10 06_0610_11/3RP
PMT
1 What is defined as the chemical reactions that break down food molecules in cells to release
energy?
A excretion
B movement
C nutrition
D respiration
2 The diagram shows an arthropod animal.
Which features are characteristic of all arthropods?
A jointed legs and segmented body

B jointed legs and thorax
C segmented body and wings
D thorax and wings
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petal
1 sepals present .............................................. go to 2

sepals absent ............................................... go to 3
2 stamens attached to petals .......................... A
stamens not attached to petals .................... B
3 stigma above anthers ................................... C
stigma below anthers ................................... D
4 Which row shows the most likely number of chloroplasts in three types of cell in a leaf?
epidermis palisade mesophyll guard cells
A 0 6 17
B 0 17 6
C 6 17 0
D 17 0 6

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5 The diagram shows some liver cells as they appear under the microscope.
How many cell walls can be seen?
A 0 B 2 C 3 D 5
6 Which row shows the structures present in plant and animal cells?
cell wall cytoplasm nucleus cell membrane
A plant cell
animal cell
B plant cell
animal cell key
C plant cell = present
animal cell = absent
D plant cell
animal cell
7 Which structure is at a different level of organisation from the other three?
A kidney
B liver
C neurone
D testis
8 Which diagram shows one organ only?
A B C D
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9 On a dry, sunny day, how does water vapour move through the stomata of a leaf?
A into the leaf by diffusion

B into the leaf by osmosis
C out of the leaf by diffusion
D out of the leaf by osmosis
10 The diagram shows an experiment using a potato.
concentrated
sugar solution
fresh potato
water
Which shows the result of the experiment after 24 hours?
A B C D
11 The graph shows how the rate of an enzyme-controlled reaction changes with temperature.
rate of
reaction
temperature X
What is happening within the temperature range marked X?
A The enzyme is becoming denatured.

B The enzyme is being used up.
C The reaction is occurring at body temperature.
D The reaction is occurring at the optimum temperature.

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12 Which condition can sometimes be prevented by eating plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables?
A bleeding gums
B brittle bones
C diabetes
D soft bones
13 Which solutions are used for testing for protein, reducing sugar and starch?
test for reducing

test for protein test for starch
sugar
A Benedict’s iodine biuret

B biuret Benedict’s iodine
C biuret iodine Benedict’s
D iodine biuret Benedict’s
14 A protease is added to a suspension of egg protein in a test-tube and kept at 37 °C.
After 8 minutes, the protein changes from cloudy to transparent.
Which product, or products, will now be present in the test-tube?
A amino acids
B a simple sugar
C fatty acids and glycerol
D water
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15 The photograph shows human blood cells as seen under a microscope at high power.
S
R
Which are red cells?
A P and Q B Q and R C R and S D S and P
16 What is a description of transpiration?
A exchange of gases between the leaf and the atmosphere

B loss of water vapour from the leaves and stems of a plant
C movement of water from the roots to the leaves
D movement of water through the cells of the leaf
removed.
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18 The diagram shows someone blowing up a balloon.
What percentage of the gas in the balloon is carbon dioxide?
A 0.04 % B 0.4 % C 4.0 % D 40 %
19 The table shows some of the features of respiration.
Which row is correct for anaerobic respiration?
amount of
energy remaining releases carbon
energy chemical pathway
in products dioxide
released
A high high always the same sometimes

B high low different in different organisms sometimes
C low high different in different organisms always
D low low always the same always
20 Four words are shown below.
alcohol anaerobic sugar yeast
These words can be used in the spaces P, Q, R and S to complete the sentence below.
‘In brewing and bread making, respiration takes place. The micro-organism called ……P……
uses ……Q.….. as a source of food. The product of this ……R…… respiration is ……S…… .’
Which combination of words correctly completes the sentences?
A P Q R S
B Q P S R
C R S Q P
D S R Q P
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21 Which organ produces urea?
A bladder
B kidney
C liver
D pancreas
22 What happens when the body temperature rises above normal?
blood vessels in the

sweat production
surface of skin
A constrict decreases
B constrict increases
C dilate decreases
D dilate increases
23 The diagram shows some of the muscles and bones of the human arm.
muscle Y
muscle X
elbow joint
When muscle X contracts, what happens to the arm and what happens to muscle Y?
arm muscle Y
A bends contracts
B bends relaxes
C straightens contracts
D straightens relaxes

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suspensory
ligaments
lens
When a person looks at an object which is close to their eye, which of the following takes place?
suspensory
lens
ligaments
A slacken becomes fatter

B slacken becomes thinner
C tighten becomes fatter
D tighten becomes thinner
25 The diagram shows the female reproductive system.
What is the function of the part labelled X?
A gamete production and hormone secretion

B gamete production only
C hormone secretion only
D zygote production and hormone secretion
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26 The diagram shows the changes which take place during a woman’s menstrual cycle.
progesterone
oestrogen
0 1 2 3 4
time / weeks
menstruation
uterus
wall
0 1 2 3 4
time / weeks
What is occurring at the time of ovulation?
A a fall in the levels of oestrogen and progesterone

B a fall in the level of progesterone only
C a rise in the levels of oestrogen and progesterone
D a rise in the level of oestrogen only
27 The graph shows how dry mass of a plant changes with time.
Where on the graph is growth occurring?
dry
mass
A D
B
C
time

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28 The diagram shows some of the stages in the germination of a seed. The figures show the total
mass at each stage.
stage 1 2 3
mass / g 0.6 4.7 5.9
Which process causes the increase in mass between stage 1 and stage 2?
A absorption of water
B enzyme action on starch
C photosynthesis
D respiration
29 What term is used for the transference of a gene from one organism to another?
A artificial selection
B genetic engineering
C mutation
D natural selection
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30 The family tree shows the inheritance of the ability to taste a certain substance. The allele for the
ability to taste this substance is dominant to the allele for the inability to taste it.
1st generation David Mary
2nd generation
Peter Hannah
3rd generation ?
key
represents a male ‘taster’ represents a male ‘non-taster’

represents a female ‘taster’ represents a female ‘non-taster’
What is the chance of the second child of Peter and Hannah being a ‘non-taster’?
A 1 in 1 B 1 in 2 C 1 in 3 D 1 in 4
31 The size of the arrows shows the approximate, relative amounts of energy passing from one
stage to the next in a food chain.
Which chain represents the energy losses between trophic levels?
A sun grass rabbit fox
B sun grass rabbit fox
C sun grass rabbit fox
D sun grass rabbit fox

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14
4 5
2 1
producer
Which organisms occupy the same trophic level?
33 The diagram shows the flow of energy in a food chain.
Which organism is the producer in the food chain?
organism A
organism B
organism C
organism D
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15

B flow of energy.
D water cycle only.
carbon dioxide
in the air
carbohydrates dead
Y in living plants matter
carbohydrates
in living animals
Which process occurs at Y?
A combustion
B decay
C photosynthesis
D respiration

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16
Where is osmosis occurring?
clouds
A
B
water
soil
vapour
D C
plants
lake
37 The diagrams show the current population sizes for people below 50 years of age in four different
countries.
Which country will be likely to have the largest population of people 60 – 70 years of age in 20
years time?
A B
40 – 49 40 – 49
30 – 39 30 – 39
age 20 – 29 age 20 – 29
10 – 19 10 – 19
0–9 0–9
percentage of the population percentage of the population
C D
40 – 49 40 – 49
30 – 39 30 – 39
age 20 – 29 age 20 – 29
10 – 19 10 – 19
0–9 0 –9
38 What makes nuclear fall-out dangerous to living organisms?
A It causes flooding.
B It causes global warming.
C It damages DNA.
D It damages soils.
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17
39 A very large area of land has been cleared of rainforest and planted with soybean.
What result of deforestation will encourage the growth of the soybean plants?
A decrease in atmospheric oxygen

B decrease in rainfall
C increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide
D increase in soil erosion
40 The map shows a river flowing into the sea. The river is polluted by untreated sewage.
At which labelled point will the oxygen content of the water be lowest?
untreated sewage sea
A river C D
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Question Question
Key Key
Number Number
1 A 21 D
2 B 22 D
3 B 23 A
4 C 24 C
5 D 25 B
6 A 26 A
7 C 27 A
8 A 28 C
9 B 29 D
10 C 30 D
11 C 31 C
12 A 32 C
13 A 33 B
14 A 34 C
15 A 35 C
16 B 36 D
17 D 37 D
18 B 38 B
19 C 39 B
20 B 40 D
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A 0 B 2 C 3 D 5
A 0 6 17
B 0 17 6
C 6 17 0
D 17 0 6
A plant cell
animal cell
B plant cell
animal cell key
D plant cell
animal cell
A kidney
B liver
C neurone
D testis
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energy?
A excretion
B movement
C nutrition
D respiration
petal

A B C D

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D thorax and wings
test for reducing

sugar


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concentrated
sugar solution
fresh potato
water
A B C D
A amino acids
B a simple sugar
D water
A bleeding gums
B brittle bones
C diabetes
D soft bones

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rate of
reaction
temperature X

removed.
xylem
phloem

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amount of
in products dioxide
released

A P Q R S
B Q P S R
C R S Q P
D S R Q P

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S
R
A 0.04 % B 0.4 % C 4.0 % D 40 %

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sweat production
surface of skin
C dilate decreases
D dilate increases
muscle Y
muscle X
elbow joint
arm muscle Y
A bends contracts
B bends relaxes

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10
suspensory
ligaments
lens
suspensory
lens
ligaments

A bladder
B kidney
C liver
D pancreas
C mutation
D natural selection
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11

mass at each stage.
stage 1 2 3
mass / g 0.6 4.7 5.9
C photosynthesis
D respiration

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12
progesterone
oestrogen
0 1 2 3 4
time / weeks
menstruation
uterus
wall
0 1 2 3 4
time / weeks

dry
mass
A D
B
C
time
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13
carbon dioxide
in the air
carbohydrates dead
carbohydrates
in living animals
A combustion
B decay
C photosynthesis
D respiration
C It damages DNA.
D It damages soils.
clouds
A
B
water
soil
vapour
D C
plants
lake

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14
2nd generation
Peter Hannah
3rd generation ?
key

A 1 in 1 B 1 in 2 C 1 in 3 D 1 in 4
organism A
organism B
organism C
organism D
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B flow of energy.
D water cycle only.

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4 5
2 1
producer
A river C D
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countries.
years time?
A B
40 – 49 40 – 49
30 – 39 30 – 39
age 20 – 29 age 20 – 29
10 – 19 10 – 19
0–9 0–9
C D
40 – 49 40 – 49
30 – 39 30 – 39
age 20 – 29 age 20 – 29
10 – 19 10 – 19
0–9 0 –9
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Question Question
Key Key
Number Number
1 A 21 D
2 B 22 D
3 B 23 A
4 C 24 C
5 D 25 B
6 A 26 A
7 C 27 A
8 A 28 C
9 B 29 D
10 C 30 D
11 C 31 C
12 A 32 C
13 A 33 B
14 A 34 C
15 A 35 C
16 B 36 D
17 D 37 D
18 B 38 B
19 C 39 B
20 B 40 D
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A 0 B 2 C 3 D 5
A 0 6 17
B 0 17 6
C 6 17 0
D 17 0 6
A plant cell
animal cell
B plant cell
animal cell key
D plant cell
animal cell
A kidney
B liver
C neurone
D testis
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energy?
A excretion
B movement
C nutrition
D respiration
petal

A B C D

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D thorax and wings
test for reducing

sugar


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concentrated
sugar solution
fresh potato
water
A B C D
A amino acids
B a simple sugar
D water
A bleeding gums
B brittle bones
C diabetes
D soft bones

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rate of
reaction
temperature X

removed.
xylem
phloem

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amount of
in products dioxide
released

A P Q R S
B Q P S R
C R S Q P
D S R Q P

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S
R
A 0.04 % B 0.4 % C 4.0 % D 40 %

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sweat production
surface of skin
C dilate decreases
D dilate increases
muscle Y
muscle X
elbow joint
arm muscle Y
A bends contracts
B bends relaxes

PMT
10
suspensory
ligaments
lens
suspensory
lens
ligaments

A bladder
B kidney
C liver
D pancreas
C mutation
D natural selection
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11

mass at each stage.
stage 1 2 3
mass / g 0.6 4.7 5.9
C photosynthesis
D respiration

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12
progesterone
oestrogen
0 1 2 3 4
time / weeks
menstruation
uterus
wall
0 1 2 3 4
time / weeks

dry
mass
A D
B
C
time
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13
carbon dioxide
in the air
carbohydrates dead
carbohydrates
in living animals
A combustion
B decay
C photosynthesis
D respiration
C It damages DNA.
D It damages soils.
clouds
A
B
water
soil
vapour
D C
plants
lake

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14
2nd generation
Peter Hannah
3rd generation ?
key

A 1 in 1 B 1 in 2 C 1 in 3 D 1 in 4
organism A
organism B
organism C
organism D
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B flow of energy.
D water cycle only.

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4 5
2 1
producer
A river C D
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17
countries.
years time?
A B
40 – 49 40 – 49
30 – 39 30 – 39
age 20 – 29 age 20 – 29
10 – 19 10 – 19
0–9 0–9
C D
40 – 49 40 – 49
30 – 39 30 – 39
age 20 – 29 age 20 – 29
10 – 19 10 – 19
0–9 0 –9
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examination.
• Cambridge will not enter into discussions or correspondence in connection with these mark schemes.
Cambridge is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2011 question papers for most IGCSE,
syllabuses.
PMT

Question Question
Key Key
Number Number
1 D 21 C
2 B 22 D
3 D 23 D
4 C 24 B
5 C 25 B
6 B 26 D
7 D 27 B
8 D 28 D
9 D 29 C
10 C 30 A
11 D 31 A
12 D 32 A
13 D 33 D
14 B 34 B
15 D 35 A
16 B 36 A
17 D 37 A
18 B 38 B
19 A 39 B
20 C 40 C

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IB11 06_0610_11_HI/FP
PMT
1 Which characteristic is shown when a person smells a gas in the air?
A excretion
B movement
C respiration
D sensitivity
2 The diagram shows four arthropods.
Pediculus ×20 Anopheles ×10
Dermacentor ×7 Carcinus ×0.5
How many of these arthropods are insects?
A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4
3 An organism has dry scales covering its body.
To which vertebrate group does it belong?
A amphibian
B fish
C mammal
D reptile
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Use the key to identify the animal.
1 has legs .............................................. go to 2

has no legs ......................................... go to 3
2 has a shell .......................................... animal A
has no shell ........................................ animal B
3 has one muscular foot ........................ animal C
has more than one foot ...................... animal D
5 The diagram shows four specialised cells.
liver cell white blood cell muscle cell sperm cell
Which feature is not common to all of these cells?
A cell membrane
B cytoplasm
C diploid number of chromosomes
D nucleus
P
Q
R
S
T
Which labelled structures are found in plant cells but not in animal cells?
A P and Q B Q and R C R and S D S and T

PMT
7 The diagram shows another plant cell.
Which feature shows that it is a palisade cell?
A a large nucleus
B a large vacuole
C a thick cell wall
D many chloroplasts
8 Which structures are adapted for supporting a plant?
A phloem tissues
B root hair cells
C stomata
D xylem vessels
9 Which describes the structure and function of a red blood cell?
structure function
A cell contents are dead transport of water

B has a nucleus produces antibodies
C has cilia moves particles in the respiratory tract
D has no nucleus transport of substances
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10 Boiling potatoes destroys their cell membranes. A peeled, boiled potato strip is placed in a
concentrated solution of salts.
concentrated solution
boiled potato strip of salts
What takes place?
solute
osmosis
diffusion
A key:
B = takes place
C = does not take place
D
11 A red blood cell is placed in a concentrated sugar solution.
What happens and why?
A The cell bursts as sugar molecules diffuse into it.

B The cell bursts because the concentrated sugar solution enters it.
C The cell shrinks because sugar molecules leave it.
D The cell shrinks because water leaves it.
12 What are enzymes made of?
A carbohydrates
B DNA
C fats
D proteins
13 At which temperature do most enzymes from the human body become completely denatured?
A 0 °C B 27 °C C 40 °C D 65 °C

PMT
14 The graph shows pH changes in the mouth after eating.
8
7
6
5
pH 4
3
2
1
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
time after eating / minutes
Why is it a good idea to brush teeth after eating?
A Acidic conditions help bacteria to grow.

B Acids dissolve tooth enamel.
C Alkaline conditions help bacteria to grow.
D Alkalis dissolve tooth enamel.
15 What does photosynthesis form in a leaf first?
A cellulose
B protein
C starch
D sugar
16 Nutrients are made up of smaller basic units. Nutrients can be identified by food tests.
Which nutrient is a protein?
nutrient smaller basic units food test
A amino acids Benedict’s test

B amino acids biuret test
C sugars Benedict’s test
D sugars biuret test
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17 In which order does water pass through these structures in a plant?
A mesophyll → root hair → xylem
B mesophyll → xylem → root hair
C root hair → mesophyll → xylem
D root hair → xylem → mesophyll
18 Which two substances are transported in the phloem?
A amino acids and protein

B amino acids and sucrose
C protein and starch
D starch and sucrose
19 The diagram shows some parts from the blood of a mammal.
Which part would contain the breakdown products of bacterial cells?
A B C D

PMT
20 The graph shows the rate and depth of a person’s breathing before exercise.
2.5

lungs during
breathing / dm3 1.5
1.0
0 4 8
time / s
period of exercise?
A B
2.5 2.5

1.0 1.0
0 4 8 0 4 8
time / s time / s
C D
2.5 2.5

1.0 1.0
0 4 8 0 4 8
time / s time / s
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21 The diagram shows changes in air pressure inside the lungs during a complete cycle of
breathing. Atmospheric pressure is 101 kPa.
Which position on the graph marks the point at which the ribs are beginning to be raised?
B
102
pressure
in lungs 101
/ kPa
D
100
time
22 Which statement about respiration is not correct?
A All living cells respire.

B Heat is always produced.
C Plants respire in the light and in the dark.
D Plants take in carbon dioxide and give out oxygen.
23 In which part of the body do drugs break down?
A brain
B heart
C kidneys
D liver

PMT
10
24 The diagram shows a cell.
What type of cell is shown?
A ciliated cell
B motor neurone
C relay neurone
D sensory neurone
25 When a bright light is shone into the eye, the diameter of the pupil decreases.
What is this an example of?
A accommodation
B a simple reflex
C photosynthesis
D voluntary response
26 The diagram shows a pod from a pea plant.
Which line correctly shows the path that was taken by a pollen tube to an ovule?
A B C D
key
path taken
by pollen tube
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11
27 The diagram shows a developing human fetus within the uterus.
uterus wall
fetus
What is a main function of X?
A passing faeces to the mother

B passing oxygen to the fetus
C passing the mother’s blood to the fetus
D protecting the fetus from knocks
28 Which process does not involve an increase in dry mass?
A a bacterium getting larger before it divides

B a fetus developing inside the uterus
C a green shoot growing towards light
D a seed germinating under the ground

PMT
12
29 The diagram shows four flasks which were set up to investigate the conditions needed for
germination.
In which experiment will the seeds germinate most quickly?
A B C D
seeds
seeds
dry cotton
wool damp
cotton cotton
wool boiled wool
water
stored at 18 °C stored at 18 °C stored at 18 °C stored at 2 °C
30 What is always found in female gametes and may be found in male gametes?
A one X chromosome
B one Y chromosome
C two X chromosomes
D one X chromosome and one Y chromosome
31 In rabbits, the allele for dark fur, R, is dominant to the allele for white fur, r.
The diagram shows a cross between a rabbit with dark fur and a rabbit with white fur.
What are the genotypes of the offspring?
A Rr and rr B RR and rr C RR and Rr D R and r
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13
eagle
rabbit fleas
voles mice rabbits
fruit and seeds tree seedlings grass
Which of the following is a food chain in this web?
A grass → rabbits → eagle
B grass → voles → eagle
C rabbit fleas → rabbits → grass
D seeds → voles → mice
33 In one habitat, hyaenas eat antelopes and antelopes eat grass.
What is the source of energy for the grass?
A antelopes
B carbon dioxide
C hyaenas
D the Sun

PMT
14
A bird of prey eats the small birds.
Which diagram shows the pyramid of numbers for this food chain?
A B
C D
carbon dioxide
in the air
Which process is taking place at X?

A combustion
B decomposition
C photosynthesis
D respiration
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15
clouds
A B
D
river
37 Some bacteria were grown in a nutrient solution over a period of two weeks. The graph shows
how the population of bacteria changed during this time.
Which is the lag phase in the growth of this population?
population
B
size D
0 1 2
time / weeks
38 Weeds are growing in a crop.
What should be used to kill the weeds?
A artificial fertiliser
B herbicide
C magnesium salts
D organic manure

PMT
16
39 A large area is heavily overgrazed for many years.
How does this affect soil nutrients and soil erosion?
soil nutrients soil erosion
A decrease decrease
B decrease increase
C increase decrease
D increase increase
40 The diagram shows some of the effects of human activity on a river.
bacteria use up
dissolved oxygen
water weeds
grow quickly fish die from
lack of oxygen
What could have caused these effects?
A air pollution
B deforestation
C over-use of fertilisers
D presence of weed killers
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0610 BIOLOGY
examination.
syllabuses.
PMT

Question Question
Key Key
Number Number
1 A 21 A
2 D 22 D
3 B 23 D
4 C 24 D
5 B 25 C
6 D 26 A
7 C 27 B
8 D 28 D
9 D 29 D
10 B 30 A
11 D 31 D
12 A 32 C
13 A 33 D
14 D 34 B
15 B 35 D
16 D 36 B
17 C 37 B
18 C 38 C
19 B 39 B
20 A 40 B

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PMT
eagle
rabbit fleas
voles mice rabbits
2 In a particular habitat, hyaenas eat antelopes and grass is eaten by antelopes.
A antelopes
B carbon dioxide
C hyaenas
D the Sun
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A B
C D
bacteria use up
dissolved oxygen
water weeds
lack of oxygen
A air pollution
B deforestation

PMT
What is the effect on soil nutrients and soil erosion?
A decrease decrease
B decrease increase
C increase decrease
D increase increase
A amphibian
B fish
C mammal
D reptile
1 has legs .............................................. go to 2

has no legs ......................................... go to 3
A carbohydrates
B DNA
C fats
D proteins
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A 0 °C B 27 °C C 40 °C D 65 °C
uterus wall
fetus

A B C D
key
path taken
by pollen tube

PMT
A one X chromosome
B one Y chromosome
C two X chromosomes
15 Which pair of substances is transported in the phloem?

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PMT
16 What is formed first in a leaf as a result of photosynthesis?
A cellulose
B protein
C starch
D sugar
17 The diagram illustrates changes in air pressure taking place inside the lungs during a complete
cycle of breathing. Atmospheric pressure is 101 kPa.
Which position on the graph corresponds to the point at which the ribs are beginning to be
raised?
B
102
pressure
in lungs 101
/ kPa
D
100
time

PMT
2.5

lungs during
breathing / dm3 1.5
1.0
0 4 8
time / s
period of exercise?
A B
2.5 2.5

1.0 1.0
0 4 8 0 4 8
time / s time / s
C D
2.5 2.5

1.0 1.0
0 4 8 0 4 8
time / s time / s
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A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4

PMT
10
carbon dioxide
in the air

A combustion
B decomposition
C photosynthesis
D respiration
clouds
A B
D
river
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PMT
11
22 Which characteristic is shown when a person detects a gas in the air by its smell?
A excretion
B movement
C respiration
D sensitivity


germination.
A B C D
seeds
seeds
dry cotton
wool damp
cotton cotton
wool boiled wool
water

PMT
12
population
B
size D
0 1 2
time / weeks
P
Q
R
S
T
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13
Which feature indicates that it is a palisade cell?
A a large nucleus
B a large vacuole
C a thick cell wall
D many chloroplasts
A phloem tissues
B root hair cells
C stomata
D xylem vessels
A B C D

PMT
14
structure function

What takes place?
solute
osmosis
diffusion
A key:
B = takes place
D

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PMT
15

35 In which part of the body does the breakdown of drugs occur?
A brain
B heart
C kidneys
D liver
8
7
6
5
pH 4
3
2
1
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35


PMT
16
A ciliated cell
B motor neurone
C relay neurone
D sensory neurone
A cell membrane
B cytoplasm
D nucleus
B herbicide
C magnesium salts
D organic manure
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17
A accommodation
B a simple reflex
C photosynthesis
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0610 BIOLOGY
examination.
syllabuses.
PMT

Question Question
Key Key
Number Number
1 A 21 A
2 D 22 D
3 B 23 D
4 C 24 D
5 B 25 C
6 D 26 A
7 C 27 B
8 D 28 D
9 D 29 D
10 B 30 A
11 D 31 D
12 A 32 C
13 A 33 D
14 D 34 B
15 B 35 D
16 D 36 B
17 C 37 B
18 C 38 C
19 B 39 B
20 A 40 B

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PMT
eagle
rabbit fleas
voles mice rabbits
2 In a particular habitat, hyaenas eat antelopes and grass is eaten by antelopes.
A antelopes
B carbon dioxide
C hyaenas
D the Sun
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A B
C D
bacteria use up
dissolved oxygen
water weeds
lack of oxygen
A air pollution
B deforestation

PMT
What is the effect on soil nutrients and soil erosion?
A decrease decrease
B decrease increase
C increase decrease
D increase increase
A amphibian
B fish
C mammal
D reptile
1 has legs .............................................. go to 2

has no legs ......................................... go to 3
A carbohydrates
B DNA
C fats
D proteins
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A 0 °C B 27 °C C 40 °C D 65 °C
uterus wall
fetus

A B C D
key
path taken
by pollen tube

PMT
A one X chromosome
B one Y chromosome
C two X chromosomes
15 Which pair of substances is transported in the phloem?

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A cellulose
B protein
C starch
D sugar
17 The diagram illustrates changes in air pressure taking place inside the lungs during a complete
cycle of breathing. Atmospheric pressure is 101 kPa.
Which position on the graph corresponds to the point at which the ribs are beginning to be
raised?
B
102
pressure
in lungs 101
/ kPa
D
100
time

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2.5

lungs during
breathing / dm3 1.5
1.0
0 4 8
time / s
period of exercise?
A B
2.5 2.5

1.0 1.0
0 4 8 0 4 8
time / s time / s
C D
2.5 2.5

1.0 1.0
0 4 8 0 4 8
time / s time / s
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A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4

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carbon dioxide
in the air

A combustion
B decomposition
C photosynthesis
D respiration
clouds
A B
D
river
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22 Which characteristic is shown when a person detects a gas in the air by its smell?
A excretion
B movement
C respiration
D sensitivity


germination.
A B C D
seeds
seeds
dry cotton
wool damp
cotton cotton
wool boiled wool
water

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population
B
size D
0 1 2
time / weeks
P
Q
R
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Which feature indicates that it is a palisade cell?
A a large nucleus
B a large vacuole
C a thick cell wall
D many chloroplasts
A phloem tissues
B root hair cells
C stomata
D xylem vessels
A B C D

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structure function

What takes place?
solute
osmosis
diffusion
A key:
B = takes place
D

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35 In which part of the body does the breakdown of drugs occur?
A brain
B heart
C kidneys
D liver
8
7
6
5
pH 4
3
2
1
0
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A ciliated cell
B motor neurone
C relay neurone
D sensory neurone
A cell membrane
B cytoplasm
D nucleus
B herbicide
C magnesium salts
D organic manure
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A accommodation
B a simple reflex
C photosynthesis
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Question Question
Key Key
Number Number
1 C 21 D
2 C 22 A
3 B 23 D
4 C 24 A
5 A 25 D
6 B 26 A
7 B 27 D
8 C 28 C
9 B 29 B
10 D 30 C
11 A 31 A
12 A 32 A
13 A 33 A
14 C 34 D
15 B 35 B
16 D 36 D
17 C 37 B
18 C 38 A
19 B 39 B
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1 A living organism, X, can make its own food, get rid of toxic materials and detect and respond to
stimuli.
What other four processes must organism X carry out to stay alive?
A excretion, growth, movement, sensitivity

B excretion, growth, nutrition, respiration
C growth, movement, reproduction, respiration
D movement, reproduction, respiration, sensitivity
2 Which group of organisms has the following features?
● three pairs of jointed legs

● three-part segmented body
● one pair of antennae
A arachnids
B crustaceans
C insects
D myriapods
3 The table shows some characteristics of four different vertebrates.
Which vertebrate is a reptile?
fins legs scales hair
A key
B = feature present
C = feature absent
D
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dorsal fin
caudal fin
pectoral fin
anal fin
pelvic fin
1 black stripe across the eye ....................................... go to 2

no black stripe across the eye .................................. A
2 black stripe on caudal fin .......................................... go to 3
no black stripe on caudal fin ..................................... B
3 black spot below dorsal fin ....................................... C
no black spot below dorsal fin .................................. D
5 The diagram shows a student’s drawing of guard cells.
Which label is not correct?
A chloroplast
B cytoplasm
C stoma
D cell wall

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6 The diagram shows a liver cell.
Which structure is found in a palisade cell that is not present in this liver cell?
A cell membrane
B chloroplast
C cytoplasm
D nucleus
7 Which diagram shows a plant cell?
A B C D
8 Which statement about cells or tissues, is correct?
A Cells in the respiratory tract are long and thin.

B Muscle cells are biconcave.
C Red blood cells have no nucleus.
D Xylem vessels have ciliated cells.
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9 Why do some root cells have root hairs?
A for the maintenance of the temperature of the cell sap

B to increase the surface area of the cells
C to increase the volume of the cell sap
D to provide a place for cell nuclei
10 Which structures must be present in a cell for osmosis to take place?
A cell (sap) vacuole and cell wall

B cell wall and cell membrane
C chloroplast and cytoplasm
D cytoplasm and cell membrane
11 A frog’s skin is permeable to oxygen and carbon dioxide.
When a frog is swimming in pond water, in which directions will oxygen and carbon dioxide
diffuse?
from the frog’s skin from the water into

into the water the frog’s skin
A carbon dioxide oxygen

B carbon dioxide and oxygen –
C oxygen carbon dioxide
D – carbon dioxide and oxygen
12 Which chemical reaction takes place in the stomach?
A Proteins are digested by protease.

B Proteins are digested into fatty acids.
C Starch is digested into amino acids.
D Starch is digested by lipase.

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13 Which row correctly identifies the chemical elements found in proteins?
carbon hydrogen oxygen nitrogen
A key
B = present
C = absent
D
14 A person has bleeding gums.
This could be caused by a lack of which nutrient?
A calcium
B iron
C vitamin C
D vitamin D
15 The diagram shows a cell with groups of bacteria around its edge.
cell cytoplasm
spiral-shaped
chloroplast
bacteria
The bacteria move to areas of high oxygen concentration.
Which process in the cell causes the bacteria to form these groups?
A digestion
B photosynthesis
C reproduction
D respiration
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16 Which diagram shows the human double circulatory system?
A B
heart
heart
C D
heart heart
17 The table shows the main contents of four meals.
Which meal will be the most effective at preventing constipation?
g / 100 g
fibre
(roughage)
A 18 12 8 25
B 30 32 2 12
C 38 4 22 10
D 48 15 10 5
18 Why does chewing food speed up digestion?
A Bacteria in the food are killed.

B Food is mixed with protease.
C The surface area of the food is increased.
D The taste of food is improved.

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19 What is the equation for anaerobic respiration in yeast?
A glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water
B glucose → alcohol + carbon dioxide
C glucose → alcohol + water
D glucose → lactic acid + water
20 Which process depends on energy from respiration?
A diffusion
B osmosis
C peristalsis
D photosynthesis
21 Which set of conditions would make the percentage of water in urine decrease the most?
conditions
temperature of the surroundings amount of activity
A low low
B low high
C high low
D high high
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22 The diagram shows the human urinary system.
Which substance is not found in the liquid at X in a healthy person?
A glucose
B salt
C toxins
D urea
23 The diagram shows a section through part of the eye.
iris
suspensory ligament
pupil
lens
X is a circular muscle.
What effect does it have when it contracts?
A decreases the size of the pupil

B increases the size of the pupil
C pulls on the lens, decreasing its curvature
D reduces the pull on the lens, increasing its curvature

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24 Read the following sentence.
In order to prevent the human body from losing heat, the arterioles supplying the skin
become narrow.
Which process does this sentence describe?
A constriction
B shivering
C sweating
D vasodilation
25 What special dietary advice should be given to a pregnant woman?
A Eat less fibre (roughage).

B Eat less protein.
C Eat plenty of fat.
D Eat plenty of iron.
26 A natural method of birth control assumes that sperms live for three days after intercourse,
ovulation occurs between days 13-15 of the menstrual cycle and released ova live for 36 hours.
On which day of the cycle should intercourse not result in pregnancy?
A day 7 B day 10 C day 12 D day 16
27 In addition to a suitable temperature, what else is necessary for seed germination?
A carbon dioxide and sunlight

B mineral ions only
C sunlight only
D water and oxygen
28 Which process is an example of development?
A a cell absorbing water and increasing in size

B a cell dividing by mitosis
C a root tip cell becoming a phloem cell
D a sperm cell fertilising an egg cell
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29 Which types of variation can be inherited?
variation caused by variation caused by

genes the environment
A
B
C
D
30 Which statement describes human cells formed by meiosis?
A They are genetically identical and they become gametes.

B They are genetically identical and they become tissues.
C They are not genetically identical and they become gametes.
D They are not genetically identical and they become tissues.
31 A short-toed animal was crossed with a long-toed animal of the same species. All the offspring
had short toes. One of these offspring was crossed with another long-toed animal of the same
species.
Which ratio of short-toed to long-toed animals should be expected?
A 1:1 B 2:1 C 3:1 D 4:1
Which organism is the producer?
A B C D
rose-bush greenfly ladybird blue tit
33 Which diagram shows the flow of energy in an ecosystem?
A Sun plants animals bacteria
B Sun plants animals bacteria
C Sun plants animals bacteria
D Sun plants animals bacteria

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lettuce plants slugs toads snakes
fungi
Fungi are decomposers. What is their importance in this food web?
A They control the number of toads.

B They provide energy for plant growth.
C They provide food for snakes.
D They release minerals for plant growth.
35 During aerobic respiration glucose is broken down.
This process recycles
A carbon only.
B carbon and water.
C energy only.
D water only.
36 In an ecosystem, which are the only organisms to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?
A carnivores
B decomposers
C herbivores
D producers
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37 What name is given to the diagram below?
age in years
85+
males 80-84 females
75-79
70-74
65-69
60-64
55-59
50-54
45-49
40-44
35-39
30-34
25-29
20-24
15-19
10-14
5-9
0-4
20 15 10 5 0 0 5 10 15 20
thousands
A a food web pyramid

B a population pyramid
C a pyramid of biomass
D a pyramid of energy

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38 The diagram shows the results of a survey on the types of animals found along a stretch of river
near to a factory.
direction of
water flow
mayfly nymph
stonefly nymph
factory emptying
pollutants into
the water
rat-tailed maggot blood worm

sludge worm leech
blood worm water louse
snail
shrimp
caddis fly larva
mayfly nymph
stonefly nymph
Which of the following animals lives in the most polluted water?
A blood worm
B caddis fly larva
C leech
D stonefly nymph
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39 The graph shows how oxygen concentration and the number of bacteria change when sewage is
added to a river.
sewage
added P
dissolved
oxygen
amount /
arbitrary units
bacteria
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700

What describes the oxygen concentration and the number of bacteria between the point at which
sewage is added and point P?
A Oxygen concentration and number of bacteria stay the same.

B Oxygen concentration decreases and number of bacteria increases.
C Oxygen concentration increases and number of bacteria decreases.
D Oxygen concentration remains the same and number of bacteria increases.
40 On the map shown, sulfur dioxide is produced at X. Which region is most likely to experience acid
rain?
A sea
X
land C
B wind
mass
direction
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Question Question
Key Key
Number Number
1 B 21 A
2 B 22 D
3 D 23 C
4 B 24 C
5 B 25 B
6 B 26 D
7 B 27 A
8 A 28 A
9 A 29 D
10 D 30 B
11 A 31 B
12 C 32 C
13 B 33 C
14 B 34 C
15 A 35 A
16 A 36 C
17 A 37 C
18 B 38 A
19 D 39 A
20 D 40 A

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1 Which process in plant cells uses chlorophyll?
A growth
B nutrition
C movement
D respiration
2 The diagram shows the external features of an animal.
To which group does the animal belong?
A annelids
B arthropods
C molluscs
D nematodes
3 Which vertebrate groups have scaly skin?
A amphibians and fish

B amphibians and mammals
C fish and mammals
D fish and reptiles
4 Some cells have cell walls.
Which statements are correct for cell walls?
in animals in plants
A absent present inside cell membrane

B absent present outside cell membrane
C present inside cell membrane absent
D present outside cell membrane absent
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5 The diagram shows a specialised cell cut in half.
What does this diagram indicate about the structure of this cell?
A The cell does not have a membrane.

B The cell is concave on each side.
C The cell is long and thin.
D The cell is red and carries oxygen.
6 In a mesophyll cell, where are chloroplasts found?
A between the cell wall and the cell membrane

B in the cytoplasm
C in the nucleus
D in the vacuole
7 In a plant, a group of xylem vessels form
A a cell.
B a tissue.
C an organ.
D an organ system.

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8 The bar chart compares the percentage of oxygen carried by red blood cells entering and leaving
a relaxed muscle. On the bar chart, 100% is the amount of oxygen carried by red blood cells as
they leave the lungs.
100
90
80
70
% of oxygen 60
carried by 50
red blood cells 40
30
20
10
0
entering leaving
How much oxygen would red blood cells be likely to carry when leaving the same muscle after
contraction?
A 40 % B 60 % C 90 % D 100 %
9 Which diagram shows the appearance of a plant cell after it is placed in distilled water?
A B
C D
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10 The diagram shows cells from the epidermis of a leaf.
Which parts are partially permeable?
A P and Q B Q and R C R and S D P and S
11 Equal quantities of a protein-digesting enzyme were added to 5 cm3 of protein solutions of

different pH. Each tube was kept at 37 °C.
The amount of amino acid in each tube was measured after 3 minutes. The results are shown in
the table.
amount of amino acid

pH
/ arbitrary units
1 10
2 9
3 7
4 2
5 1
6 1
7 1
8 0
At which pH was the enzyme most active?
A 1 B 7 C 8 D 10

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12 Four test-tubes were set up as shown in the diagram.
In which tube is the starch digested most quickly?
A B C D
water bath water bath

at 15 °C at 35 °C
starch solution starch solution

and amylase and amylase

and boiled amylase and boiled amylase
13 The activity of lipase is measured in four parts of the gut.
Which part has the most lipase activity?
A colon
B duodenum
C oesophagus
D stomach
14 The table shows the colour of a biuret solution before and after a food test was carried out.
colour of solution before food test colour of solution after food test
blue lilac / purple
Which nutrient was present?
A fat
B protein
C reducing sugar
D starch
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15 The diagram shows some organs of the digestive system.
Where is amylase made?

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16 The diagram shows the heart as seen from the front.
Which section shows the heart cut through line P-Q?
A P Q
B P Q
C P Q
D P Q
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17 The graph shows how the rate of transpiration is affected by X.
rate of
transpiration
What is X?
A humidity
B light intensity
C soil moisture
D temperature
18 What is the characteristic feature of a double circulation?
A In each circuit, blood passes from the gut to the liver before going back to the heart.
B In each circuit, blood passes from the heart to the lungs and then back to the heart before
going to other parts of the body.
C In each circuit, blood passes through atria and ventricles before going to other parts of the
body.
D In each circuit, blood passes through the arteries and the capillaries before returning to the
heart in veins.
19 Which process, inside cells, releases energy useful to the human body?
A digestion
B excretion
C mitosis
D respiration
20 Why is yeast used in bread-making?
A Aerobic respiration produces alcohol.

B Aerobic respiration produces carbon dioxide.
C Anaerobic respiration produces alcohol.
D Anaerobic respiration produces carbon dioxide.

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21 How are aerobic and anaerobic respiration similar?
A Both involve breaking down glucose.

B Both need a low concentration of oxygen.
C In muscles, both produce carbon dioxide.
D In yeast, both produce alcohol.
22 During a long-distance race, the body temperature of an athlete begins to rise.
Which changes occur to help return the body temperature to normal?
blood vessels
sweating
in the skin
A decreases constrict
B decreases dilate
C increases constrict
D increases dilate
23 In which order does urea pass through structures in the body?
A kidney → ureter → liver → urethra
B kidney → urethra → liver → ureter
C liver → kidney → ureter → urethra
D liver → urethra → kidney → ureter
24 The diagram shows a section through the human eye.
Which labelled part prevents the internal reflection of light in the eye?
B D
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25 The diagram shows the bones and muscles of the upper arm.
What must happen for the bones in the lower arm to move in the direction of the arrow?
A Muscle X contracts and muscle Y contracts.

B Muscle X contracts and muscle Y relaxes.
C Muscle X relaxes and muscle Y contracts.
D Muscle X relaxes and muscle Y relaxes.
26 Which combination of structural features is found in a wind-pollinated flower?
A anthers inside flower, smooth pollen, no scent

B coloured petals, sticky pollen, strong scent
C large flowers, nectaries present, light pollen
D no petals, anthers outside flower, no nectaries

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27 The diagram shows a dandelion fruit attached to a parachute of hairs.
parachute
of hairs
fruit
The following results were obtained during an experiment to investigate the time taken for the
fruits of four different dandelions to fall to the ground.
diameter of parachute /
dandelion time taken to fall / s
cm
1 0.4 1.5
2 0.7 2.5
3 1.0 4.0
4 1.2 4.5
Which conclusion can be drawn from these results?
A As parachute diameter decreases, time taken to fall decreases.

B Fruit 4 fell fastest and fruit 1 fell slowest.
C Dandelion fruits are well adapted for animal dispersal.
D Fruit size affects the time taken for the fruit to fall.
28 How is development of an organism defined?
A increase in complexity
B increase in the number of cells in the organism
C increase in the size of cells
D permanent increase in the organism’s dry mass
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29 An experiment is set up at 20°C to investigate some conditions necessary for the germination of
seeds.
In which apparatus will germination occur?
A B
carbon dioxide carbon dioxide
dry cotton-wool wet cotton-wool
C D
oxygen oxygen
dry cotton-wool wet cotton-wool
30 In pea plants, the allele for tall stems is dominant to the allele for short stems.
A heterozygous tall plant is crossed with a short plant, and 100 offspring are produced.
How many of the offspring are likely to be tall?
A 25 B 50 C 75 D 100
31 The nucleus in a body cell of a fly contains 12 chromosomes.
How many chromosomes are there in the nucleus of a sperm from this fly?
A 3 B 6 C 12 D 24

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32 In a species of plant, the allele for red flowers (R) is dominant over the allele for white flowers (r).
Two red–flowered plants were crossed.
parents plant with red flowers × plant with red flowers
offspring 93 red-flowered and 28 white-flowered
What are the genotypes of the parents?
A RR and rr B RR and Rr C Rr and Rr D Rr and rr
grass → wildebeest → lion
What is the original source of energy used in this food chain?
A grass
B lion
C sunlight
D wildebeest
34 What may happen to the Sun’s energy that reaches the Earth?
A converted to chemical energy by animals

B recycled by bacteria
C stored in fossil fuels
D used by plants for absorbing water
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35 The diagram shows energy flow through a food chain from X to Y.
energy in energy in
energy 10 % of energy 10 % of energy
X tissue of tissue of Y
in plant
passed on primary passed on secondary
tissue
consumer consumer
90 % of 90 % of
energy lost energy lost
By which processes is energy lost between X and Y?
A excretion and respiration

B growth and excretion
C growth and photosynthesis
D photosynthesis and respiration
36 The diagram shows the movement of carbon atoms in part of the carbon cycle. The directions of
movement are not shown.
carbon
dioxide
in the
atmosphere
fossil
plants animals
fuels
bacteria
How many of the groups of living organisms in the diagram return carbon dioxide to the
atmosphere?
A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4

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rain cloud P
A combustion
B condensation
C evaporation
D photosynthesis
38 The diagram shows how the size of a population may change with time.
At which point is the population growing the fastest?
C
B D
population
size
A
time
39 Which agricultural activity can cause the most pollution?
A adding artificial fertilisers

B cutting down trees
C digging plant material into the soil
D growing high-yielding crops
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40 The graph shows the levels of dissolved oxygen and mineral ions in a river.
At what point does raw sewage enter the river?
direction of river flow
dissolved oxygen
levels
mineral ions
A B C D
distance along river
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Question Question
Key Key
Number Number
1 C 21 D
2 A 22 D
3 C 23 B
4 C 24 A
5 B 25 A
6 B 26 C
7 B 27 A
8 B 28 D
9 A 29 D
10 C 30 A
11 D 31 B
12 A 32 A
13 C 33 C
14 C 34 B
15 D 35 A
16 A 36 B
17 B 37 D
18 C 38 A
19 C 39 B
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dorsal fin
caudal fin
pectoral fin
anal fin
pelvic fin
1 black stripe across the eye ....................................... go to 2

no black stripe across the eye .................................. A
2 black stripe on caudal fin .......................................... go to 3
no black stripe on caudal fin ..................................... B
3 black spot below dorsal fin ....................................... C
no black spot below dorsal fin .................................. D
A chloroplast
B cytoplasm
C stoma
D cell wall
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stimuli.

4 Which group of organisms has the following features?
● three pairs of jointed legs

● three-part segmented body
● one pair of antennae
A arachnids
B crustaceans
C insects
D myriapods
5 The table shows some characteristics of four different vertebrates.
Which vertebrate is a reptile?
fins legs scales hair
A key
B = feature present
C = feature absent
D

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6 Which diagram shows a plant cell?
A B C D

Which structure is found in a palisade cell that is not present in this liver cell?
A cell membrane
B chloroplast
C cytoplasm
D nucleus
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9 A frog’s skin is permeable to oxygen and carbon dioxide.
When a frog is swimming in pond water, in which directions will oxygen and carbon dioxide
diffuse?
from the frog’s skin from the water into

into the water the frog’s skin

B carbon dioxide and oxygen –
D – carbon dioxide and oxygen
10 Which statement about cells or tissues, is correct?
A Cells in the respiratory tract are long and thin.

B Muscle cells are biconcave.
C Red blood cells have no nucleus.
D Xylem vessels have ciliated cells.
11 Which structures must be present in a cell for osmosis to take place?
A cell (sap) vacuole and cell wall

B cell wall and cell membrane
C chloroplast and cytoplasm
D cytoplasm and cell membrane
12 Which chemical reaction takes place in the stomach?
A Proteins are digested by protease.

B Proteins are digested into fatty acids.
C Starch is digested into amino acids.
D Starch is digested by lipase.
13 A person has bleeding gums.
This could be caused by a lack of which nutrient?
A calcium
B iron
C vitamin C
D vitamin D

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15 Which diagram shows the human double circulatory system?
A B
heart
heart
C D
heart heart
16 Which row correctly identifies the chemical elements found in proteins?
A key
B = present
C = absent
D
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cell cytoplasm
spiral-shaped
chloroplast
bacteria
A digestion
B photosynthesis
C reproduction
D respiration
18 The table shows the main contents of four meals.
Which meal will be the most effective at preventing constipation?
g / 100 g
fibre
(roughage)
A 18 12 8 25
B 30 32 2 12
C 38 4 22 10
D 48 15 10 5
19 Which process depends on energy from respiration?
A diffusion
B osmosis
C peristalsis
D photosynthesis

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Which substance is not found in the liquid at X in a healthy person?
A glucose
B salt
C toxins
D urea
iris
suspensory ligament
pupil
lens
X is a circular muscle.
What effect does it have when it contracts?
A decreases the size of the pupil

B increases the size of the pupil
C pulls on the lens, decreasing its curvature
D reduces the pull on the lens, increasing its curvature
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22 Which set of conditions would make the percentage of water in urine decrease the most?
conditions
temperature of the surroundings amount of activity
A low low
B low high
C high low
D high high
23 What is the equation for anaerobic respiration in yeast?
A glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water
B glucose → alcohol + carbon dioxide
C glucose → alcohol + water
D glucose → lactic acid + water
24 A natural method of birth control assumes that sperms live for three days after intercourse,
ovulation occurs between days 13-15 of the menstrual cycle and released ova live for 36 hours.
On which day of the cycle should intercourse not result in pregnancy?
A day 7 B day 10 C day 12 D day 16
25 Read the following sentence.
In order to prevent the human body from losing heat, the arterioles supplying the skin
become narrow.
Which process does this sentence describe?
A constriction
B shivering
C sweating
D vasodilation
A They are genetically identical and they become gametes.

B They are genetically identical and they become tissues.
C They are not genetically identical and they become gametes.
D They are not genetically identical and they become tissues.

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Which organism is the producer?
A B C D
rose-bush greenfly ladybird blue tit
28 What special dietary advice should be given to a pregnant woman?
A Eat less fibre (roughage).

B Eat less protein.
C Eat plenty of fat.
D Eat plenty of iron.
29 In addition to a suitable temperature, what else is necessary for seed germination?

B mineral ions only
C sunlight only
D water and oxygen
30 A short-toed animal was crossed with a long-toed animal of the same species. All the offspring
had short toes. One of these offspring was crossed with another long-toed animal of the same
species.
Which ratio of short-toed to long-toed animals should be expected?
A 1:1 B 2:1 C 3:1 D 4:1
31 Which types of variation can be inherited?
variation caused by variation caused by

genes the environment
A
B
C
D
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32 Which diagram shows the flow of energy in an ecosystem?
A Sun plants animals bacteria
B Sun plants animals bacteria
C Sun plants animals bacteria
D Sun plants animals bacteria
33 Which process is an example of development?
A a cell absorbing water and increasing in size

B a cell dividing by mitosis
C a root tip cell becoming a phloem cell
D a sperm cell fertilising an egg cell
34 The graph shows how oxygen concentration and the number of bacteria change when sewage is
added to a river.
sewage
added P
dissolved
oxygen
amount /
arbitrary units
bacteria
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700

What describes the oxygen concentration and the number of bacteria between the point at which
sewage is added and point P?
A Oxygen concentration and number of bacteria stay the same.

B Oxygen concentration decreases and number of bacteria increases.
C Oxygen concentration increases and number of bacteria decreases.
D Oxygen concentration remains the same and number of bacteria increases.

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near to a factory.
direction of
water flow
mayfly nymph
stonefly nymph
factory emptying
pollutants into
the water

sludge worm leech
snail
shrimp
caddis fly larva
mayfly nymph
stonefly nymph
A blood worm
B caddis fly larva
C leech
D stonefly nymph
This process recycles
A carbon only.
B carbon and water.
C energy only.
D water only.
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lettuce plants slugs toads snakes
fungi
Fungi are decomposers. What is their importance in this food web?
A They control the number of toads.

B They provide energy for plant growth.
C They provide food for snakes.
D They release minerals for plant growth.
38 On the map shown, sulfur dioxide is produced at X. Which region is most likely to experience acid
rain?
A sea
X
land C
B wind
mass
direction

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39 What name is given to the diagram below?
age in years
85+
males 80-84 females
75-79
70-74
65-69
60-64
55-59
50-54
45-49
40-44
35-39
30-34
25-29
20-24
15-19
10-14
5-9
0-4
20 15 10 5 0 0 5 10 15 20
thousands
A a food web pyramid

B a population pyramid
C a pyramid of biomass
D a pyramid of energy
40 In an ecosystem, which are the only organisms to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?
A carnivores
B decomposers
C herbivores
D producers
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0610 BIOLOGY
Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner
Report for Teachers.
Cambridge will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.
Cambridge is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2013 series for most IGCSE, GCE
Advanced Level and Advanced Subsidiary Level components and some Ordinary Level components.
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Question Question
Key Key
Number Number
1 D 21 A
2 B 22 C
3 D 23 D
4 D 24 C
5 D 25 C
6 D 26 C
7 B 27 C
8 A 28 B
9 A 29 A
10 C 30 C
11 B 31 B
12 C 32 B
13 C 33 B
14 C 34 D
15 A 35 A
16 A 36 C
17 D 37 D
18 B 38 C
19 B 39 A
20 D 40 C
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DO NOT WRITE IN ANY BARCODES
Electronic calculators may be used.
IB13 06_0610_11/5RP
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1 Worms come to the soil surface after heavy rain.
Which characteristic of living organisms does this show?
A growth
B nutrition
C reproduction
D sensitivity
2 Which animal is not an arthropod?
A B
C D
3 The diagram shows a sea lion.
Which labelled feature shows that this animal is a mammal?
A
streamlined body
D
whiskers
C
skin
B
flipper
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4 The diagram shows an animal found in fresh water.
1 body divided into segments ............... go to 2

body not divided into segments ......... go to 3
2 straight body ...................................... animal A
curved body ....................................... animal B
3 has a shell ......................................... animal C
has no shell ....................................... animal D
5 Which statement about xylem is correct?
A It carries sucrose.
B It converts light energy to chemical energy.
C It divides actively to help the plant to grow.
D It is no longer living.
6 The diagram shows a bacterial cell.
cytoplasm cell wall
DNA cell membrane
How is this cell different from a typical animal cell?
A It has a cell membrane.

B It has cytoplasm.
C It has no chloroplasts.
D It has no nucleus.

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In which labelled part of the cell is sugar made?
D A
cell wall vacuole
B
chloroplast
C
nucleus
8 Which of these tissues is not part of the organ with which it is paired?
organ containing this

tissue
tissue
A ciliated root
B muscle intestine
C nervous brain
D xylem leaf
9 The diagram shows a specialised cell.
nucleus
vacuole
cell membrane
cell wall
For which function is the cell adapted?
B contraction of muscles
C movement of dust particles
D transport of oxygen
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10 The diagram represents two liquids, separated by a membrane through which osmosis can occur.
membrane
left right
key
molecule of water
molecule of
dissolved sustance
What movement of molecules will occur?
A Molecules of dissolved substance move from left to right.

B Molecules of dissolved substance move from right to left.
C Overall, water molecules move from left to right.
D Overall, water molecules move from right to left.
11 The scent from a bunch of flowers spreads throughout a room.
How does the scent spread?
A by conduction
B by diffusion
C by osmosis
D by transpiration
12 A human cell contains a length of DNA that carries the code for making which substance?
A fat
B glycogen
C lipase
D starch

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13 A student set up a test-tube containing starch, water and amylase.
How could the student test whether the amylase had digested all the starch?
A Add Biuret solution.

B Add dilute hydrochloric acid.
C Add iodine solution.
D Weigh the test-tubes and contents before and after the experiment.
14 The diagram shows the apparatus used in an investigation to measure the rate of oxygen
production during photosynthesis.
measuring
gas cylinder
bright beaker
light
glass funnel
aquatic plant
water
The investigation was repeated several times and the average amount of gas collected was
calculated.
Which two factors must be kept constant during this investigation?
A the amount of water in the beaker and the height of the measuring cylinder
B the size of aquatic plant and the amount of gas in the measuring cylinder
C the size of aquatic plant and the duration of exposure to light
D the size of the beaker and the funnel
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15 The diagram shows the four types of human tooth.
1 2 3 4
incisor canine premolar molar
Which teeth are used for cutting rather than grinding food?
16 The diagram shows an experiment kept at room temperature.
tubing containing test-tube

starch, protease,
protein and simple
sugars distilled water
membrane permeable
to small molecules only
What is present in the water surrounding the membrane after 45 minutes?
A amino acids and simple sugars

B protein and amino acids
C protein and simple sugars
D starch and simple sugars

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17 The diagram shows a double circulatory system.
2 3
capillaries of heart capillaries of the

the lungs rest of the body
1 4
Which vessels carry oxygenated blood?
18 The photograph shows two blood cells, X and Y.
What are the functions of cells X and Y?
cell X cell Y
A carries out phagocytosis carries oxygen

B carries oxygen produces antibodies
C carries oxygen carries carbon dioxide
D produces antibodies carries oxygen
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19 The table shows the rate of water flow through a tree over a 12 hour period.
rate of flow /
time of day
cm per hour
17:00 100
19:00 120
11:00 140
13:00 250
15:00 300
17:00 260
19:00 180
What conclusion can be drawn from the table?
A Between 7:00 and 17:00 hours the rate of flow continuously increases.
B The greatest increase in rate of flow in a two-hour period is between 11:00 and 13:00 hours.
C Water does not flow up through a tree at night.
D Water flow is affected by humidity.
20 Which chemical could be used to show that cells are respiring aerobically?
A Benedict’s solution
B dilute sulfuric acid
C ethanol
D limewater
21 When does respiration take place in animals and plants?
animals plants
A all the time all the time

B all the time night time only
C day time only day time only
D day time only night time only

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22 The diagram shows some ciliated cells from the trachea.
What is the function of the parts labelled X?
A detecting stimuli
B exchanging gases
C moving mucus
D trapping bacteria
23 Which food type, when eaten in excess, will cause a rise in the urea content of urine?
A carbohydrate
B fat
C mineral salts
D protein
24 Where is urea made?
A intestines
B kidney
C liver
D muscles
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25 The diagram shows the eye of a person in a brightly-lit room.
What happens to distance F and distance G when this person moves into a dimly-lit room?
distance F distance G
A becomes larger becomes smaller

B becomes smaller stays the same
C becomes smaller becomes larger
D stays the same becomes smaller
26 A boy accidentally touches a very hot object and immediately takes his hand away.
In this reflex action, what is the effector?
A a heat receptor in his hand

B a motor neurone
C a muscle in his arm
D the spinal cord
27 Which row shows how one type of gamete is transported so that fertilisation can occur in a
flowering plant?
type of gamete how transported
A female in a pollen grain

B female in a seed
C male in a pollen grain
D male in a seed

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28 In which conditions will seeds germinate?
temperature / °C the only gas present water
A 20 carbon dioxide water present

B 20 oxygen water present
C 0 carbon dioxide water absent
D 0 oxygen water absent
29 The graph shows the growth curves for boys and girls.
70 boys
60
50 girls
mass 40
/ kg 30
20
10
0
0 5 10 15 20
age / years
What is the approximate average growth rate of boys between 10 and 15 years old?
A 3.5 kg per year

B 18 kg per year
C 32 kg per year
D 50 kg per year
30 In cats, the allele for short hair is dominant to the allele for long hair. A short-haired cat gives birth
to five kittens. Two of them have long hair.
Which statement must be correct?
A Neither of the parents is heterozygous.

B One parent is homozygous.
C The female cat is heterozygous.
D The male cat is heterozygous.
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31 Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease that occurs when an individual is homozygous for a
recessive allele.
If parents are both heterozygous for this characteristic, what is the probability that their first child
will have cystic fibrosis?
A 0% B 25% C 50% D 100%
32 What determines the sex of a baby?
A the father’s blood group

B the father’s chromosomes
C the mother’s blood group
D the mother’s chromosomes
33 Which statement explains why the energy flow in a food chain is in one direction?
A Decomposers recycle nutrients for plants.

B Energy is not recycled.
C Plants convert light energy to chemical energy.
D The number of organisms decreases at each level in the food chain.
34 Which organisms do not get their energy by eating other organisms?
A consumer
B decomposer
C herbivore
D producer

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Which is the pyramid of biomass?
A B
C D
Which letter represents photosynthesis?
carbon dioxide
in air
A
fossil fuels C D
B
plants animals
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cloud
tree
rain
soil
How is water lost from the tree?
A condensation
B respiration
C translocation
D transpiration
38 Rabbits eat grass and foxes eat rabbits.
What would cause the highest increase in the number of rabbits?
A less grass and fewer foxes

B less grass and more foxes
C more grass and fewer foxes
D more grass and more foxes
39 The bloodworm is found in heavily polluted water.
The diagram shows where raw sewage flows into a river.
Where would there be fewest bloodworms?
input of
sewage
C D
direction B
of flow

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40 What describes eutrophication and its effect on a river?
A Nutrients are depleted in the river, causing bacteria to die. This allows plants to grow and
deoxygenate the water.
B Nutrients are depleted in the river, causing plants to die. These decompose, so the water is
deoxygenated.
C Nutrients enter the river, causing algae to grow. These die and decompose, so the water is
deoxygenated.
D Nutrients enter the river, causing plants to grow. These provide extra food for animals, which
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Question Question
Key Key
Number Number
1 A 21 D
2 C 22 A
3 C 23 D
4 A 24 C
5 A 25 C
6 B 26 C
7 C 27 C
8 C 28 A
9 B 29 D
10 C 30 A
11 C 31 B
12 C 32 B
13 A 33 A
14 C 34 B
15 A 35 D
16 D 36 A
17 C 37 D
18 B 38 B
19 C 39 A
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1 The diagrams show a plant at the start of an experiment, and the same plant two days later.
light from
one side
start of experiment after two days
Which characteristic of living organisms is not demonstrated by this experiment?
A excretion
B growth
C movement
D sensitivity
2 An animal can swim, has a backbone, suckles young and breathes air.
To which group does it belong?
A amphibians
B fish
C mammals
D reptiles
3 What is a feature of both insects and arachnids?
A antennae
B compound eyes
C exoskeleton
D six legs
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4 The diagram shows an arthropod.
Using the key, identify this arthropod.
1 body segments clearly visible ....................... go to 2

body segments not visible ............................ go to 4
2 body with many segments ............................ go to 3
body with three distinct parts ........................ go to 4
3 antennae longer than the legs ...................... A
antennae shorter than the legs ..................... B
4 three pairs of legs ......................................... C
more than three pairs of legs ........................ D
5 The diagram shows some cells.
cell membrane
cytoplasm
nucleus
What are these cells?
A liver cells
B palisade cells
C red blood cells
D white blood cells

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D A
cell wall vacuole
B
chloroplast
C
nucleus
7 Which cells line the trachea?
A B C D
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8 The photograph shows a cross-section of a root.
root hair
xylem
The root hair and the xylem are part of the same
A cell and organism.

B cell and tissue.
C organ and organism.
D tissue and organ.
A by conduction
B by diffusion
C by osmosis
D by transpiration

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membrane
left right
key
molecule of water
molecule of
dissolved sustance

11 The temperature of an enzyme-controlled reaction is increased by 10 °C.
How does this affect the rate of reaction?
A It always increases the rate.

B It always decreases the rate.
C It may increase or decrease the rate.
D It has no effect on the rate.
12 In an experiment, the effect of temperature on the action of amylase is investigated.
Six different test-tubes are set up, each containing a mixture of amylase and starch solution.
Which condition should not be kept the same in each of the six test-tubes?
A concentration of amylase
B pH
C temperature
D volume of starch solution
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starch, protease,
protein and simple
membrane permeable

14 What is the result of a diet lacking iron?
A bleeding gums
B poor wound healing
C reduced number of red blood cells
D weak bones and teeth

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1 2 3 4
2 3

1 4
17 Which words correctly complete the following sentence?
‘Transpiration is the ……1…… of water at the surface of the ……2…… cells followed by the
……3…… of water vapour from the plant ……4…… .’
1 2 3 4
A active uptake xylem gain stem

B diffusion guard gain root
C evaporation mesophyll loss leaves
D osmosis cuticle loss flower
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P Q
S R
In which order does blood pass through the chambers during a complete circuit of the body after
it returns from the lungs?
A Q→R→S→P
B Q→R→P→S
C P→S→Q→R
D P→S→R→Q
19 An athlete takes part in a race. The graph shows her breathing rate before, during and after the
race.
At which point does her body contain the greatest amount of lactic acid?
C
breathing B
rate D
A
time
start end
of race of race
animals plants


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21 What are the effects of tobacco smoke on the gas exchange system?
mucus in the airways chance of lung infection
22 What are the functions of the diaphragm and the cilia in the human gas exchange system?
diaphragm cilia
A contracts to cause breathing in carry mucus to the throat

B contracts to cause breathing out trap bacteria from the air
C relaxes to cause breathing in filter dust from the air
D relaxes to cause breathing out produce mucus
A carbohydrate
B fat
C mineral salts
D protein

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B a motor neurone
D the spinal cord
Where does implantation normally occur?
C
B

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27 The diagram shows a vertical section through the carpel of a flower that has been pollinated.
pollen tube
What is the correct order of structures through which the pollen tube must grow in order to bring
about fertilisation?
first last
A micropyle stigma style ovary wall

B ovary wall micropyle stigma style
C stigma style ovary wall micropyle
D style ovary wall micropyle stigma
28 Which environmental condition is not needed for the germination of seeds?
A carbon dioxide
B oxygen
C warmth
D water
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dry
mass
A D
B
C
time
30 When white-flowered pea plants are crossed with red-flowered pea plants, the offspring (F1) all
have red flowers.
If these F1 plants pollinate themselves, the next generation (F2) contains both red and white-
flowered plants.
Which statement explains this?
A The allele for red flowers is dominant and the F1 plants are heterozygous.
B The allele for red flowers is dominant and the F1 plants are homozygous.
C The allele for red flowers is recessive and the F1 plants are heterozygous.
D The allele for red flowers is recessive and the F1 plants are homozygous.
31 A gene for insulin is taken from a human cell and placed in a bacterium.
The bacterium can then make human insulin.
What is this process called?
C heterozygous inheritance
D natural selection

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32 The diagram shows two pyramids based on food chains in which the producer is a large tree.
P Q
What do the two pyramids represent?
P Q
A biomass biomass
B biomass numbers
C numbers biomass
D numbers numbers
rice plant → caterpillar → song bird → hawk
How many decomposers are shown in this food chain?
A 0 B 1 C 3 D 4
34 The numbers in the diagram below show the amount of energy, in kJ, transferred through a part
of an ecosystem.
sunlight
88 000
73 000
plants energy lost
15 000
13 200
herbivores energy lost
carnivores energy lost
How much energy, in kJ, is transferred from herbivores to carnivores?
A 15 000 + 13 200
B 15 000 – 13 200
C 88 000 + 15 000
D 88 000 – 15 000
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35 The diagram shows part of the carbon cycle without the arrows.
Which labelled line should have an arrow head on its lower end?
carbon dioxide
in air
D
A
B C
plants
decay respiration
animals
burning
wood
fossil
fuels
36 Which letter represents the lag phase in the population graph shown?
A B C D
number of
individuals
in the
population
time

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cloud
tree
rain
soil
A condensation
B respiration
C translocation
D transpiration
38 The diagram shows a population pyramid for a city.
age
males 90+ females
80-89
70-79
60-69
50-59
40-49
30-39
20-29
10-19
0-9
60 50 40 30 20 10 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60
thousands thousands
What feature of the population is shown in the diagram?
A A quarter of the population is aged above 70.

B The greater proportion of the population is aged below 40.
C There are more females over 80 than males over 80.
D There is a low birth rate.
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39 What are the possible effects of deforestation?
decrease in atmospheric
loss of soil flooding
carbon dioxide
A
B
C
D
40 A farmer put some fertiliser on his field. Soon afterwards, there was a heavy storm and some of
the fertiliser drained into a lake.
land with fertiliser
lake
plants
What is the effect of the fertiliser on the growth of the crop plants in the field and the plants in the
lake?
crop plants lake plants
A decrease growth decrease growth

B decrease growth increase growth
C increase growth decrease growth
D increase growth increase growth
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Question Question
Key Key
Number Number
1 B 21 D
2 D 22 C
3 D 23 C
4 D 24 D
5 D 25 C
6 D 26 C
7 A 27 A
8 B 28 C
9 C 29 B
10 B 30 B
11 A 31 B
12 C 32 C
13 C 33 A
14 A 34 C
15 A 35 D
16 C 36 B
17 B 37 C
18 A 38 D
19 D 39 C
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45 minutes
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PMT
1 Which animal is not an arthropod?
A B
C D
2 The diagram shows an animal found in fresh water.
1 body divided into segments ............... go to 2

body not divided into segments ......... go to 3
2 straight body ...................................... animal A
curved body ....................................... animal B
3 has a shell ......................................... animal C
has no shell ....................................... animal D
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3 Worms come to the soil surface after heavy rain.
Which characteristic of living organisms does this show?
A growth
B nutrition
C reproduction
D sensitivity
4 The diagram shows a sea lion.
Which labelled feature shows that this animal is a mammal?
A
streamlined body
D
whiskers
C
skin
B
flipper
5 The diagram shows a bacterial cell.
cytoplasm cell wall
DNA cell membrane
How is this cell different from a typical animal cell?

B It has cytoplasm.
C It has no chloroplasts.
D It has no nucleus.

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6 Which statement about xylem is correct?
A It carries sucrose.
B It converts light energy to chemical energy.
C It divides actively to help the plant to grow.
7 Which of these tissues is not part of the organ with which it is paired?
organ containing this

tissue
tissue
A ciliated root
B muscle intestine
C nervous brain
D xylem leaf
D A
cell wall vacuole
B
chloroplast
C
nucleus
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membrane
left right
key
molecule of water
molecule of
dissolved sustance

A by conduction
B by diffusion
C by osmosis
D by transpiration
nucleus
vacuole
cell membrane
cell wall
For which function is the cell adapted?
B contraction of muscles
C movement of dust particles

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12 A student set up a test-tube containing starch, water and amylase.
How could the student test whether the amylase had digested all the starch?
A Add Biuret solution.

B Add dilute hydrochloric acid.
C Add iodine solution.
D Weigh the test-tubes and contents before and after the experiment.
13 A human cell contains a length of DNA that carries the code for making which substance?
A fat
B glycogen
C lipase
D starch

starch, protease,
protein and simple
membrane permeable

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1 2 3 4
16 The diagram shows the apparatus used in an investigation to measure the rate of oxygen
production during photosynthesis.
measuring
gas cylinder
bright beaker
light
glass funnel
aquatic plant
water
The investigation was repeated several times and the average amount of gas collected was
calculated.
Which two factors must be kept constant during this investigation?
A the amount of water in the beaker and the height of the measuring cylinder
B the size of aquatic plant and the amount of gas in the measuring cylinder
C the size of aquatic plant and the duration of exposure to light
D the size of the beaker and the funnel

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17 The photograph shows two blood cells, X and Y.
What are the functions of cells X and Y?
cell X cell Y
A carries out phagocytosis carries oxygen

B carries oxygen produces antibodies
C carries oxygen carries carbon dioxide
D produces antibodies carries oxygen
animals plants

19 Which chemical could be used to show that cells are respiring aerobically?
B dilute sulfuric acid
C ethanol
D limewater
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rate of flow /
time of day
cm per hour
17:00 100
19:00 120
11:00 140
13:00 250
15:00 300
17:00 260
19:00 180
2 3

1 4
A intestines
B kidney
C liver
D muscles

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23 The diagram shows some ciliated cells from the trachea.
What is the function of the parts labelled X?
A detecting stimuli
B exchanging gases
C moving mucus
D trapping bacteria
A carbohydrate
B fat
C mineral salts
D protein

B a motor neurone
D the spinal cord
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27 The graph shows the growth curves for boys and girls.
70 boys
60
50 girls
mass 40
/ kg 30
20
10
0
0 5 10 15 20
age / years
What is the approximate average growth rate of boys between 10 and 15 years old?
A 3.5 kg per year

B 18 kg per year
C 32 kg per year
D 50 kg per year

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28 Which row shows how one type of gamete is transported so that fertilisation can occur in a
flowering plant?
type of gamete how transported
A female in a pollen grain

B female in a seed
C male in a pollen grain
D male in a seed
29 In which conditions will seeds germinate?
temperature / °C the only gas present water
A 20 carbon dioxide water present

B 20 oxygen water present
C 0 carbon dioxide water absent
D 0 oxygen water absent
30 Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease that occurs when an individual is homozygous for a
recessive allele.
If parents are both heterozygous for this characteristic, what is the probability that their first child
will have cystic fibrosis?
A 0% B 25% C 50% D 100%
A the father’s blood group

B the father’s chromosomes
C the mother’s blood group
D the mother’s chromosomes
32 In cats, the allele for short hair is dominant to the allele for long hair. A short-haired cat gives birth
to five kittens. Two of them have long hair.
Which statement must be correct?
A Neither of the parents is heterozygous.

B One parent is homozygous.
C The female cat is heterozygous.
D The male cat is heterozygous.
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A B
C D
carbon dioxide
in air
A
fossil fuels C D
B
plants animals
35 Which organisms do not get their energy by eating other organisms?
A consumer
B decomposer
C herbivore
D producer

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36 Which statement explains why the energy flow in a food chain is in one direction?
A Decomposers recycle nutrients for plants.

B Energy is not recycled.
C Plants convert light energy to chemical energy.
D The number of organisms decreases at each level in the food chain.
37 Rabbits eat grass and foxes eat rabbits.
What would cause the highest increase in the number of rabbits?
A less grass and fewer foxes

B less grass and more foxes
C more grass and fewer foxes
D more grass and more foxes
cloud
tree
rain
soil
A condensation
B respiration
C translocation
D transpiration
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39 What describes eutrophication and its effect on a river?
A Nutrients are depleted in the river, causing bacteria to die. This allows plants to grow and
B Nutrients are depleted in the river, causing plants to die. These decompose, so the water is
deoxygenated.
C Nutrients enter the river, causing algae to grow. These die and decompose, so the water is
deoxygenated.
D Nutrients enter the river, causing plants to grow. These provide extra food for animals, which
40 The bloodworm is found in heavily polluted water.
input of
sewage
C D
direction B
of flow
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Question Question
Key Key
Number Number
1 C 21 D
2 C 22 C
3 C 23 D
4 A 24 A
5 D 25 D
6 B 26 A
7 B 27 B
8 C 28 B
9 C 29 B
10 D 30 A
11 C 31 D
12 A 32 B
13 B 33 A
14 B 34 D
15 D 35 A
16 C 36 C
17 B 37 B
18 D 38 C
19 C 39 B
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Cambridge International Examinations

Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education
BIOLOGY 0610/11
45 minutes
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This syllabus is approved for use in England, Wales and Northern Ireland as a Cambridge International Level 1/Level 2 Certificate.
IB14 06_0610_11/8RP
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1 Why does the energy needed by a human increase during the first ten years of life?
A Coordination and responses improve.

B Energy is needed for gamete formation.
C The body is growing.
D The diet is more balanced.
2 Which feature is characteristic of both annelids and arthropods?
A compound eyes
B jointed limbs
C segmented bodies
D wings
3 Which features do animal cells share with plant cells?
chloroplast cytoplasm nucleus
A
B
C
D
1 wings present ........................................ go to 2

wings absent ......................................... go to 3
2 one pair of wings visible ........................ A
two pairs of wings visible ....................... B
3 three pairs of legs .................................. C
four pairs of legs .................................... D
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5 Which pair of statements about a plant cell is correct?
outer surface of the cell position of sap vacuole
A cell membrane outside the cytoplasm

B cell membrane surrounded by the cytoplasm
C cell wall outside the cytoplasm
D cell wall surrounded by the cytoplasm
Which structure is not present?
A cell membrane
B cell wall
C cytoplasm
D nucleus

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7 The diagram shows a section through a root.
P
Q
What are the levels of organisation of the labelled structures?
cell organ tissue
A P Q R
B P R Q
C Q R P
D R Q P
A key
B = nucleus
C = no nucleus
D
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Which type of cell does the diagram show?
A an animal cell in a concentrated solution of salts

B an animal cell in pure water
C a plant cell in a concentrated solution of salts
D a plant cell in pure water
10 Two identical cylinders, 40 mm long, are cut from a potato. One (W) is placed in water and the
other (X) is placed in a concentrated sugar solution.
What are the lengths of the cylinders after two hours?
length of cylinder / mm
W X
A 38 40
B 38 42
C 40 42
D 42 38
11 What is a characteristic of all catalysts?
A They are broken down in the reaction.

B They are made of protein.
C They are not changed by the reaction.
D They do not change the rate of the reaction.

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12 The bar chart shows the average number of chloroplasts in each of three different types of leaf
cell.
average number
of chloroplasts
in each cell
1 2 3
type of cell
What are the three types of cell?
1 2 3
A guard cell palisade mesophyll spongy mesophyll
cell cell
B palisade mesophyll spongy mesophyll guard cell
cell cell
C spongy mesophyll guard cell palisade mesophyll
cell cell
D spongy mesophyll palisade mesophyll guard cell
cell cell
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13 The diagram shows two food tests carried out on solution X.
test 1 test 2
biuret Benedict’s
solution solution
red
colour
heat
solution X purple solution X

colour
Which nutrients are present in solution X?
A protein and starch

B protein and sugar
C starch and fat
D starch and sugar
14 A person has their gall bladder removed.
A They cannot eat carbohydrates.

B They can eat fat only in small amounts.
C They can eat only liquid food.
D They must not eat more than one large meal a day.
15 Which blood vessel contains valves?
A arteriole
B capillary
C renal artery
D renal vein

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16 When blood is flowing through a vena cava, which main blood vessel will it flow through next?
A hepatic portal vein

B hepatic vein
C pulmonary artery
D pulmonary vein
17 How does insulin move from the pancreas, where it is produced, to the cell where it acts?
A along nerves
B in the blood
C through the digestive system
D through the pancreatic duct
18 The graph shows the energy released by two animals through respiration as the external
temperature changes.
20
animal 2
15
rate of
energy released 10
/ arbitrary units animal 1
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
external temperature / °C
Which conclusion can be drawn from the graph?
A Animals 1 and 2 release the least energy at 23 °C.

B Animal 2 always respires faster than animal 1.
C As the temperature rises, respiration always increases.
D The rate of respiration is the same for both animals at 23 °C.
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19 The graph shows changes in the volume of air in the lungs of a person at rest, over a period of 30
seconds.
2
volume
of air in
lungs 1
/ dm3
0
0 30
time / s
Which graph shows changes in the volume of air in the lungs of the same person immediately
after they have done five minutes of vigorous exercise?
A B
2 2
volume volume
of air in of air in
lungs 1 lungs 1
/ dm3 / dm3
0 0
0 30 0 30
time / s time / s
C D
2 2
volume volume
of air in of air in
lungs 1 lungs 1
/ dm3 / dm3
0 0
0 30 0 30
time / s time / s

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10
20 Four word equations are shown.
P carbon dioxide + water → glucose + oxygen
Q glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water
R glucose → lactic acid
S glucose → alcohol + carbon dioxide
What are the equations for anaerobic respiration in humans and anaerobic respiration in yeast?
anaerobic anaerobic
respiration respiration
in humans in yeast
A Q P
B Q S
C R P
D R S
21 Which organs remove excretory products from the blood?
A bladder and liver

B bladder and lungs
C kidneys and bladder
D lungs and kidneys
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22 The diagram shows a simple reflex arc.
2
sensory neurone
3
activated
muscle
stimulated
4
receptor
stimulated
knee tapped here
1
motor neurone
activated
What is the correct order of events after the knee is tapped?
A 1→2→3→4
B 1→4→2→3
C 4→2→1→3
D 4→3→2→1

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23 The graph shows the effect of an antibiotic treatment on bacterial populations in the blood.
start of
antibiotic
treatment
bacterial
population
0 10
time / days
What conclusion can be drawn from the graph?
A Antibiotics are effective against viral and bacterial infections.

B Antibiotics cause reduction division in bacteria.
C Antibiotics take ten days to kill all bacteria.
D Before the start of antibiotic treatment the bacterial population was rising.
24 What are involved in reproduction in both animals and plants?
A ovary and embryo

B ovary and testes
C ovule and stigma
D uterus and embryo
25 The diagram shows different parts of the female reproductive organs where different methods of
birth control can be used.
Where should a diaphragm be placed before intercourse if a couple do not want a baby?
A
B
D
C
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26 The diagram shows an experiment on germination. Groups of test-tubes were set up as shown.
The groups were placed in different conditions.
1 2 3
oil
deoxygenated
water
seeds
dry cotton
wool
wet cotton wool
Which table shows the results?
A condition 1 2 3
in the dark
in the light
B condition 1 2 3
in the dark
in the light
C condition 1 2 3
in the dark
in the light
D condition 1 2 3
in the dark
in the light
key
= seeds germinate
= seeds do not germinate

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14
A B
length of length of
arthropod arthropod
time time
C D
length of length of
arthropod arthropod
time time
28 The graph shows the masses of two different types of tomato.
type 1 type 2
number of
tomatoes
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220

mass / g
What can be concluded from the graph?
A Genes do not affect the mass of tomatoes.

B Type 1 tomatoes show continuous variation.
C Type 2 tomatoes are sometimes smaller than type 1 tomatoes.
D Type 2 tomatoes show discontinuous variation.
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29 Genetics is the study of
A development of organisms.
B mechanisms of inheritance.
C nuclear division.
D variation between species.
30 What is unlikely to be affected by the environment?
A blood group
B body mass
C health
D height
31 The diagram shows what happens to the energy that enters the atmosphere from the Sun.
2% is absorbed by plants
16% is reflected
Sun’s energy
32% warms the ground
50% evaporates water
How much of the Sun’s energy is not used for photosynthesis?
A less than 2%
B about 32%
C about 66%
D more than 98%
producers herbivores carnivores top carnivores

trophic level: 1 2 3 4
If the carnivores in trophic level 3 suddenly die out as a result of disease, in which trophic levels
will the number of organisms be likely to decrease?
A 1 and 2 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 4 D 4 only

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33 The surface waters of the ocean contain a population of microscopic plants.
Which factor would result in fewer of these plants?
A an increase in the population of microscopic animals

B greater concentration of mineral nutrients
C higher temperature
D more light
34 By which process does water enter the atmosphere?
A condensation
B photosynthesis
C precipitation
D transpiration
Which labelled arrow represents photosynthesis?
carbon dioxide green

in atmosphere plants
bacteria
C D
animals
36 What are products of respiration in green plants?
A glucose and carbon dioxide

C water and carbon dioxide
D water and oxygen
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37 In 2005, fifteen mice were set free on an island where mice had never lived before. The table
shows how their population changed over the next three years.
mouse
year
population
2005 15
2006 62
2007 237
2008 965
What caused the population change shown in the table?
A lack of food
B lack of predators
C lack of space
D lack of water
38 What is reduced when untreated sewage is released into rivers?
A the amount of nitrate

B the concentration of carbon dioxide
C the concentration of oxygen
D the number of bacteria
A farmer sprays his cabbages with pesticide.
Which organisms does the farmer want to kill?
A B C D
cabbages greenflies beetles small birds
40 Which pollutants of water can lead to eutrophication?
fertilisers herbicides insecticides sewage
A
B
C
D
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Question Question
Key Key
Number Number
1 C 21 D
2 B 22 C
3 C 23 D
4 A 24 D
5 C 25 B
6 B 26 C
7 A 27 B
8 C 28 B
9 C 29 B
10 B 30 B
11 C 31 A
12 C 32 D
13 D 33 A
14 C 34 D
15 A 35 A
16 C 36 C
17 A 37 B
18 B 38 C
19 C 39 B
20 D 40 D

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BIOLOGY 0610/12
45 minutes
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IB14 06_0610_12/4RP
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1 Growth is a characteristic feature of living organisms.
Which process provides the energy for growth?
A excretion
B movement
C respiration
D sensitivity
2 The table shows the number of animals collected in a sample from some woodland and the
groups to which they belong.
animal group number in sample
annelids 8
arachnids 10
insects 80
molluscs 40
myriapods 7
nematodes 15
How many arthropods were collected?
A 33 B 97 C 120 D 160
3 The diagram shows some animal cells, as seen under the microscope.
What will be present at X?
A one cell membrane

B one cell wall
C two cell membranes
D two cell walls
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5 The diagram shows a spongy mesophyll cell.
Which structures indicate that this is a plant cell?
A P and S B Q and R C R and P D S and Q

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A cell membrane
B cell wall
C cytoplasm
D nucleus
7 The diagram shows blood passing through an arteriole into a capillary. Part of the capillary wall
has been cut away to show the blood.
direction of blood flow
Q
P
What is the level of organisation of the structures labelled P and Q?
P Q
A organ cell
B organ tissue
C tissue cell
D tissue tissue
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A key
B = nucleus
C = no nucleus
D
9 The diagram shows the movement of a concentrated sugar solution up a glass tube. The glass
tube is connected firmly to a hollowed-out carrot.
at the start after 2 hours
glass tube
carrot watertight seal
concentrated
sugar solution
dilute
sugar solution
at the start after two hours
Why does the sugar solution in the glass tube rise?
A Sugar molecules move across the carrot tissue into the glass tube.
B Sugar molecules move across the carrot tissue into the beaker.
C Water molecules move across the carrot tissue into the glass tube.
D Water molecules move across the carrot tissue into the beaker.

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10 A plant absorbs water and oxygen into its roots.
How are these substances absorbed?
water oxygen
A diffusion transpiration
B osmosis diffusion
C transpiration osmosis
D transpiration transpiration
11 The diagram shows the lock and key model of enzyme action.
1 2
Which is the enzyme and which is the substrate?
enzyme substrate
A 1 2
B 1 3
C 3 1
D 3 2
12 The table shows the temperature and pH at which four different enzymes are most active.
Which enzyme is a protease from the stomach?
optimum temperature
optimum pH
/ °C
A 25 10
B 37 7
C 40 2
D 50 5
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13 The data show the concentrations of sugar and starch in an onion.
total sugar including

starch
reducing sugar
/ g per 100g
/ g per 100g
3.7 0
The onion is tested with Benedict’s solution and iodine solution.
Which set of results is correct?
Benedict’s iodine
solution solution
A blue blue-black
B blue brown
C brick red blue-black
D brick red brown
14 The small intestines of cows are similar in general structure and function to the small intestines of
humans.
A disease in cows reduces the number of villi in their small intestines.
The cows lose weight and become weak.
What explains this?
A less amylase produced

B less peristalsis
C slower absorption of nutrients
D slower digestion of proteins
15 The diagram shows a palisade cell.
In which region is starch stored?

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16 Which heart valves are open and which are closed when blood passes out of the right ventricle
towards the lungs?
A bicuspid (mitral) valve closed, tricuspid valve open

B bicuspid (mitral) valve open, semi-lunar valve closed
C tricuspid valve closed, semi-lunar valve open
D tricuspid valve open, bicuspid (mitral) valve open
17 A decrease in which factor normally causes transpiration rate to increase?
A humidity
B light intensity
C stomatal opening
D temperature
18 What is the path of water through a plant?
A cortex cells → xylem → stomata → roots
B root hair → xylem → mesophyll cells → stomata
C roots → cortex cells → stomata → phloem
D roots → root hair → stomata → xylem
19 What contains the greatest concentration of lactic acid?
A a bottle of alcoholic drink

B a loaf of freshly baked bread
C muscle cells during vigorous exercise
D yeast cells kept in glucose at 70 °C for 30 minutes
20 Which two statements describe the effects of smoking cigarettes?
1 Cilia beat more quickly.

2 Cilia beat more slowly.
3 Goblet cells stop producing mucus.
4 Goblet cells produce more mucus.
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21 A sample of expired air is collected in a gas jar. Another gas jar contains normal atmospheric air.
A lighted candle is placed inside each gas jar as shown. The time taken for each flame to go out
is measured. As the candles burn they use up the oxygen available in the jar.
lid
air
sample
candle
gas jar X gas jar Y
The table shows the results of this experiment.
time for candle flame

gas jar
to go out / s
X 15
Y 9
What is an explanation of the difference between the results in jars X and Y?
A Jar X contains atmospheric air which has more carbon dioxide.

B Jar X contains expired air which has more carbon dioxide.
C Jar Y contains atmospheric air which has less oxygen.
D Jar Y contains expired air which has less oxygen.

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What is the part labelled X?
A renal artery
B renal vein
C ureter
D urethra
23 Which responses occur when a person is too hot?
sweat blood vessels supplying

shivering
produced skin capillaries
A no yes constricted
B no yes dilated
C yes no constricted
D yes no dilated
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24 The diagram shows the shoot of a seedling, fixed to a rotating platform that is being lit from one
side only.
rotates four times

per hour
shoot of
light seedling
damp
cotton wool
The platform was allowed to rotate for two days, then it was left stationary for a further two days.
Which diagram shows the appearance of the seedling after this four-day period?
A B C D
25 How will the composition of a pregnant woman’s blood change as it passes through the placenta?
concentration of concentration of
dissolved nutrients urea
A decreases decreases
B decreases increases
C increases decreases
D increases increases

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12
3
2
1
4
At which labelled points are sperms and ova released?
sperms ova
A 3 2
B 4 2
C 5 1
D 5 3
A B
length of length of
arthropod arthropod
time time
C D
length of length of
arthropod arthropod
time time
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28 The graph shows changes in dry mass as a seed germinates and becomes a seedling.
At which point is it respiring and photosynthesising at the same rate?
dry mass
C
A
B
time
29 Which statement is true of both chromosomes and genes?
A Each codes for a specific protein.

B Each may be copied and passed on in mitosis.
C Each may be either dominant or recessive.
D Each may exist as two or more alleles.
C nuclear division.
A blood group
B body mass
C health
D height

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14
16% is reflected
Sun’s energy
A less than 2%
B about 32%
C about 66%
D more than 98%

D more light
34 The diagram shows the water cycle.
Which letter represents transpiration?
A rain, hail
clouds and snow
ground
water
water living
vapour living animals
in air D plants
B
C rivers and
streams
sea, lakes
and ponds
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bacteria
C D
animals

D water and oxygen



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A B C D
40 What is an effect of pollution by nuclear fall-out?
A deforestation
B eutrophication
C global warming
D increased mutation rate
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Question Question
Key Key
Number Number
1 C 21 C
2 C 22 D
3 C 23 D
4 A 24 D
5 B 25 A
6 D 26 A
7 C 27 B
8 B 28 B
9 D 29 B
10 C 30 B
11 C 31 A
12 A 32 D
13 D 33 C
14 B 34 A
15 B 35 D
16 D 36 A
17 C 37 C
18 B 38 B
19 C 39 B
20 D 40 B

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BIOLOGY 0610/13
45 minutes
*8553383965*
Soft clean eraser


IB14 06_0610_13/FP
PMT
1 Why does the energy needed by a human increase during the first ten years of life?
A Coordination and responses improve.

B Energy is needed for gamete formation.
C The body is growing.
D The diet is more balanced.
A
B
C
D
3 Which feature is characteristic of both annelids and arthropods?
A compound eyes
B jointed limbs
C segmented bodies
D wings

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A cell membrane
B cell wall
C cytoplasm
D nucleus
6 Which pair of statements about a plant cell is correct?
outer surface of the cell position of sap vacuole
A cell membrane outside the cytoplasm

B cell membrane surrounded by the cytoplasm
C cell wall outside the cytoplasm
D cell wall surrounded by the cytoplasm
Which type of cell does the diagram show?
A an animal cell in a concentrated solution of salts

B an animal cell in pure water
C a plant cell in a concentrated solution of salts
D a plant cell in pure water

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P
Q
cell organ tissue
A P Q R
B P R Q
C Q R P
D R Q P
9 Two identical cylinders, 40 mm long, are cut from a potato. One (W) is placed in water and the
other (X) is placed in a concentrated sugar solution.
What are the lengths of the cylinders after two hours?
length of cylinder / mm
W X
A 38 40
B 38 42
C 40 42
D 42 38
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A key
B = nucleus
C = no nucleus
D

B They are made of protein.
12 The bar chart shows the average number of chloroplasts in each of three different types of leaf
cell.
average number
of chloroplasts
in each cell
1 2 3
type of cell
What are the three types of cell?
1 2 3
A guard cell palisade mesophyll spongy mesophyll
cell cell
B palisade mesophyll spongy mesophyll guard cell
cell cell
C spongy mesophyll guard cell palisade mesophyll
cell cell
D spongy mesophyll palisade mesophyll guard cell
cell cell

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13 Which blood vessel contains valves?
A arteriole
B capillary
C renal artery
D renal vein
14 The diagram shows two food tests carried out on solution X.
test 1 test 2
biuret Benedict’s
solution solution
red
colour
heat

colour

B protein and sugar
C starch and fat
D starch and sugar
15 A person has their gall bladder removed.
A They cannot eat carbohydrates.

B They can eat fat only in small amounts.
C They can eat only liquid food.
D They must not eat more than one large meal a day.
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16 The graph shows the energy released by two animals through respiration as the external
temperature changes.
20
animal 2
15
rate of
energy released 10
/ arbitrary units animal 1
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
external temperature / °C
A Animals 1 and 2 release the least energy at 23 °C.

B Animal 2 always respires faster than animal 1.
C As the temperature rises, respiration always increases.
D The rate of respiration is the same for both animals at 23 °C.
17 When blood is flowing through a vena cava, which main blood vessel will it flow through next?
A hepatic portal vein

B hepatic vein
C pulmonary artery
D pulmonary vein
18 How does insulin move from the pancreas, where it is produced, to the cell where it acts?
A along nerves
B in the blood
C through the digestive system
D through the pancreatic duct

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seconds.
2
volume
of air in
lungs 1
/ dm3
0
0 30
time / s
A B
2 2
volume volume
of air in of air in
lungs 1 lungs 1
/ dm3 / dm3
0 0
0 30 0 30
time / s time / s
C D
2 2
volume volume
of air in of air in
lungs 1 lungs 1
/ dm3 / dm3
0 0
0 30 0 30
time / s time / s
20 Which organs remove excretory products from the blood?
A bladder and liver

B bladder and lungs
C kidneys and bladder
D lungs and kidneys
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2
sensory neurone
3
activated
muscle
stimulated
4
receptor
stimulated
knee tapped here
1
motor neurone
activated
A 1→2→3→4
B 1→4→2→3
C 4→2→1→3
D 4→3→2→1
22 Four word equations are shown.
P carbon dioxide + water → glucose + oxygen
Q glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water
R glucose → lactic acid
S glucose → alcohol + carbon dioxide
What are the equations for anaerobic respiration in humans and anaerobic respiration in yeast?
anaerobic anaerobic
respiration respiration
in humans in yeast
A Q P
B Q S
C R P
D R S

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23 The diagram shows different parts of the female reproductive organs where different methods of
birth control can be used.
Where should a diaphragm be placed before intercourse if a couple do not want a baby?
A
B
D
C
start of
antibiotic
treatment
bacterial
population
0 10
time / days
What conclusion can be drawn from the graph?

B Antibiotics cause reduction division in bacteria.
25 What are involved in reproduction in both animals and plants?
A ovary and embryo

B ovary and testes
C ovule and stigma
D uterus and embryo
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26 The diagram shows an experiment on germination. Groups of test-tubes were set up as shown.
The groups were placed in different conditions.
1 2 3
oil
deoxygenated
water
seeds
dry cotton
wool
wet cotton wool
Which table shows the results?
A condition 1 2 3
in the dark
in the light
B condition 1 2 3
in the dark
in the light
C condition 1 2 3
in the dark
in the light
D condition 1 2 3
in the dark
in the light
key
= seeds germinate
= seeds do not germinate

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type 1 type 2
number of
tomatoes
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220

mass / g

A B
length of length of
arthropod arthropod
time time
C D
length of length of
arthropod arthropod
time time
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C nuclear division.
A blood group
B body mass
C health
D height
16% is reflected
Sun’s energy
A less than 2%
B about 32%
C about 66%
D more than 98%

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D water and oxygen

D more light
35 By which process does water enter the atmosphere?
A condensation
B photosynthesis
C precipitation
D transpiration

bacteria
C D
animals
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38 In 2005, fifteen mice were set free on an island where mice had never lived before. The table
shows how their population changed over the next three years.
mouse
year
population
2005 15
2006 62
2007 237
2008 965
What caused the population change shown in the table?
A lack of food
B lack of predators
C lack of space
D lack of water
A B C D
40 Which pollutants of water can lead to eutrophication?
fertilisers herbicides insecticides sewage
A
B
C
D
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Question Question
Key Key
Number Number
1 B 21 B
2 A 22 A
3 B 23 A
4 B 24 A
5 A 25 D
6 B 26 C
7 A 27 D
8 D 28 D
9 B 29 A
10 B 30 D
11 C 31 C
12 C 32 C
13 D 33 B
14 A 34 A
15 B 35 C
16 B 36 C
17 A 37 C
18 B 38 B
19 C 39 A
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1 The diagram illustrates some of the processes carried out by living organisms.
oxygen from carbon dioxide

atmosphere to atmosphere
light energy
green
chicken
plant X
waste waste
products products
Which characteristic of living organisms is represented by arrow X?
A excretion
B nutrition
C respiration
D sensitivity
2 What is a correct way of naming a species, according to the binomial system?
A Homo sapiens
B Homo Sapiens
C human being
D sapiens
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A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4
4 The key can be used to distinguish between four different chemical substances.
Use the key to identify which substance could be a protein.
1 contains the element carbon ........................................... go to 2

does not contain carbon .................................................. A
2 contains the element nitrogen ......................................... B
does not contain nitrogen ............................................... go to 3
3 gives a positive result with Benedict’s test ...................... C
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5 The diagram shows two guard cells from a leaf.
Which labelled part would also be found in liver cells?
6 The diagram shows part of a leaf in cross-section.
Structures X and Y are both part of the same
A cell.
B organ.
C tissue.
D vessel.
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Which features show that it is a plant cell?
A It has a cell wall and a vacuole.

B It has a nucleus and cytoplasm.
C It has a nucleus but no chloroplasts.
D It has chloroplasts but no vacuole.
8 In a section through a plant, a student found a group of long, microscopic structures. The
structures lacked end walls, cytoplasm and nuclei.
Which identification and reason best matches the student’s observations?
identification reason
A root hair cells they do not contain a nucleus when mature

B root hair cells they do not contain cytoplasm to absorb water
C xylem vessels they can support the plant better without cytoplasm
D xylem vessels they need to be hollow to carry water efficiently
9 The diagram shows a specialised cell cut in half.
What does this diagram indicate about the structure of this cell?
A The cell has a cell wall.

B The cell is concave on each side.
C The cell is long and thin.
D The cell is red and carries oxygen.

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10 How do carbon dioxide and oxygen move in and out of a mesophyll cell?
A active transport
B diffusion
C respiration
D transpiration
11 During osmosis, which molecules move and through which type of membrane?
molecules type of
moving membrane
A oxygen partially permeable

B oxygen permeable
C water partially permeable
D water permeable
12 The diagram shows an experiment on the digestion of the protein in egg albumen by protease.
The protease was taken from a human stomach.
In which test-tube will the protein be digested most quickly?
A B C D
water-bath
at 37 °C
egg albumen egg albumen egg albumen egg albumen

+ + + +
protease dilute dilute dilute
hydrochloric hydrochloric hydrochloric
acid acid acid
+ +
protease boiled protease
13 Which effect does a gradual decrease in pH from 13 to 1 have on the action of amylase?
A slows it down only

B slows it down then speeds it up
C speeds it up only
D speeds it up then slows it down
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14 The diagram represents a protein molecule.
What do the small circles represent?
A amino acids
B fatty acids
C glycerol
D simple sugars
A key
D
16 Which components make up most of the dry mass of a balanced diet?
A calcium compounds, carbohydrates and fats

B carbohydrates, fats and proteins
C fats, proteins and vitamins
D proteins, vitamins and calcium compounds

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17 The diagram shows a plant shoot and the same shoot six hours later.
plant shoot same shoot six hours later
Which change in environmental conditions could cause this change in the shoot?
A a decrease in available water

B a decrease in light intensity
C a decrease in wind speed
D an increase in humidity
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18 The diagrams show four different stages in one heart beat.
P Q
key
direction in which
blood is moving
R S
What is the correct order for the stages after stage P?
A Q→R→S
B R→Q→S
C R→S→Q
D S→R→Q

20 Which process in humans does not use energy released from respiration?
A cell division
B diffusion of oxygen
C muscle contraction
D protein synthesis

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21 The graph shows the results of an experiment to investigate the rate of respiration of an organism
at different temperatures.
rate of
respiration
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
temperature / °C
What explains the difference between the rate of respiration at 50 °C and that at 30 °C?
A enzymes working faster at 50 °C
B enzymes working more slowly at 50 °C
C less oxygen available at 50 °C
D more oxygen available at 50 °C
22 The diagram shows an experiment to investigate the respiration of yeast.
balloon
gas evolved
yeast in yeast, sugar

sugar solution and new compound
at the beginning after 24 hours
Which gas is evolved and which new compound is present after 24 hours?
gas evolved new compound
A carbon dioxide ethanol (alcohol)

B carbon dioxide lactic acid
C oxygen ethanol (alcohol)
D oxygen lactic acid
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23 Which function does not occur in the kidneys?
A breakdown of alcohol
B removal of excess salts from the blood
C removal of excess water from the blood
D removal of urea from the blood
24 What is urea formed from?
A amino acids
B fatty acids
C glucose
D glycerol
25 What is not an effect of consumption of alcohol?
A liver damage
B loss of muscle coordination
C poor self control
D stimulation of the nervous system
26 Which labelled part of the eye contains muscle?
27 Which method of birth control is based on knowing the stage of a woman’s menstrual cycle?
A condom
B contraceptive pill
C diaphragm
D rhythm method

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28 The diagram shows some changes which take place during a woman’s menstrual cycle.
oestrogen progesterone
relative
hormone
concentration
0
0 7 14 21 28
time / days
Assuming ovulation occurs on day 14, what is occurring at the time of ovulation?

C a rise in the level of oestrogen
D a rise in the level of progesterone and fall in the level of oestrogen
29 Development is defined as an increase in
A complexity.
B dry mass.
C number of cells.
D size.
30 In addition to a suitable temperature, what else is always necessary for seed germination?

B mineral ions
C sunlight and water
D water and oxygen
31 A genetic cross between two organisms may be shown as Gg × Gg.
What does g represent?
A a dominant allele
B a dominant chromosome
C a recessive allele
D a recessive chromosome
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32 Some fruit flies have orange eyes and others have red eyes.
If two orange-eyed fruit flies are crossed, their offspring always have orange eyes.
If two red-eyed fruit flies are crossed, their offspring sometimes include both orange-eyed and
red-eyed flies.
What can be concluded from these observations?
A Crossing an orange-eyed fly with a red-eyed fly will produce a 1 : 1 ratio in the offspring.
B The allele for orange eyes is dominant.
C The allele for red eyes is dominant.
D We could determine which allele is dominant only by doing a cross that produces a 3 : 1 ratio.
33 What can be continuously recycled in ecosystems?
carbon energy water
A
B
C
D
34 Which diagram shows a pyramid of biomass for a woodland?
A B
C D

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35 Which of the following is an example of a food chain?
A carnivore → herbivore → producer
B flower → fruit → seed
C grass → antelope → lion
D starch → maltose→ glucose
36 The diagram shows the movements of water between oceans, land and the air. The figures are
based on an annual mean precipitation of 100 units.
precipitation transpiration evaporation

evaporation (rain, snow, hail, sleet, etc)
23
77
84
land
oceans
What is the total of evaporation from the land and transpiration from plants at X?
A 7 B 13 C 16 D 77
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37 What is shown in the diagram?
air
burning
respiration
fossil fuel photosynthesis

decomposition
plant animal
A a food web
B non-cyclical energy flow
C the carbon cycle
D the water cycle
38 The table shows the birth rates and death rates in four countries.
Which country will double its population most quickly?
birth rate death rate

/ % population / % population
A 5.0 4.0
B 4.5 2.5
C 3.5 2.0
D 3.0 3.0
39 Which two gases both contribute to global warming?
A carbon dioxide and methane

B methane and oxygen
C oxygen and sulfur dioxide
D sulfur dioxide and carbon dioxide

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40 Lichens are organisms that do not grow well in air containing sulfur dioxide.
Which graph shows the change in number of lichen species from the centre of an industrial city to
the countryside 15 km away?
A B
number of number of
lichen species lichen species
0 0
0 15 0 15
distance from distance from
city centre / km city centre / km
C D
number of number of
0 0
0 15 0 15
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Question Question
Key Key
Number Number
1 B 21 A
2 D 22 A
3 B 23 C
4 C 24 C
5 B 25 A
6 A 26 D
7 A 27 D
8 D 28 D
9 B 29 B
10 C 30 C
11 A 31 D
12 C 32 C
13 C 33 D
14 B 34 C
15 B 35 A
16 A 36 A
17 B 37 C
18 C 38 B
19 A 39 C
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light energy
green
chicken
plant X
waste waste
products products
A excretion
B nutrition
C respiration
D sensitivity
2 The statements describe four different plants.
Which plant must be a monocotyledon?
A The flowers are wind-pollinated.

B The flowers each have five petals.
C The leaves are large with a clear network of veins on them.
D The leaves have parallel veins.
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A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4

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Use the key to identify this animal.
1 body covered with scales ...................... go to 2

body covered with hair .......................... go to 3
2 has a rounded bill .................................. A

has a pointed bill ................................... B
3 has webbed feet .................................... C

does not have webbed feet ................... D
5 Which diagram shows chloroplasts in their correct position in a plant cell?
A B C D
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7 Which is not an organ?
A blood
B heart
C tooth
D vein
8 What results from the destruction of cilia in the trachea due to smoking?
A Cilia cannot filter bacteria.

B Cilia cannot trap dust.
C Mucus cannot be manufactured.
D Mucus cannot be carried towards the throat.
A active transport
B diffusion
C respiration
D transpiration

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10 Which statements are correct for both diffusion and osmosis?
molecules move from higher

involves movement requires energy
concentration to lower
of water only from the cell
concentration
A
B
C
D
11 An enzyme in potato cells causes oxygen to be produced from hydrogen peroxide.
Cubes of potato were incubated with hydrogen peroxide at different temperatures.
The numbers of bubbles of oxygen released per minute were counted at each temperature.
The table shows the results.
temperature / °C 15 25 35 45 55
number of bubbles / bubbles per minute 96 98 82 36 1
The results suggest the optimum temperature for the enzyme is between which two values?
A 15 °C and 35 °C
B 35 °C and 45 °C
C 35 °C and 55 °C
D 45 °C and 55 °C
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A B C D
water-bath
at 37 °C

+ + + +
acid acid acid
+ +
13 Which row shows the elements and basic units that are used in the construction of large food
molecules?
food molecules elements basic units
A fats carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen glucose

B fats carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen glycerol
C starch carbon, hydrogen, oxygen glucose
D starch carbon, hydrogen, oxygen glycerol

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14 The diagram shows part of the human alimentary canal.
In which part does protein digestion begin?
A
B
A key
D
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17 A celery stalk is placed in a beaker of blue dye. Once the dye reaches the leaves, the stalk is
taken out and cut in half.
celery stalk
cut
blue dye
Which diagram shows the appearance of the cut end of the stalk?
A B C D
blue dye blue dye blue dye

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19 The table shows the composition of four samples of air.
percentage of percentage of percentage

air sample
oxygen carbon dioxide humidity
P 21 0.04 20
Q 16 4.04 100
R 4 0.40 80
S 20 4.00 60
Which sample is inspired air and which sample is expired air?
sample sample
breathed in breathed out
A P Q
B P S
C Q R
D Q S
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balloon
gas evolved


21 In which conditions do the leaves of a green plant respire?
bright light darkness
A
B
C
D
22 Which two substances are both reabsorbed in the kidneys?
A glucose and salts

B glucose and starch
C glycogen and salts
D glycogen and starch

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23 Which organ makes urea?
A bladder
B kidney
C liver
D stomach
24 What are correct descriptions of mitosis and meiosis?
mitosis meiosis
A cells produced are genetically identical repairs damaged cells

B halves the chromosome number cells produced are genetically identical
C involved in asexual reproduction halves the chromosome number
D involved in sexual reproduction doubles the chromosome number
25 The diagram shows two antagonistic muscles and the directions of movement that they produce.
P
R
direction of Q
movement
Which row correctly identifies these muscles and the directions of movement they produce on
contraction?
muscle P muscle Q
name movement name movement
A biceps R triceps S
B biceps S triceps R
C triceps R biceps S
D triceps S biceps R
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26 The diagram shows a germinating broad bean seed which has been cut in half.
1
4
2
3
Which labels show the cotyledon and the plumule?
cotyledon plumule
A 1 3
B 1 4
C 2 3
D 2 4
relative
hormone
concentration
0
0 7 14 21 28
time / days


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B mineral ions
D water and oxygen
29 What defines the development of an organism?
A increase in age
B increase in complexity
C increase in height
D increase in length
30 A man has three sons.
What is the chance of his next child being a son?
A 0% B 25% C 50% D 75%
31 The diagram shows a cross between heterozygous tall pea plants.
parental genotypes Tt × Tt
gametes T t T t
offspring E F G H
Which statement is not correct?
A Offspring E and H are both homozygous.

B Offspring F and G are both heterozygous.
C The phenotypes of offspring E, F and G are the same.
D The ratio of different phenotypes in the offspring is 1 : 1.
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32 The bar chart shows the heights of pea plants grown from 500 pea seeds.
number
of
pea plants
height of plants
What variation do the plants show?
A continuous variation only

B discontinuous variation only
C both continuous variation and discontinuous variation
D neither continuous variation nor discontinuous variation
33 Which pair of statements about energy flow in ecosystems is correct?
energy entering the

nature of energy flow
ecosystem from the Sun
A light and chemical cyclical

B light and chemical non-cyclical
C light and heat cyclical
D light and heat non-cyclical
34 The diagram shows a food chain based on a tree.
tree aphids beetles birds
Which diagram shows a pyramid of numbers for this food chain?
A B C D

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35 Which process forms part of the carbon cycle?
A combustion
B evaporation
C osmosis
D transpiration
36 Herbivores take in carbon atoms from plants.
How do carbon atoms leave the herbivores?
through death
in faeces in respiration
and decay
A
B
C
D
37 In which stages in the water cycle is the water in vapour form?
absorption by movement from

precipitation transpiration
plant roots sea to clouds
A
B
C
D
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38 The graph shows how the population of the world has increased from 1650 until the present day.
7
6
P
5
world
4
population
/ billions 3
2
1
0
1700 1800 1900 2000
year
What stage in the sigmoid population growth curve is represented by region P?
A death phase
B exponential (log) phase
C lag phase
D stationary phase

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A B
number of number of
0 0
0 15 0 15
C D
number of number of
0 0
0 15 0 15

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Key Key
Number Number
1 B 21 D
2 C 22 D
3 B 23 B
4 D 24 C
5 A 25 B
6 B 26 D
7 B 27 C
8 D 28 D
9 B 29 D
10 A 30 A
11 C 31 C
12 B 32 B
13 C 33 A
14 B 34 A
15 A 35 B
16 A 36 C
17 C 37 A
18 D 38 D
19 A 39 A
20 A 40 C

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light energy
green
chicken
plant X
waste waste
products products
A excretion
B nutrition
C respiration
D sensitivity
2 All fish, all birds and all mammals are
A animals with internal fertilisation.

B carnivores.
C vertebrates.
D warm-blooded animals.
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1 has two wings ...................................................... go to 2

has four wings ..................................................... go to 3
2 has antennae much shorter than legs ................. A
has antennae about the same length as legs ...... B
3 has feathery antennae ......................................... C
has smooth antennae .......................................... D

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6 The cell shown in the diagram has been magnified 3000 times. The diagram is 21 mm wide.
What is the actual diameter of the cell?
A 21 mm
21
B mm
3000
C 21 x 3000 mm
3000
D mm
21
7 Xylem is an example of
A a cell.
B a tissue.
C an organ.
D an organ system.
8 The diagram shows a cross-section through a plant root.
Q shows the part that is stained red when the root is placed in water containing a red dye.
What is found at Q?
A guard cells
B palisade cells
C phloem
D xylem

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A active transport
B diffusion
C respiration
D transpiration
10 The diagram shows an experiment set up to investigate osmosis in living cells.
water
(X) potato
glass dish
concentrated
sugar solution
(Y)
What happens to the volumes of water (X) and sugar solution (Y) after 12 hours?
volume of water (X) volume of sugar solution (Y)
A decreases increases
B increases increases
C increases remains the same
D remains the same decreases
A B C D
water-bath
at 37 °C

+ + + +
acid acid acid
+ +
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12 Which graph shows the effect of temperature between 20 °C and 35 °C on the activity of a human
digestive enzyme?
A B
rate of rate of
reaction reaction
20 35 20 35
temperature / °C temperature / °C
C D
rate of rate of
reaction reaction
20 35 20 35
13 Which product of photosynthesis moves out of a green leaf through its stomata?
A carbon dioxide
B glucose
C oxygen
D water
A key
D

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15 A person ate food X. Food X was not affected by enzymes until it reached the duodenum.
What was in food X?
A fat
B mineral ion
C protein
D starch


18 Where does haemoglobin become oxyhaemoglobin?
A heart
B kidneys
C liver
D lungs
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balloon
gas evolved


20 A girl holds her breath for 30 seconds, breathes out, and then breathes in.
Compared with the air she breathes out, the air she breathes in contains less
A carbon dioxide and water vapour.

B nitrogen and water vapour.
C oxygen and carbon dioxide.
D oxygen and nitrogen.
21 Why does anaerobic respiration in muscles release less energy than aerobic respiration?
A Energy is lost in carbon dioxide.

B Energy is lost in oxygen.
C Energy remains trapped in ethanol.
D Energy remains trapped in lactic acid.

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22 What is the function of the kidney?
A making glucose and reabsorbing urea

B making urea and removing salts
C removing glucose and reabsorbing salts
D removing urea and reabsorbing glucose
23 How does the skin react when the body becomes very warm?
blood vessels sweat production
A dilate almost stops

B dilate increases
C move towards skin surface almost stops
D move towards skin surface increases
24 Which diagram shows a sensory neurone?
A B
C D
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25 The diagram shows the muscles that control the size of the pupil in an eye.
iris
circular muscles
radial muscles
pupil
How do the muscles make the pupil smaller?
circular muscles radial muscles
A contract contract
B contract relax
C relax contract
D relax relax
relative
hormone
concentration
0
0 7 14 21 28
time / days


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27 The diagram shows a process in plant reproduction.
anther stigma
stamen carpel
Which process is represented by arrow X?
A fertilisation
B pollen tube growth
C pollination
D seed dispersal

B mineral ions
D water and oxygen
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29 The graph shows how human height changes with age.
200
height / cm 100
0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
age / years
In which age range is the growth rate slowest?
A 0–2 years
B 8–10 years
C 12–14 years
D 18–20 years
Where is most of the DNA found?
A
C

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31 The diagram shows the chromosomes in the nucleus of a cell that divides by mitosis.
Which diagram shows the chromosomes in the nucleus of one of the daughter cells produced?
A B C D
32 The diagram shows the fusion of gametes to produce a son and a daughter.
father mother
parents
gametes Q
offspring R
son daughter
What are the sex chromosomes in gamete Q and son R?
Q R
A X XX
B X XY
C Y XX
D Y XY
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33 Which organisms can be sources of energy for decomposers?
producers herbivores carnivores
A
B
C
D
34 The diagram shows a pyramid of biomass for all organisms in an ecosystem.
P
Q
R
S
Which organisms are carnivores?

A P and Q B P and R C Q and R D R and S
producer consumer consumer consumer

1 2 3
A disease reduced the numbers of consumer 3.
What would be the likely effect of this on the numbers of consumer 1 and consumer 2?
consumer 1 consumer 2
A decrease decrease
B decrease increase
C increase decrease
D increase increase
36 Which process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?
A combustion
B decomposition
C photosynthesis
D respiration

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37 In which labelled stage in the water cycle is the water in vapour form?
B C
plant
roots
A
sea river
land
38 The graph shows a growth curve for a population of yeast.
stationary
phase
death
number of exponential phase
yeast cells (log) phase
lag phase
0
0 time
Which two phases of the growth curve are caused by factors such as predation, disease or lack
of food?
A exponential (log) and death

B exponential (log) and stationary
C lag and exponential (log)
D stationary and death

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number of number of
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0 15 0 15
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MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40
Published
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examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the
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considered the acceptability of alternative answers.
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Question Question
Key Key
Number Number
1 C 21 C
2 C 22 D
3 C 23 C
4 B 24 C
5 B 25 C
6 C 26 D
7 B 27 D
8 A 28 C
9 C 29 B
10 A 30 A
11 C 31 B
12 C 32 C
13 B 33 A
14 D 34 D
15 C 35 D
16 B 36 C
17 B 37 B
18 A 38 C
19 C 39 B
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1 Some yeast, sugar and water are mixed in a test-tube. The diagrams show the test-tube at the
start and after one hour.
bubbles
of gas
yeast, sugar
and water
at start after one hour
Which process causes this change?
A growth
B reproduction
C respiration
D sensitivity
2 Which name is given to a group of individuals that can reproduce to produce fertile offspring?
A a genus
B a kingdom
C a species
D an organ system
3 Use the key to identify the animal shown in the diagram.
has jointed legs
three pairs more than three

of legs pairs of legs
has tail no tail four pairs more than four

of legs pairs of legs
A B C D
Hexagenia Dytiscus Argyroneta Asellus
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4 Which row matches the cell membrane and cell wall of a palisade cell to their functions?
cell membrane cell wall
A active transport active transport

B active transport support
C support active transport
D support support
5 In a plant, what is formed by a group of xylem vessels?
A a cell
B a tissue
C an organ
D an organ system
6 What are the functions of xylem vessels?
absorption conduction photosynthesis support
A
B
C
D
7 Active transport is the movement of
A molecules from a region of their higher concentration to a region of their lower concentration.
B particles from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration using
energy from respiration.
C urine by relaxation of a sphincter muscle in the bladder.
D water through a partially permeable membrane from a more dilute to a more concentrated
solution.

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8 The diagram shows an experiment to demonstrate the movement of molecules.
inverted thistle
red ink solution funnel
beaker of water
permeable membrane attached to funnel
After one hour, the water in the beaker turned red.
What is the most likely reason for this colour change?
A Molecules of red ink move through the membrane by diffusion.

B Molecules of red ink move through the membrane by osmosis.
C Molecules of water move through the membrane by diffusion.
D Molecules of water move through the membrane by osmosis.
9 Small molecules are used as the basic units in the synthesis of large food molecules.
A Amino acids are basic units of carbohydrates.

B Fatty acids are basic units of glycogen.
C Glycerol is a basic unit of oils.
D Simple sugar is a basic unit of protein.
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A B
enzyme enzyme
activity activity
0 50 100 0 50 100
C D
enzyme enzyme
activity activity
0 50 100 0 50 100
11 The diagram represents enzyme action.
+ +
W X Y
What are parts W, X and Y in this chemical reaction?
enzyme product substrate
A W X Y
B X W Y
C X Y W
D Y W X

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12 In a photosynthesis experiment, a plant is left in bright sunlight for several hours. A leaf is then
removed from the plant and tested for starch, using iodine solution.
The diagram shows the leaf from the plant that was used in the experiment.
white area
green area
Which diagram shows the result of the experiment?
A B C D
key
iodine solution
turns blue / black
iodine solution
stays brown
13 Which substance, needed for protein synthesis, is carried into a leaf from the stem?
A carbon dioxide
B nitrate
C oxygen
D starch
14 Which type of food is not digested before being absorbed by the body?
A carbohydrate
B fat
C protein
D water
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15 The diagram shows the human alimentary canal.
In which structure is most glucose absorbed into the blood?
16 Which dietary component is unlikely to be deficient in a meat-free diet?
A fat
B fibre
C protein
D vitamin D

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17 Which graph shows most clearly what will happen to the rate of transpiration as humidity
increases?
A B
rate of rate of
transpiration transpiration
humidity humidity
C D
rate of rate of
humidity humidity
24 hours
A Water loss is greater than water uptake.

B Water moves from the leaves to the stem.
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19 Which substances are dissolved in human blood plasma?
A carbon dioxide, haemoglobin and glucose

B carbon dioxide, oxygen and haemoglobin
C glucose, hormones and urea
D oxygen, urea and starch
20 Which chamber of the heart has the thickest muscle wall?
A left atrium
B left ventricle
C right atrium
D right ventricle
21 What is the approximate percentage of oxygen in expired air?
A 0.04% B 4% C 16% D 21%
22 Compared with atmospheric air, air breathed out by a human contains
A less water vapour, less carbon dioxide.

B less water vapour, more carbon dioxide.
C more water vapour, less carbon dioxide.
D more water vapour, more carbon dioxide.
23 What is produced by anaerobic respiration in yeast?
lactic acid carbon dioxide
A
B
C
D
24 What is the word equation for aerobic respiration in plants?
A carbon dioxide + water → glucose + oxygen
B glucose + carbon dioxide → water + oxygen
C glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water
D glucose + water → carbon dioxide + oxygen

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A bladder
B kidney
C liver
D urethra
26 The diagram represents a simple reflex arc.
spinal cord
P
finger
Q muscle
pin
What is the sequence of nerve cells through which an impulse passes during a reflex action?
first last
A P Q R
B Q R P
C Q P R
D R P Q
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X Y
X Y
A brain intestine
B brain leg
C eye hand
D gland spinal cord
28 What will be the effect of strenuous exercise on the volume of water lost through the skin and the
kidneys?
volume of water volume of water

lost through lost through
the skin the kidneys
29 Which organ is most often damaged by regularly drinking too much alcohol?
A heart
B liver
C pancreas
D stomach
30 When a baby is born, these processes occur.
1 breaking of the amniotic sac
2 contraction of muscles in the uterus wall
3 cutting of the umbilical cord
In which order do these processes usually occur?
A 2→1→3 B 2→3→1 C 3→1→2 D 3→2→1

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31 The diagrams show pollen grains from three different species of plant as they appear under the
microscope. The diagrams are all to the same scale.
1 2 3
Which pollen grains are involved in insect-pollination?
A 1 and 2 B 1 only C 2 and 3 D 3 only
32 The diagram shows the human female reproductive system.
If a woman uses a femidom as a contraceptive, where would it be placed?
A
B
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33 Cells are formed by the division of existing cells. Four different cells are shown.
Which cell is produced by meiosis?
34 Albinism is an inherited condition in which pigment does not develop in the skin, hair and eyes.
The allele for albinism is recessive.
What are the chances of albino parents having an albino child?
A 0% B 25% C 75% D 100%
35 Which name is given to the observable features of an organism?
A alleles
B genes
C genotype
D phenotype
36 What is not a feature of natural selection?
A competition for resources

B production of many offspring
C selection by humans
D variation within the population

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37 The graph shows a population growth curve.
population X
size
time
Which factors would cause region X on the graph to become steeper?
A decrease in predation, decrease in food supply

B increase in food supply, decrease in disease
C increase in food supply, increase in predation
D increase in predation, decrease in disease
green plant → herbivore → carnivore
If a disease causes the number of herbivores to decrease, what will be the effect on the numbers
of green plants and carnivores?
green plants carnivores
A decrease decrease
B decrease increase
C increase decrease
D increase increase
D natural selection
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in a river.
Which farm is likely to have been using too much fertiliser on its land?
farm C
direction
of flow
farm A
farm D
farm B
direction
of flow
60
40
nitrate
concentration
/ ppm
20
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Key Key
Number Number
1 C 21 C
2 A 22 A
3 C 23 A
4 B 24 B
5 D 25 D
6 C 26 D
7 B 27 A
8 D 28 B
9 C 29 D
10 B 30 D
11 A 31 D
12 D 32 B
13 C 33 D
14 D 34 B
15 B 35 A
16 B 36 A
17 A 37 B
18 B 38 D
19 C 39 B
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bubbles
of gas
yeast, sugar
and water
A growth
B reproduction
C respiration
D sensitivity
2 A rat has the scientific name Rattus rattus.
What do the two parts of this name refer to?
A genus and species

B kingdom and genus
C kingdom and species
D variety and genus
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3 The diagram shows a bird that lives near rivers.
Use the key to identify the bird shown in the diagram.
1 toes joined by a flap of skin ........................... go to 2

toes separate ................................................. A heron
2 beak as long or longer than the head ............ go to 3
beak not as long as the head ........................ B little grebe
3 top of head black ........................................... C avocet
top of head white ........................................... D mute swan
A a cell
B a tissue
C an organ
D an organ system
5 The diagram shows a palisade mesophyll cell.
Which structure is not found in an animal cell?

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6 Which statement is correct for phloem but not for xylem?
A It carries mineral ions.

B It carries starch.
C It carries sucrose.
7 Why does oxygen diffuse into the blood from an alveolus in the lungs?
A The oxygen concentration in the alveolus is greater than the carbon dioxide concentration in
the blood.
B The oxygen concentration in the alveolus is greater than in the blood.
C The oxygen concentration in the blood is greater than in the alveolus.
D The oxygen concentration in the blood is greater than the carbon dioxide concentration in the
alveolus.
8 The diagram shows water and sugar molecules on either side of a partially permeable
membrane.
partially permeable membrane
key
sugar molecule
X Y
water molecule
What happens during osmosis?
A More sugar molecules pass through the membrane from X to Y than from Y to X.
B More sugar molecules pass through the membrane from Y to X than from X to Y.
C More water molecules pass through the membrane from X to Y than from Y to X.
D More water molecules pass through the membrane from Y to X than from X to Y.

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10 When a substance is added to meat, amino acids are produced.
A a hormone
B an enzyme
C an oil
D water
A B
enzyme enzyme
activity activity
0 50 100 0 50 100
C D
enzyme enzyme
activity activity
0 50 100 0 50 100
12 Which two substances are the products of photosynthesis?
A carbon dioxide and glucose

C oxygen and carbon dioxide
D oxygen and glucose

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white area
green area
A B C D
key
iodine solution
turns blue / black
iodine solution
stays brown
A carbohydrate
B fat
C protein
D water
15 The bacterium Salmonella enterica can cause severe food poisoning and the lining of the
alimentary canal may be damaged. In these cases absorption of digested food products cannot
easily take place.
Which region of the alimentary canal is most affected?
A colon
B ileum
C oesophagus
D stomach
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16 The diagram shows some of the organs of the human body.
P
S
Q
In which organs does the digestion of proteins take place?
A P and Q B P and R C Q and R D Q and S
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increases?
A B
rate of rate of
humidity humidity
C D
rate of rate of
humidity humidity
19 The diagram shows the human heart and some of the blood vessels connected to it.
W Z
Before blood in W reaches Z it must
A gain glucose.
B give up heat to the skin.
C pass through capillaries.
D travel to the head.
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21 What are the approximate percentages of oxygen and carbon dioxide in atmospheric air?
carbon dioxide
oxygen / %
/%
A 16 4.00
B 16 8.00
C 20 0.04
D 20 4.00
22 Which route is taken by air passing from the lungs of a human to the atmosphere?
A alveolus → bronchus → trachea
B alveolus → trachea → bronchus
C bronchus → alveolus → trachea
D trachea → alveolus → bronchus
What is released in this process?
carbon
energy water
dioxide
A
B
C
D

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24 Which processes depend on the action of enzymes?
1 digestion
2 osmosis
3 respiration
A 1 and 2 B 1 and 3 C 1 only D 2 and 3
25 Which diet will cause the liver to produce the most urea?
A high carbohydrate, low fat

B high fat, high fibre
C high fat, low protein
D high protein, low carbohydrate
spinal cord
P
finger
Q muscle
pin
first last
A P Q R
B Q R P
C Q P R
D R P Q
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Which structure controls how much light enters the pupil?
D
C
28 What are the effects of adrenaline?
breathing rate pulse rate
B increased increased
C increased no effect
D no effect increased
29 Which organ breaks down heroin and alcohol?
A bladder
B brain
C kidney
D liver
30 In which conditions will seeds germinate most quickly?
A dry and cold

B dry and warm
C wet and cold
D wet and warm

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31 What are the characteristics of asexual reproduction?
fusion of genetic variety

gamete nuclei in the offspring
A
B
C
D
32 The diagram represents processes in sexual reproduction.
cells in R
reproductive gametes
organs
zygote cells of
Q
embryo
Which processes are represented by stages Q and R?
Q R
A meiosis meiosis
B meiosis mitosis
C mitosis meiosis
D mitosis mitosis
A alleles
B genes
C genotype
D phenotype
34 Which structure will be found in the nucleus of a body cell in a woman?
A X allele
B X chromosome
C Y allele
D Y chromosome
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A a change in a gene or chromosome

B a condition caused by a dominant allele
D a type of continuous variation
36 In the food chain below, the population of snakes is halved owing to a viral disease.
grass → locusts → snakes → eagles
What effect does this have on the other members of the food chain?
grass locusts eagles
A decrease increase decrease

B decrease increase increase
C increase decrease decrease
D increase increase decrease
37 Which is an example of a population?
A all the animals and plants living in a pond

B all the mahogany trees growing in a forest
C all the people born in a country over a period of 100 years
D all the species of animals in Africa

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38 The diagram represents the carbon cycle.
carbon dioxide
in air
decomposing
animals material fossil fuels
in soil
green plants
A combustion
B feeding
C photosynthesis
D respiration
D natural selection
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in a river.
farm C
direction
of flow
farm A
farm D
farm B
direction
of flow
60
40
nitrate
concentration
/ ppm
20
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Number Number
1 C 21 A
2 B 22 B
3 C 23 C
4 B 24 D
5 B 25 A
6 A 26 D
7 A 27 C
8 B 28 C
9 C 29 B
10 D 30 A
11 A 31 A
12 B 32 A
13 C 33 C
14 D 34 D
15 A 35 C
16 D 36 B
17 B 37 A
18 A 38 B
19 B 39 B
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bubbles
of gas
yeast, sugar
and water
A growth
B reproduction
C respiration
D sensitivity
2 Phototropism demonstrates which two characteristics of living organisms?
A growth and nutrition

B growth and sensitivity
C movement and nutrition
D nutrition and sensitivity
3 The table shows the scientific names and the common names of four plants.
scientific name common name
Althea officinalis marsh mallow

Hottonea palustris water violet
Viola palustris marsh violet
Viola tricolor wild pansy
Which word in their names shows that two of the plants share the greatest number of features?
A marsh
B palustris
C Viola
D violet
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4 What is the correct order of increasing size of the following structures, from smallest to largest?
A chromosome → liver → white blood cell
B chromosome → white blood cell → liver
C liver → chromosome → white blood cell
D white blood cell → liver → chromosome
A a cell
B a tissue
C an organ
D an organ system
6 The shaded area of the diagram represents structures found in both plant and animal cells.
plant animal
cell cell
structures structures
Which cell structure is from the shaded area?
A cell membrane
B cell wall
C chloroplast
D large vacuole

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7 A jar of air was placed upside down on top of a jar containing a brown gas as shown.
air
air and
brown gas
brown gas
Which process has taken place?
A diffusion both upwards and downwards

B diffusion downwards only
C diffusion upwards only
D diffusion and osmosis
8 Which statement describes how young plants are supported?
A the pressure of water inside the cells pressing outwards on the cell membranes
B the pressure of water inside the cells pressing outwards on the cell walls
C the pressure of water passing from the roots through the phloem
D the pressure of water passing from the roots through the xylem

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10 The diagram represents a chemical reaction.
reactants product
Which diagram represents the enzyme for this reaction?
A B C D
A B
enzyme enzyme
activity activity
0 50 100 0 50 100
C D
enzyme enzyme
activity activity
0 50 100 0 50 100

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12 Four test-tubes are set up as shown in the diagram and left in full sunlight.
After several hours, which test-tube contains the most dissolved oxygen?
A B C D
pond
pond weed
weed
water
water water
water
snail snail
white area
green area
A B C D
key
iodine solution
turns blue / black
iodine solution
stays brown
14 Which organ produces amylase?
A gall bladder
B liver
C oesophagus
D pancreas
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15 Which treatment is best for a person with persistent diarrhoea?
A drinking a solution of sugar and salt

B drinking pure water
C eating more fibre
D eating protein such as boiled eggs
A carbohydrate
B fat
C protein
D water
increases?
A B
rate of rate of
humidity humidity
C D
rate of rate of
humidity humidity

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19 Which blood vessel has a high carbon dioxide concentration, a low oxygen concentration and a
high blood pressure?
A aorta
B pulmonary artery
C pulmonary vein
D vena cava

21 What is the path of carbon dioxide as it leaves the lungs?
A alveolus → bronchiole → bronchus → trachea
B alveolus → bronchus → bronchiole → trachea
C trachea → bronchiole → bronchus → alveolus
D trachea → bronchus → bronchiole → alveolus
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22 In some amphibians, gas exchange occurs through the whole skin surface.
What are the most likely characteristics of the skin surface?
surface area type of skin
A large thick
B large thin
C small thick
D small thin
23 Which description of anaerobic respiration in yeast is correct?
it releases more energy

it produces alcohol
than aerobic respiration
A no no
B no yes
C yes no
D yes yes
24 What is an example of excretion in mammals?
A the release of hormones from glands

B the release of saliva into the mouth
C the removal of undigested food through the anus
D the removal of urea by the kidneys
25 A person has been sitting in a room at 35 °C for 30 minutes.
What would be the effect of then drinking several glasses of iced water?
blood temperature rate of sweating
A falls falls
B falls rises
C rises falls
D rises rises

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spinal cord
P
finger
Q muscle
pin
first last
A P Q R
B Q R P
C Q P R
D R P Q
27 What is an example of gravitropism?
A a chemical messenger produced by a plant

B a painful sensation in response to a stimulus
C the growth of a plant root towards the centre of the Earth
D the growth of a plant shoot towards light
28 Which organ produces a hormone?
A heart
B lung
C ovary
D spinal cord
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29 What is a result of the excessive intake of alcohol?
A improved self-control
B liver damage
C reduced chance of HIV infection
D shorter reaction time
30 The table shows the conditions provided for four sets of seeds.
Which of the seeds germinate?
oxygen water carbon dioxide
A
B
C
D
31 The diagram shows a human female’s reproductive organs.
What is the name of structure X?
A cervix
B ovary
C oviduct
D ovule

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32 Owners of successful race horses hope that the horses’ offspring will be like their parents.
How does a young race horse inherit its characteristics?
A equally from its mother and father

B mainly from its father
C mainly from its mother
D passed across the placenta
33 In pea plants the allele for tall, T, is dominant to the allele for dwarf, t.
Which cross would produce plants in the proportion of 1 tall : 1 dwarf?
A TT × Tt B Tt × Tt C Tt × tt D tt × tt
A alleles
B genes
C genotype
D phenotype
35 Which characteristic shows discontinuous variation in humans?
A height
B length of foot
C tongue rolling
D weight
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36 The graph shows the increase in the human population of the world since 1630.
6000
5000
4000
population
/ millions 3000
2000
1000
0
1630 1730 1830 1930 2030
year
What was the longest time taken for the population to double?
A 100 years B 200 years C 300 years D 400 years
tree → small insects → small birds → birds of prey
What is the correct pyramid of numbers for this food chain?
A B C D
birds of prey
small birds
small insects
tree
38 Which process is not part of the water cycle?
A condensation
B fossilisation
C precipitation
D transpiration

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D natural selection
in a river.
farm C
direction
of flow
farm A
farm D
farm B
direction
of flow
60
40
nitrate
concentration
/ ppm
20
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Question Answer Marks
1 B 1
2 C 1
3 B 1
4 B 1
5 C 1
6 B 1
7 C 1
8 A 1
9 D 1
10 B 1
11 D 1
12 A 1
13 C 1
14 B 1
15 B 1
16 D 1
17 C 1
18 B 1
19 C 1
20 C 1
21 A 1
22 D 1
23 A 1
24 B 1
25 D 1
26 B 1
27 C 1
28 C 1
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30 C 1
31 C 1
32 B 1
33 B 1
34 D 1
35 C 1
36 B 1
37 B 1
38 C 1
39 B 1
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1 Which characteristic do all living organisms show?
A breathing
B excretion
C photosynthesis
D tropism
A one cell membrane

B one cell wall
D two cell walls
What is the animal?
1 animal with a vertebral column ....................................... vertebrate

animal with an exoskeleton ............................................ go to 2
2 no distinct head, thorax and abdomen ........................... A
distinct head, thorax and abdomen ................................ go to 3
3 eye occupies less than one third of the head ................. B
eye occupies more than one third of the head ................ go to 4
4 wings are wider than they are long ................................. C
wings are longer than they are wide ............................... D
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P
Q
cell organ tissue
A P Q R
B P R Q
C Q R P
D R Q P
5 Which characteristics are correct for both osmosis and diffusion?
require a partially require a are energy

permeable membrane concentration gradient consuming processes
A
B
C
D

PMT
6 The table shows the results of some food tests.
Which row shows a food containing both protein and starch?
Benedict’s iodine
biuret test ethanol
solution solution
A blue blue clear blue-black

B blue purple clear blue-black
C red blue cloudy brown
D red purple cloudy brown
7 The diagrams show an experiment on enzyme activity.
The test-tubes contain hydrogen peroxide and the enzyme catalase.
In which test-tube is the enzyme inactive?
A B C D
mixture of mixture of mixture of

catalase boiled catalase
and catalase and boiled
hydrogen and hydrogen
peroxide hydrogen peroxide
peroxide
at 4 °C at 37 °C at 37 °C at 37 °C
8 Four test-tubes are set up as shown.
Which test-tube contains the most carbon dioxide after one hour?
A B C D
black
water polythene
to keep
water out light
snail light light light
aquatic
plant
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9 The diagram shows a cross-section through a leaf.
Which tissue is the cell labelled X part of?
A epidermis
C phloem
D spongy mesophyll
10 In plants, which ions are used to make amino acids?
A magnesium
B nitrates
C phosphates
D potassium
11 Which condition can be caused by a deficiency of vitamin C?
A constipation
B cholera
C obesity
D scurvy
12 In which structure does storage and assimilation occur?
A liver
B mouth
C pancreas
D rectum

PMT
13 The diagram shows a human tooth.
Which statement best describes the function of this tooth?
A It bites into food.

B It cuts food.
C It grinds food.
D It tears food.
14 To protect some medicines from the effect of gastric juice some tablets are coated with a
starch-like substance.
Which enzyme digests the coating and what is produced by this action?
enzyme products
A amylase fatty acids and glycerol

B amylase simple sugars
C lipase fatty acids and glycerol
D lipase simple sugars
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15 The diagrams show cross-sections through a root and a stem.
Y
W Z
V
root stem
Which labels are correct?
V W Y Z
A phloem xylem xylem phloem

B phloem xylem phloem xylem
C xylem phloem xylem phloem
D xylem phloem phloem xylem
16 A piece of blue cobalt(II) chloride paper is clipped to the lower surface of a fresh leaf and is then
covered with plastic, as shown.
After a few minutes, part of the paper turns pink, showing that water is present.
paper remains blue
paper turns
lower surface pink
of leaf
cobalt(II) chloride paper
plastic cover
Which process carried out by leaves causes the paper to turn pink?
A absorption
B photosynthesis
C respiration
D transpiration

PMT
17 The diagram shows a section through the mammalian heart.
2
3
4
1
Which labelled structures are arteries?
18 What is an example of a transmissible disease?
A COPD
B HIV
C scurvy
D tooth decay
19 What is a disease-causing organism called?
A antibody
B host
C pathogen
D phagocyte
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20 The diagram shows part of the human gas exchange system.
Where does the exchange of gases between air and blood take place?
21 Which statements about aerobic respiration are correct?
breaks down releases uses

nutrients energy oxygen
A
B
C
D
22 The diagram shows some organs in the human body.
In which part are amino acids broken down to form urea?
D
A

PMT
10
23 What is a synapse?
A a junction between two neurones

B a relay neurone
C an effector
D an electrical signal
24 The diagram shows the skin.
Which labelled structure releases sweat?
D A
C
B
25 The diagram shows a plant shoot growing towards light.
light
Which response is shown by the shoot of the plant?
A active transport
B gravitropism
C photosynthesis
D phototropism
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11
26 Which statement about microorganisms is correct?
A Bacteria are killed by hydrochloric acid in the duodenum.

B Bacteria can become resistant to antibiotics.
C Bacterial infection and viruses are treated with antibiotics.
D Bacteria produce sugars that cause tooth decay.
27 Which row correctly describes the type of plant reproduction that involves pollination?
type of plant offspring compared

reproduction with parents
A asexual genetically different

B asexual genetically identical
C sexual genetically different
D sexual genetically identical
28 The diagram shows half a flower.
Which structure is the stigma?
A
B
C
D
29 A typical menstrual cycle consists of 28 days, with day 1 being the start of menstruation.
On which day is the lining of the uterus thickest?
A 1 B 4 C 9 D 21

PMT
12
30 The diagram shows four types of birth control device.
Which is not a barrier method of contraception?
A B C D
31 The diagram shows the production of a human fertilised egg cell which develops into a male.
egg cell
fertilised
egg cell
sperm cell
Which row shows the sex chromosomes in the cells?
sex chromosomes found in

egg cell sperm cell fertilised egg cell
A X X XX
B Y X XY
C X Y XY
D X Y XX
32 Which statements about mitosis are correct?
1 Mitosis produces genetically identical cells.

2 Mitosis produces genetically different cells.
3 Mitosis produces gametes.
4 Mitosis produces body cells.
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13
type 1 type 2
number of
tomatoes
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240

mass / g

34 Which of these is a population?
1 all the insects in a rainforest
2 all the tigers in a rainforest
3 all the kapok trees in a rainforest
A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 only C 1 and 2 only D 2 and 3 only
35 The diagram shows a food chain in a rock pool.
seaweed → whelks → crabs → seagulls
What will happen if the number of secondary consumers increases?
There will be
A fewer crabs.
B fewer seagulls.
C fewer whelks.
D less seaweed.

PMT
14
1 carbon dioxide
2
3
decomposers producers 4
consumers
In which labelled stages is respiration occurring?
1 2 3 4
A
B
C
D
37 The graph shows the changes in the populations of predator and prey over a period of time.
Which point on the graph shows a decrease in predator population?
A
C
number of
individuals
D
B
time
38 Which is a reason for using bacteria in biotechnology?
A Bacteria are found inside the human body.

B Bacteria can become resistant to antibiotics.
C Bacteria can make complex molecules.
D Bacteria reproduce slowly.
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15
A to produce alcohol
B to produce carbon dioxide
C to use up oxygen
D to use up sugar
At which point does raw sewage enter the river?
dissolved oxygen
levels
mineral ions
A B C D
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A breathing
B excretion
C photosynthesis
D tropism
A one cell membrane

B one cell wall
D two cell walls
3 What is a characteristic of both insects and arachnids?
A eight legs
B exoskeleton
C three pairs of legs
D wings
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P
Q
cell organ tissue
A P Q R
B P R Q
C Q R P
D R Q P

A
B
C
D
6 Which substances are made by linking together glucose molecules only?
A cellulose, glycogen and starch

B fats, cellulose and proteins
C proteins, oils and glycogen
D starch, fats and oils

PMT
7 Which statement about enzymes is correct?
A Enzymes are carbohydrates.

B Enzymes are catalysts.
C Enzymes are living organisms.
D Enzymes are the same shape as the substrate.
A B C D
black
water polythene
to keep
water out light
aquatic
plant
What is the cell labelled X?
A epidermis
B guard cell
C palisade mesophyll
D spongy mesophyll
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10 The nutrient ions present in four different soils are shown.
Which soil would be best for growing healthy, green plants?
nitrate ions magnesium ions
A absent absent
B absent present
C present absent
D present present
11 Which occurs during digestion?
protease
A fat fatty acids + glycerol
lipase
B proteins simple sugars
amylase
C starch amino acids
amylase
D starch simple sugars
12 By which process does water escape from stomata in the leaves?
A active transport
B diffusion
C evaporation
D osmosis

PMT
13 Which type of tooth does the diagram show?
A canine
B incisor
C molar
D premolar
14 Which statement describes assimilation?
A the breakdown of large, insoluble molecules into small soluble molecules

B the movement of small soluble molecules through the wall of the intestine into the blood
C the movement of small soluble molecules into the cells of the body, where they are used,
becoming part of the cells
D the taking of substances into the body through the mouth
15 The diagram shows a cross-section of a plant stem.
What is the function of the tissue labelled V?
A transporting dissolved nutrients and mineral ions

B transporting dissolved nutrients only
C transporting water and mineral ions
D transporting water only
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paper remains blue
paper turns
lower surface pink
of leaf
plastic cover
A absorption
B photosynthesis
C respiration
D transpiration
17 Which chamber of the heart has the most muscular wall?
A left atrium
B left ventricle
C right atrium
D right ventricle
18 Which component of the blood carries the most oxygen?
A plasma
B platelets
C red blood cells
D white blood cells

PMT
19 Which is a function of some white blood cells?
A to carry glucose
B to carry oxygen
C to produce antibiotics
D to produce antibodies
21 The diagram shows substances moving into and out of a living cell.
glucose carbon dioxide
oxygen water
Which process is taking place in this cell?
A aerobic respiration
B anaerobic respiration
C photosynthesis
D ventilation
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D
A
23 The diagram shows a reflex arc.
not to scale
What is X?
A a relay neurone
B a synapse
C the effector
D the receptor

PMT
10
24 The diagram shows the skin.
Which labelled area contains fatty tissue?
A
B
25 The diagram shows a seedling that has been placed in a pot of soil.
Which diagram shows what happens after five days?
A B C D
26 Which disease can be caused by smoking tobacco?
A cholera
B COPD
C HIV
D scurvy
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11
27 The diagram shows a spider plant with a daughter spider plant growing from it.
parent plant daughter plant
A Fertilisation was involved in this type of reproduction.

B Only one parent is needed in this type of reproduction.
C The parent and daughter plant are genetically different.
D This is an example of sexual reproduction.
A
B
C
D

PMT
12
29 The diagram shows the human male reproductive system.
What is structure X?
A prostate gland
B scrotum
C testis
D urethra
30 Which hormone is involved in the development and regulation of male secondary sexual
characteristics?
A adrenaline
B insulin
C oestrogen
D testosterone
31 What is produced when a cell undergoes mitosis once?
A four new cells which are different from each other and from their parent cell
B four new cells which are identical to each other and to their parent cell
C two new cells which are different from each other and from their parent cell
D two new cells which are identical to each other and to their parent cell
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13
Which cell is produced by meiosis?
A B C D
type 1 type 2
number of
tomatoes
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240

mass / g

34 A female guinea pig that was pure-breeding for white fur, mated with a male guinea pig that was
pure-breeding for brown fur.
All the offspring had brown fur.
One of the male offspring mated with a female with white fur.
What proportion of white offspring would be expected from this cross?
A none
B one quarter
C one third
D one half

PMT
14
owls
small birds snakes
small mammals
beetle larvae grasshoppers
grass
Which two organisms in this web are both carnivores?
A beetle larvae and grasshoppers

B beetle larvae and snakes
C owls and grasshoppers
D owls and small birds
36 Fungi can act as decomposers feeding on dead organic matter.
Which statement describes their effect on the carbon cycle?
A releasing carbon dioxide during photosynthesis

B releasing carbon dioxide during respiration
C using carbon dioxide for photosynthesis
D using carbon dioxide for respiration
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15
A
C
number of
individuals
D
B
time
38 A crop plant has been genetically modified to make it resistant to herbicides.
Which is a possible disadvantage of introducing this new crop plant?
A Loss of weeds reduces competition.

B Some weeds might become resistant to the herbicide.
C The crop plant is unharmed and produces a higher yield.
D The new gene will appear in new generations of the crop.
C to use up oxygen
D to use up sugar

PMT
16
dissolved oxygen
levels
mineral ions
A B C D
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17 D 1
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20 C 1
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A breathing
B excretion
C photosynthesis
D tropism
A one cell membrane

B one cell wall
D two cell walls
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Use the key to identify the animal in the diagram.
1 has six jointed legs .......................................... go to 2

has eight jointed legs ....................................... go to 3
2 has antennae longer than its body .................. B Gryllus
has antennae shorter than its body ................. C Musca
3 has stripes on its legs ...................................... A Araneus
has no stripes on its legs ................................. D Pisaurina

PMT
P
Q
cell organ tissue
A P Q R
B P R Q
C Q R P
D R Q P

A
B
C
D
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6 What is the correct test for protein?
name of test heat colour change
A Benedict’s yes blue to red

B biuret yes remains blue
C biuret no blue to purple
D emulsion no appearance of a
white emulsion
7 The diagram represents an enzyme-controlled reaction.
What represents the enzyme?
A D
A B C D
black
water polythene
to keep
water out light
aquatic
plant

PMT
9 The diagrams show the structure of four different cells from the leaf of a dicotyledonous plant.
Which cell is a guard cell?
A B
NOT TO
SCALE
C D
10 Which mineral ion is absorbed by plant roots and used in the production of all amino acids?
A carbonate
B hydroxide
C magnesium
D nitrate
11 What is the pathway taken by water as it travels through a plant?
A mesophyll cells → xylem → root cortex cells → root hair cells
B root cortex cells → root hair cells → mesophyll cells → xylem
C root hair cells → root cortex cells → xylem → mesophyll cells
D xylem cells → mesophyll → root cortex cells → root hair cells
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12 Which is the main source of fibre in a human diet?
A dairy products
B meat products
C plant material
D water
13 The diagram shows a person’s teeth. Some of their teeth are missing.
What would the person find difficult?
A biting apples
B drinking water
C grinding meat
D tearing dry bread
14 What are functions of the hydrochloric acid in gastric juice?
giving the optimum pH

killing bacteria
for gastric enzymes
A
B
C
D

PMT
15 The diagrams show transverse sections through a root and a leaf.
W Y
V
root leaf
Which correctly identifies the phloem?
A V and Y B V and Z C W and Y D W and Z
paper remains blue
paper turns
lower surface pink
of leaf
plastic cover
A absorption
B photosynthesis
C respiration
D transpiration
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17 The diagram shows the outside of a human heart.
Which is a coronary artery?
B
A
C
left atrium
right atrium
D
left ventricle
18 Which of the blood vessels transporting these substances is an artery?
A carbon dioxide from the body to the heart

B carbon dioxide from the heart to the lungs
C oxygen from the lungs to the left atrium
D urea from the kidney to the vena cava
19 Which body defence is a chemical barrier?
A antibody production
B hairs in the nose
C mucus lining the airways
D skin

PMT
10
21 Which equation represents anaerobic respiration in humans?
A glucose → lactic acid
B glucose → lactic acid + carbon dioxide
C glucose + oxygen → lactic acid
D glucose + oxygen → lactic acid + carbon dioxide
D
A
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11
23 Which is the light sensitive part of the eye?
A cornea
B iris
C lens
D retina
24 Which response occurs when body temperature rises?
A contraction of hair erector muscles

B increased production of urine
C increased shivering
D increased sweating
25 What is meant by the term phototropism?
A absorbing mineral ions using light energy

B directional growth in response to gravity
C directional growth in response to light
D making food using light energy
26 Which row shows the effects of excessive alcohol consumption?
anti-social
reaction time self-control
behaviour
A quicker increased increased

B quicker reduced increased
C slower increased decreased
D slower reduced increased
27 Which statement applies to sexual reproduction?
A Offspring are genetically identical to the parent.

B Offspring are not produced from gametes.
C Offspring develop from a zygote.
D Offspring develop from one gamete.

PMT
12
A
B
C
D
A ovary
B oviduct
C uterus
D vagina
30 Which is a barrier method of birth control?
A abstinence from sex

B monitoring body temperature
C monitoring cervical mucus
D using a femidom
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13
31 What do genes code for?
A fats
B proteins
C starch
D sugars
32 What are the uses of meiosis and mitosis?
asexual sexual
growth
reproduction reproduction
A meiosis meiosis meiosis

B meiosis meiosis mitosis
C mitosis meiosis meiosis
D mitosis mitosis meiosis
type 1 type 2
number of
tomatoes
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240

mass / g


PMT
14
34 Large areas of forest are cut down in order to clear the land for other uses.
Which effect does this have on the atmosphere?
A Carbon dioxide decreases.

B Carbon dioxide increases.
C Oxygen increases.
D Water vapour increases.
35 The diagram shows part of a food web in a pile of dead leaves.
centipedes
bacteria millipedes mites

fungi
dead leaves
Which terms describe the organisms in the table?
bacteria centipedes leaves
A consumers herbivores producers

B decomposers carnivores decomposers
C decomposers consumers producers
D producers carnivores producers
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15
clouds
T
air
S plants water in soil
rivers and lakes
What are processes S and T?
S T
A condensation drainage
B condensation evaporation
C evaporation precipitation
D evaporation transpiration
A
C
number of
individuals
D
B
time

PMT
16
38 Which is an example of genetic engineering?
A altering the DNA in crop plants so they are resistant to herbicides

B only breeding from crop plants that are resistant to insect pests
C production of insulin in the pancreas
D using yeast to produce ethanol for biofuels
C to use up oxygen
D to use up sugar
dissolved oxygen
levels
mineral ions
A B C D
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16 C 1
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B animals only
D plants only
2 The diagram shows an animal whose scientific name is Falco peregrinus.
To which species does it belong?
A bird
B F. peregrinus
C Falco
D vertebrate
3 What kind of skin do amphibians have?

B dry with scales
D moist with scales
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4 The diagram shows a flowering plant.
Use the key to identify the plant.
plant
flower has four petals flower has five petals
leaves with leaves with leaves with leaves with

smooth edges jagged edges smooth edges jagged edges
A B C D
D A
cell wall vacuole
B
chloroplast
C
nucleus

4

7 Which words correctly complete the paragraph?
Diffusion may be defined as the net movement of particles from a region of their ««1««
concentration, to a region of their ««2«« concentration, where movement is ««3«« a
concentration gradient.
1 2 3
A higher lower down

B higher lower up
C lower higher down
D lower higher up
8 Which part of a plant root hair is partially permeable?
A the cell sap

B the cell surface membrane
C the cell vacuole
D the cell wall
9 The table shows the results of food tests carried out on a fruit.
test Benedict’s biuret ethanol iodine

result positive positive negative negative
What did the fruit contain?
A fat and reducing sugar

B fat and starch
C protein and reducing sugar
D protein and starch
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10 An experiment was carried out to investigate the effect of pH on enzyme action. The graph shows
the results.
y-axis
x-axis
What are the labels for the x-axis and the y-axis?
x-axis y-axis
A pH rate of reaction
B pH time
C rate of reaction pH
D time pH
11 The equation for photosynthesis is shown.
......1...... + ......2...... → glucose + ......3......
Which words correctly complete gaps 1, 2 and 3?
1 2 3
A carbon dioxide light oxygen

B carbon dioxide water oxygen
C oxygen light carbon dioxide
D oxygen water carbon dioxide
12 What is the best source of vitamin C in a balanced diet?
A fish
B fruit
C meat
D rice

6
13 A young, active woman requires more of which constituent in her diet than a young, active man?
A fat
B iron
C protein
D vitamin C
14 Which condition could be caused by a lack of iron?
A anaemia
B cholera
C scurvy
D diabetes
15 The diagram shows part of a section through a plant stem.
Which tissue transports water from the roots to the leaves?
16 Petroleum jelly is waterproof and transparent.
Covering the underside of the leaves of a plant with a thin layer of petroleum jelly will slow down
the rate of water loss from the plant.
A Plants absorb nutrients from the petroleum jelly.

B Plants absorb water from the petroleum jelly.
C Stomata are blocked by the petroleum jelly.
D The petroleum jelly stops photosynthesis.
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P Q
S R
A Q→R→S→P
B Q→R→P→S
C P→S→Q→R
D P→S→R→Q
18 The diagrams show some components of the blood of a mammal.
Which component causes the blood to start clotting?
A B C D
19 Which statement describes a transmissible disease?
A a disease caused when a pathogen passes from one host to another

B a disease caused when a pathogen passes through a host’s body
C a disease caused when a pathogen passes to the host’s body only by direct contact
D a disease caused when a pathogen passes to the host’s body only by indirect contact

8
lid
air
sample
candle
gas jar X gas jar Y

gas jar
to go out / s
X 15
Y 9

21 Which row describes anaerobic respiration?
energy oxygen
waste products
released required
A a little no lactic acid

B a little yes carbon dioxide and water
C a lot no lactic acid
D a lot yes carbon dioxide and water
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22 The diagram shows the excretory system.
A bladder
B kidney
C ureter
D urethra
23 Which are effectors?
A brain and spinal cord

B muscles and glands
C receptors
D sensory neurones and motor neurones
24 Which hormone is involved in the conversion of glucose to glycogen?
A adrenaline
B insulin
C oestrogen
D testosterone
25 Which mechanism for maintaining body temperature involves the action of muscles?
A detection of temperature
B insulation with fatty tissue
C shivering
D sweating

10
26 Antibiotics are used to treat some diseases.
Which diseases could they be effective against?
bacterial
HIV scurvy
infection
A
B
C
D
27 The graph shows the number of people infected with HIV, in one part of the world, between 1985
and 2010.
30
25
number of 20
people
infected 15
with HIV
/ million 10
0
1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010
Using data from the graph, which statement is correct?
A Between 1995 and 2000 the number of people infected with HIV increased by 67%.
B Between 1995 and 2000 the number of people infected with HIV increased by 20%.
C Between 1990 and 1995 the number of people infected with HIV doubled.
D Between 1995 and 2000 the number of people infected with HIV doubled.
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28 The diagram shows reproduction in a potato plant. Potato X was planted into the ground and a
plant grew from it. The plant then produced potato Y.
potato Y
potato X
A X and Y are genetically different.

B Y was produced by asexual reproduction.
C Y was produced by sexual reproduction.
D Y was produced by the fusion of gametes.
29 Which row correctly links the named process with its description?
process description
A menstruation release of an egg

B menstruation shedding of the lining of the uterus
C ovulation fusion of nuclei
D ovulation start of puberty

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30 The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can be transmitted in body fluid.
Some examples of body fluids are listed.
1 blood
2 saliva
3 semen
4 tear fluid
Which body fluids could transmit HIV?
A 1, 2, 3 and 4
B 1, 2 and 3 only
C 1 and 3 only
D 3 only
31 Which method of birth control involves a surgical procedure?
A condom
C monitoring body temperature and cervical mucus
D vasectomy
32 The diagram shows the inheritance of sex in humans.
male gametes
X Y
female X XX XY
gametes
X XX XY
What is the chance of the couple’s next child being male?
A 25% B 50% C 75% D 100%
33 Which type of cell is produced by meiosis?
A fertilised egg cell

B leaf cell
C red blood cell
D sperm cell
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34 What will cause the rate of mutation to increase?
A increase in exposure to ionising radiation

B increase in genetic variation in a population
C increase in phenotypic variation in a population
D increase in the rate of reproduction
35 A feature of some plants that live in dry places is that the leaves are reduced to spines.
What is an advantage of the leaves being reduced to spines?
A decrease in photosynthesis
B decrease in transpiration
C increase in photosynthesis
D increase in transpiration
36 Black truffle is a fungus that obtains nutrients from the roots of hazel trees. Female pigs find and
eat the fungi.
What is the principal source of the energy for this food chain?
A female pigs
B hazel trees
C soil
D the Sun
apple tree → herbivorous insects → carnivorous insects → bird
Which pyramid of numbers represents the food chain?
A B C D

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38 Some washing powders are called biological washing powders.
A They contain bacteria.

B They contain enzymes.
C They contain myriapods.
D They contain viruses.
39 What is an example of genetic engineering?
A inserting a gene for human insulin production into bacteria

B selective breeding to produce cattle with high milk yields
C using herbicides to kill unwanted plants
D using insecticides to kill insect pests
40 What is a negative impact to an ecosystem of large-scale monoculture?
A Crops need harvesting at the same time.

B Monocultures produce less food.
C Monocultures produce more food.
D The genetic variation of organisms is reduced.
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A B C D
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7 Which words correctly complete the paragraph?
Diffusion may be defined as the net movement of particles from a region of their ««1««
concentration, to a region of their ««2«« concentration, where movement is ««3«« a
concentration gradient.
1 2 3
A higher lower down

B higher lower up
C lower higher down
D lower higher up
A the cell sap

C the cell vacuole
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the results.
y-axis
x-axis
x-axis y-axis
B pH time
D time pH
11 The equation for photosynthesis is shown.
......1...... + ......2...... → glucose + ......3......
Which words correctly complete gaps 1, 2 and 3?
1 2 3
A carbon dioxide light oxygen

B carbon dioxide water oxygen
C oxygen light carbon dioxide
D oxygen water carbon dioxide
12 What is the best source of vitamin C in a balanced diet?
A fish
B fruit
C meat
D rice

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13 A young, active woman requires more of which constituent in her diet than a young, active man?
A fat
B iron
C protein
D vitamin C
14 Which condition could be caused by a lack of iron?
A anaemia
B cholera
C scurvy
D diabetes
15 The diagram shows part of a section through a plant stem.
Which tissue transports water from the roots to the leaves?
16 Petroleum jelly is waterproof and transparent.
Covering the underside of the leaves of a plant with a thin layer of petroleum jelly will slow down
the rate of water loss from the plant.
A Plants absorb nutrients from the petroleum jelly.

B Plants absorb water from the petroleum jelly.
C Stomata are blocked by the petroleum jelly.
D The petroleum jelly stops photosynthesis.
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P Q
S R
A Q→R→S→P
B Q→R→P→S
C P→S→Q→R
D P→S→R→Q
A B C D
19 Which statement describes a transmissible disease?
A a disease caused when a pathogen passes from one host to another

B a disease caused when a pathogen passes through a host’s body
C a disease caused when a pathogen passes to the host’s body only by direct contact
D a disease caused when a pathogen passes to the host’s body only by indirect contact

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X 15
Y 9

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A bladder
B kidney
C ureter
D urethra
23 Which are effectors?
A brain and spinal cord

B muscles and glands
C receptors
D sensory neurones and motor neurones
24 Which hormone is involved in the conversion of glucose to glycogen?
A adrenaline
B insulin
C oestrogen
D testosterone
25 Which mechanism for maintaining body temperature involves the action of muscles?
A detection of temperature
B insulation with fatty tissue
C shivering
D sweating

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26 Antibiotics are used to treat some diseases.
Which diseases could they be effective against?
bacterial
HIV scurvy
infection
A
B
C
D
27 The graph shows the number of people infected with HIV, in one part of the world, between 1985
and 2010.
30
25
number of 20
people
infected 15
with HIV
/ million 10
0
1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010
Using data from the graph, which statement is correct?
A Between 1995 and 2000 the number of people infected with HIV increased by 67%.
B Between 1995 and 2000 the number of people infected with HIV increased by 20%.
C Between 1990 and 1995 the number of people infected with HIV doubled.
D Between 1995 and 2000 the number of people infected with HIV doubled.
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28 The diagram shows reproduction in a potato plant. Potato X was planted into the ground and a
plant grew from it. The plant then produced potato Y.
potato Y
potato X
A X and Y are genetically different.

B Y was produced by asexual reproduction.
C Y was produced by sexual reproduction.
D Y was produced by the fusion of gametes.
29 Which row correctly links the named process with its description?
process description
A menstruation release of an egg

B menstruation shedding of the lining of the uterus
C ovulation fusion of nuclei
D ovulation start of puberty

12
1 blood
2 saliva
3 semen
4 tear fluid
Which body fluids could transmit HIV?
A 1, 2, 3 and 4
B 1, 2 and 3 only
C 1 and 3 only
D 3 only
31 Which method of birth control involves a surgical procedure?
A condom
C monitoring body temperature and cervical mucus
D vasectomy
male gametes
X Y
female X XX XY
gametes
X XX XY
What is the chance of the couple’s next child being male?
A 25% B 50% C 75% D 100%
33 Which type of cell is produced by meiosis?
A fertilised egg cell

B leaf cell
C red blood cell
D sperm cell
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34 What will cause the rate of mutation to increase?
A increase in exposure to ionising radiation

B increase in genetic variation in a population
C increase in phenotypic variation in a population
D increase in the rate of reproduction
35 A feature of some plants that live in dry places is that the leaves are reduced to spines.
What is an advantage of the leaves being reduced to spines?
A decrease in photosynthesis
B decrease in transpiration
C increase in photosynthesis
D increase in transpiration
36 Black truffle is a fungus that obtains nutrients from the roots of hazel trees. Female pigs find and
eat the fungi.
What is the principal source of the energy for this food chain?
A female pigs
B hazel trees
C soil
D the Sun
apple tree → herbivorous insects → carnivorous insects → bird
Which pyramid of numbers represents the food chain?
A B C D

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38 Some washing powders are called biological washing powders.
A They contain bacteria.

B They contain enzymes.
C They contain myriapods.
D They contain viruses.
A inserting a gene for human insulin production into bacteria

B selective breeding to produce cattle with high milk yields
C using herbicides to kill unwanted plants
D using insecticides to kill insect pests
40 What is a negative impact to an ecosystem of large-scale monoculture?

B Monocultures produce less food.
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A B C D
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7 The table shows the concentration of gases in a blood vessel and in an alveolus.
Which row shows the conditions that cause a gas produced in respiration to diffuse from the
blood vessel into the alveolus?
concentration in concentration in
gas produced
the blood vessel the alveolus
A carbon dioxide low high

B carbon dioxide high low
C oxygen low high
D oxygen high low
A the cell sap

C the cell vacuole
D the cell wall


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the results.
y-axis
x-axis
x-axis y-axis
B pH time
D time pH

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small plant
gauze platform
green
indicator
test-tube X test-tube Y
The green indicator turns yellow when the concentration of carbon dioxide increases. The green
indicator turns blue when the concentration of carbon dioxide decreases.
After several hours, the indicator in test-tube X turned blue. The indicator in test-tube Y remained
green.
Which process caused the colour change?
A germination
B photosynthesis
C respiration
D transpiration
12 Why do plants need nitrate ions?
A for making amino acids

B for making fatty acids
C for making glucose
D for making starch
13 In which part of the alimentary canal do chemical digestion and mechanical digestion take place?
A colon
B duodenum
C mouth
D oesophagus
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14 The diagram shows part of the alimentary canal.
Where is most water absorbed?
B
A
15 A celery stalk was placed in a beaker which contained a red stain. After 24 hours, the red stain
appeared at the top of the celery stalk.
Which structures stained red?
A cortex cells
B mesophyll cells
C phloem
D xylem
16 A student is investigating the effect of temperature on the rate of transpiration.
Which environmental conditions should be kept constant during this investigation?
humidity light intensity temperature wind speed
A
B
C
D

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P Q
S R
A Q→R→S→P
B Q→R→P→S
C P→S→Q→R
D P→S→R→Q
A B C D
19 The body produces mucus as a defence against diseases.
What type of defence is stomach acid?
chemical mechanical
cells
barrier barrier
A
B
C
D
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gas jar
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X 15
Y 9

energy oxygen
waste products
released required


10
A bladder
B kidney
C ureter
D urethra
23 The diagram shows structures in a reflex arc.
receptor
muscle
What is X?
A effector
B relay neurone
C sensory neurone
D synapse
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24 Which row describes the effect of the hormone adrenaline on breathing rate, pulse rate and pupil
size?
breathing rate pulse rate pupil size
A decrease decrease larger

B decrease increase smaller
C increase decrease smaller
D increase increase larger
25 The diagram shows a seedling growing inside a dark box.
dark box
shoot
root
What type of responses affect the direction of growth of the root and the shoot in this experiment?
response by the root response by the shoot
A gravitropism gravitropism
B gravitropism phototropism
C phototropism gravitropism
D phototropism phototropism
26 What is the definition of a drug?
A any illegal substance taken into the body

B any substance taken into the body
C any substance taken into the body that modifies or affects chemical reactions in the body
D any substance taken into the body which is not a medicine

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27 The graph shows the number of alcohol-related deaths in men and women between the years
2001 and 2005 in one country.
400
key
300 men
number of
alcohol- women
200
related
deaths
100
0
0–19 20–34 35–49 50–64 65+
age group / years
Which conclusion is supported by the data in the graph?
A All alcohol-related deaths increase with age.

B Men in the 35– 49 year old age group are most likely to die due to alcohol-related reasons.
C Men in the 65+ age group are least likely to die due to alcohol-related reasons.
D Women are more likely to die due to alcohol-related reasons than men.
28 The diagram shows a potato tuber that developed from the stem of a parent potato plant. Three
shoots are starting to grow from the tuber.
shoot
tuber
How do the genotypes of the shoots compare with the genotypes of the tuber and of the parent?
genotype genotype
of tuber of parent
A is different to the shoots is different to the shoots

B is different to the shoots is identical to the shoots
C is identical to the shoots is different to the shoots
D is identical to the shoots is identical to the shoots
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29 The list shows various terms used in sexual reproduction in organisms.
1 male gamete
2 female gamete
3 ovule
4 ovary
5 filament
6 fertilisation
7 haploid
Which terms are only used in sexual reproduction in plants?
30 The diagram shows stages of a menstrual cycle.
During which stage does menstruation occur?
B
ion
ovulat

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31 The diagram shows part of the female reproductive system with a birth control device in place.
uterus
Which birth control device is being used?
A chemical implant
B diaphragm
C femidom
D IUD
32 Which chromosomes can be found in a single sperm?
A X and X B X and Y C X or X D X or Y
33 Which term is used for an organism that has two different alleles of a particular gene?
A dominant
B heterozygous
C homozygous
D recessive
34 What is an adaptive feature of an organism?
A any feature that is changed by the environment

B any feature that helps an organism to survive and reproduce
C any feature that shows continuous variation
D any inherited feature than an organism has
35 What is required for natural selection to occur?
A genetic variation between individuals

B humans selecting desirable characteristics
C no competition between individuals or resources
D offspring produced by asexual reproduction
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36 What is the principal source of energy for most food chains?
A carbon dioxide gas

B glucose
C oxygen
D sunlight
carbon dioxide in
atmosphere
gradual production of
fossil fuels
coal, oil
and gas
Which process is missing from the diagram?
A combustion
B photosynthesis
C plant respiration
D decomposition
38 Genetic engineering has been used to produce human insulin.
Into which type of cell were the human genes for insulin inserted?
A animal
B bacterial
C fungal
D human

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39 What are reasons for using chemical fertilisers in food production?
reduce competition
increase pollution increase
between crops
in rivers and lakes crop yields
and weeds
A
B
C
D
40 As well as carbon dioxide, which other gas is mainly responsible for the enhanced greenhouse
effect?
A methane
B oxygen
C ozone
D sulfur dioxide
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D A
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7 The diagram shows a section through an alveolus and through a capillary.
wall of alveolus
air
capillary red
wall blood cells
capillary
low carbon dioxide Y

concentration
high carbon dioxide

concentration
How does carbon dioxide move from Y to X?
A by diffusion
B by osmosis
C by translocation
D by transpiration
A the cell sap

C the cell vacuole
D the cell wall
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B fat and starch
the results.
y-axis
x-axis
x-axis y-axis
B pH time
D time pH

6
S R
What are structures P, Q, R and S?
P Q R S
A chloroplast phloem palisade tissue xylem

B cuticle xylem chloroplast stoma
C phloem palisade tissue cuticle stoma
D xylem chloroplast phloem cuticle
12 A lack of which dietary component can result in constipation?
A fat
B fibre (roughage)
C carbohydrate
D protein
13 A woman requires more calcium in her diet when she is pregnant.
Which statement explains why?
A bone growth in the fetus

B muscle growth in the fetus
C production of haemoglobin in the fetus
D to provide energy for the fetus
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M
K
Which row correctly identifies the structures labelled J to M?
J K L M
A oesophagus pancreas small intestine stomach

B pancreas small intestine stomach oesophagus
C small intestine stomach oesophagus pancreas
D stomach oesophagus pancreas small intestine
15 The diagram shows the pathway of water from the soil through a plant.
soil → X → Y → Z → mesophyll cells
Which cells are represented by X, Y and Z?
X Y Z
A root hair cells root cortex cells xylem

B root hair cells xylem root cortex cells
C xylem root cortex cells root hair cells
D xylem root hair cells root cortex cells
16 What will not affect the rate of transpiration?
A humidity of the atmosphere

B number of open stomata
C rate of respiration
D temperature

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P Q
S R
A Q→R→S→P
B Q→R→P→S
C P→S→Q→R
D P→S→R→Q
A B C D
19 What is an indirect method of transmitting disease?
A body fluid
B blood
C food
D skin contact between people
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gas jar
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X 15
Y 9

energy oxygen
waste products
released required


10
A bladder
B kidney
C ureter
D urethra
23 What is the correct sequence in a reflex action?
A receptor → stimulus → motor neurone → relay neurone → sensory neurone → effector
B receptor → stimulus → sensory neurone → relay neurone → motor neurone → effector
C stimulus → receptor → motor neurone → relay neurone → sensory neurone → effector
D stimulus → receptor → sensory neurone → relay neurone → motor neurone → effector
24 In 1921, Banting and Best extracted a substance from the pancreas of an animal. The substance
was injected into children whose blood sugar concentrations were too high. The children’s blood
sugar concentrations were returned to normal.
Which substance in the pancreatic extract would return the children’s blood sugar concentrations
to normal?
A adrenaline
B insulin
C glucose
D oestrogen
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25 A seed is placed and grown on a rotating disc, as shown.
seed pinned to disc
Which diagram shows the appearance of the seedling shoot after seven days?
A B C D
26 Which organ is the site of break down of alcohol in the human body?
A bladder
B kidney
C liver
D stomach
27 Alcohol is a drug.
A It can cause COPD.

B It is a depressant.
C It is not addictive.
D It speeds up reaction times.
28 The following statements give information about the reproduction of different organisms.
1 Daffodil plants produce genetically identical bulbs that grow into a new plant the
following year.
2 In summer, female aphids produce genetically identical offspring without fertilisation
by a male.
3 Most banana plants are genetically identical because they were produced from one
parent plant.
Which statements are examples of asexual reproduction?
A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 2 and 3 only

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29 Which stages in sexual reproduction occur in both flowering plants and human reproduction?
1 Gametes are made by meiosis.

2 Gametes fuse to form a zygote.
3 The male gamete moves to the female gamete.
A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 only D 2 and 3 only
30 Which part of the female reproductive system produces oestrogen?
A cervix
B ovary
C oviduct
D uterus
31 Which hormone is responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics?
A FSH
B LH
C oestrogen
D progesterone
32 A length of DNA codes for a protein.
What is this a definition of?
A a gene
B an amino acid
C an X chromosome
D a Y chromosome
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33 The diagrams show human male and female reproductive organs.
X
P
Q Z
Where does meiosis take place?
A P and X B Q and X C Q and Y D R and Z
34 The bar chart shows the heights of pea plants grown from 500 pea seeds.
number of
pea plants
height of plants
What variation do the plants show?
continuous discontinuous
A
B
C
D

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35 The picture shows a fox that lives in the desert.
Which adaptation does the fox have for living in the desert?
A eyes at front of head to help judge distance

B large ears to increase heat loss
C long bushy tail for balance
D sharp teeth to catch prey
1 2 3
green plants chickens wild dogs
Which process releases the energy that is lost at 1, 2 and 3?
A ingestion
B photosynthesis
C respiration
D transpiration
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37 Which labelled stage in the water cycle shows precipitation?
B
C
plant
roots
A
land
sea river
38 What is the name of the structure that separates the left and right ventricles of the heart?
A atrium
B septum
C vena cava
D valve
39 What is a source of air pollution?
A herbicides
B methane
C untreated sewage
D water vapour
40 Which process does not change the carbon dioxide level in the air?
A decomposition
B feeding
C photosynthesis
D respiration
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1 The diagram shows a leaf on a plant.
Sun
simple sugars
made in the leaf
water from carbon dioxide

the soil from the air
Which characteristic of life is represented by this diagram?
A excretion
B nutrition
C respiration
D sensitivity
2 The diagram shows how Homo sapiens (modern people) could have evolved from earlier
ancestors.
Homo heidelbergensis
Homo erectus
Homo habilis

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3 The diagram shows an insect.
What is the insect?
1 insect has no wings ........................................... go to 2

insect has wings ................................................ go to 3
2 legs longer than, or as long as the body ........... A
legs shorter than the body ................................. B
3 abdomen long and thin ...................................... C
abdomen shorter and wider ............................... D
4 Which features are possessed by all plant cells?
a cell wall chloroplasts
A key
B = present
C = absent
D
5 Which organ is part of the digestive system?
A colon
B larynx
C trachea
D ureter

4
6 The diagram shows a test-tube containing clear jelly. A drop of blue ink is injected into the middle
of the jelly.
clear jelly
drop of blue ink
The blue colour of the ink spreads throughout the jelly.
By which process does the blue ink spread through the jelly?
A active transport
B catalysis
C diffusion
D osmosis
7 The apparatus shown was set up.
glass tube
sugar solution pure water

and blue ink
partially
permeable
membrane
Some hours later, the water in the beaker had turned blue, and the liquid in the glass tube had
moved upwards.
Which processes caused these changes?
liquid in glass
water turned
tube moved
blue
upwards
A osmosis diffusion
B active transport osmosis
C diffusion active transport
D diffusion osmosis
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8 Four solutions were tested to see whether they contained protein, starch or glucose.
The colours of the solutions after the tests are recorded in the table.
Which solution contained protein and glucose but not starch?
biuret test iodine test Benedict’s test
A blue brown orange

B blue blue-black blue
C purple brown orange
D purple blue-black blue

10 Which graph shows the effect of pH on enzyme activity?
A B
enzyme enzyme
activity activity
1 7 14 1 7 14
pH pH
C D
enzyme enzyme
activity activity
1 7 14 1 7 14
pH pH

6
11 The diagram shows an experiment to investigate the balance between respiration and
photosynthesis.
In which tube are photosynthesis and respiration taking place at the same time?
A B C D
black
water polythene
to keep
snail out light
light light light
pond
weed
12 The diagram shows a cross-section of a leaf as seen under a microscope.
Which structure is a palisade mesophyll cell?
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13 The chart is used to find a person’s recommended mass.
1.85
low ideal slightly moderately
mass mass obese obese
1.80
1.75
1.70
height / m
1.65
1.60
1.55
1.50
30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160
mass / kg
For the data provided about body mass and height, which person would benefit most from the
introduction of a calorie-controlled diet and regular exercise?
body mass height

/ kg /m
A 40 1.55
B 50 1.75
C 70 1.80
D 90 1.75
14 The following statements are about enzymes.
1 enzymes are catalysts

2 enzyme are proteins
3 enzymes are used up during chemical reactions
Which statements are correct?

8
15 The diagram shows a human tooth with an area of decay.
area of decay
What is likely to have caused the decay?
A acids released by bacteria

B digestion of the tooth by bacteria
C excess of fat in the food
D lack of fibre in the food
16 A celery stalk was placed into a beaker of blue dye. When the dye reached the leaves, the stalk
was taken out and a section was cut, as shown in the diagram.
celery stalk
cut
blue dye
A B C D
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rate of flow
time of day
/ cm per hour
17:00 100
19:00 120
11:00 140
13:00 250
15:00 300
17:00 260
19:00 180
18 The diagram shows a section of a human vein.
A to make sure the blood flows to the heart

B to make sure the blood flows to the kidneys
C to make sure the blood flows to the brain
D to make sure the blood flows to the lungs

10
19 The diagram shows cross-sections through three types of blood vessel, not drawn to the same
scale.
V W X
Which section is from a vein and which is from a capillary?
vein capillary
A V W
B W V
C W X
D X W
20 The diagram shows one way the body defends itself against pathogens.
bacteria
white blood cell
What is the name of this defence mechanism?
B egestion
C phagocytosis
D vaccination
A 0.04% B 4% C 16% D 21%
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22 Potted plants are left for a week in a tank of water as shown.
tank
soil water
permeable
plant pot
Why do the plants die?
A The roots do not have enough oxygen.

B The roots do not have enough water.
C The roots have too much oxygen.
D The roots have too much carbon dioxide.
23 The diagram shows two experiments investigating gas exchange in small aerobic crustaceans.
Soda lime absorbs carbon dioxide.
P Q
coloured coloured
liquid marker liquid marker
small aerobic
crustaceans
wire gauze
soda lime glass beads instead

of soda lime
Which way does the liquid marker move?
P Q
A left right
B left stays still
C right left
D right stays still

12
24 Yeast is placed inside a container full of a glucose solution with no air.
Which word equation summarises the process that takes place inside the container?
A glucose → ethanol + carbon dioxide
B glucose → lactic acid
D glucose + oxygen → ethanol
25 Which substances are excreted by humans?
carbon
urea urine
dioxide
A key
B = involved
C = not involved
D
Which labelled part is the sensory neurone?
B
A
27 Some structures in the eye are listed.
1 cornea
2 iris
3 lens
4 retina
Which structures contain light receptors?
A 1, 2 and 3 B 2, 3 and 4 C 2 and 4 only D 4 only
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28 Which type of drug is used to treat bacterial infection?
A antibody
B antibiotic
C depressant
D vaccine
29 The diagram shows a section of an insect-pollinated flower.
Which structure is the anther?
D
A
30 In humans, what is an example of a secondary sexual characteristic in both males and females?
A hair grows on face

B hips widen
C fat is deposited on hips and thighs
D sexual organs grow
31 Which contraceptive method could provide protection from sexually transmitted infections?
A condom
B diaphragm
C hormone implant
D vasectomy

14
32 Which human characteristics are inherited?
earlobe eye skin

language
shape colour colour
A key
B = inherited
C = not inherited
D
33 A rabbit has 44 chromosomes in each of its body cells.
Which row correctly describes the gamete cells?
number of gametes compared

chromosomes to body cells
A 22 genetically identical
B 22 genetically different
C 44 genetically identical
D 44 genetically different
34 Which definition of continuous variation is correct?
A variation that results in a limited number of phenotypes between two extremes

B variation that results in a limited number of phenotypes with no intermediates
C variation that results in a range of phenotypes between two extremes
D variation that results in a range of phenotypes with no intermediates
35 When is evolution by natural selection most likely to occur?
A when there is a stable population of predators

B when there is a stable environment
C when there is less variation in the population
D when there is more variation in the population
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36 What process uses the principal source of energy input to biological systems?
A ingestion
B decomposition
C photosynthesis
D respiration
37 The diagram shows an aquatic food web.
blue whale killer whale
seagull seal
fish squid
zooplankton krill crab
phytoplankton seaweed
A There are two producers and three herbivores.

B There are two primary consumers and two secondary consumers.
C There are three producers and two primary consumers.
D There are two herbivores and two tertiary consumers.
38 Why are bacteria useful in biotechnology and genetic engineering?
A They can reproduce rapidly.

B They live in soil.
C They may be pathogens.
D They need complex nutrients.

16
39 What is a description of genetic engineering?
A cross breeding individuals with different important characteristics

B cross breeding individuals with recessive alleles
C inserting a gene from one organism into another
D selecting random mutations to produce new varieties
40 Large areas of tropical forests have been cleared to grow monocultures of palm oil plants.
Which effect will this have on the ecosystem?
A The use of fossil fuels in the area will decrease.

B The use of pesticides in the area will decrease.
C The variety of species in the area will decrease.
D The variety of species in the area will increase.
Assessment International Education Copyright Acknowledgements Booklet. This is produced for each series of examinations and is freely available to download
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Cambridge Assessment International Education is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group. Cambridge Assessment is the brand name of the University of
Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which itself is a department of the University of Cambridge.
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16 B 1
17 B 1
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20 C 1
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1 The diagram shows a leaf on a plant.
Sun
simple sugars
made in the leaf
water from carbon dioxide

the soil from the air
Which characteristic of life is represented by this diagram?
A excretion
B nutrition
C respiration
D sensitivity
ancestors.
Homo erectus
Homo habilis

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What is the insect?
1 insect has no wings ........................................... go to 2

insect has wings ................................................ go to 3
2 legs longer than, or as long as the body ........... A
legs shorter than the body ................................. B
3 abdomen long and thin ...................................... C
abdomen shorter and wider ............................... D
A key
B = present
C = absent
D
5 Which organ is part of the digestive system?
A colon
B larynx
C trachea
D ureter

4
of the jelly.
clear jelly
drop of blue ink
A active transport
B catalysis
C diffusion
D osmosis
7 The apparatus shown was set up.
glass tube
sugar solution pure water

and blue ink
partially
permeable
membrane
Some hours later, the water in the beaker had turned blue, and the liquid in the glass tube had
moved upwards.
Which processes caused these changes?
liquid in glass
water turned
tube moved
blue
upwards
A osmosis diffusion
B active transport osmosis
C diffusion active transport
D diffusion osmosis
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5
8 Four solutions were tested to see whether they contained protein, starch or glucose.
The colours of the solutions after the tests are recorded in the table.
Which solution contained protein and glucose but not starch?
biuret test iodine test Benedict’s test
A blue brown orange

B blue blue-black blue
C purple brown orange
D purple blue-black blue

A B
enzyme enzyme
activity activity
1 7 14 1 7 14
pH pH
C D
enzyme enzyme
activity activity
1 7 14 1 7 14
pH pH

6
photosynthesis.
A B C D
black
water polythene
to keep
snail out light
light light light
pond
weed
12 The diagram shows a cross-section of a leaf as seen under a microscope.
Which structure is a palisade mesophyll cell?
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13 The chart is used to find a person’s recommended mass.
1.85
low ideal slightly moderately
mass mass obese obese
1.80
1.75
1.70
height / m
1.65
1.60
1.55
1.50
30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160
mass / kg
For the data provided about body mass and height, which person would benefit most from the
introduction of a calorie-controlled diet and regular exercise?
body mass height

/ kg /m
A 40 1.55
B 50 1.75
C 70 1.80
D 90 1.75
14 The following statements are about enzymes.
1 enzymes are catalysts

2 enzyme are proteins
3 enzymes are used up during chemical reactions

8
area of decay

celery stalk
cut
blue dye
A B C D
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rate of flow
time of day
/ cm per hour
17:00 100
19:00 120
11:00 140
13:00 250
15:00 300
17:00 260
19:00 180


10
scale.
V W X
vein capillary
A V W
B W V
C W X
D X W
20 The diagram shows one way the body defends itself against pathogens.
bacteria
white blood cell
What is the name of this defence mechanism?
B egestion
C phagocytosis
D vaccination
A 0.04% B 4% C 16% D 21%
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22 Potted plants are left for a week in a tank of water as shown.
tank
soil water
permeable
plant pot
Why do the plants die?
A The roots do not have enough oxygen.

B The roots do not have enough water.
C The roots have too much oxygen.
D The roots have too much carbon dioxide.
P Q
coloured coloured
small aerobic
crustaceans
wire gauze

of soda lime
P Q
A left right
B left stays still
C right left
D right stays still

12
25 Which substances are excreted by humans?
carbon
urea urine
dioxide
A key
B = involved
C = not involved
D
Which labelled part is the sensory neurone?
B
A
27 Some structures in the eye are listed.
1 cornea
2 iris
3 lens
4 retina
Which structures contain light receptors?
A 1, 2 and 3 B 2, 3 and 4 C 2 and 4 only D 4 only
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28 Which type of drug is used to treat bacterial infection?
A antibody
B antibiotic
C depressant
D vaccine
29 The diagram shows a section of an insect-pollinated flower.
Which structure is the anther?
D
A
30 In humans, what is an example of a secondary sexual characteristic in both males and females?
A hair grows on face

B hips widen
C fat is deposited on hips and thighs
D sexual organs grow
31 Which contraceptive method could provide protection from sexually transmitted infections?
A condom
B diaphragm
C hormone implant
D vasectomy

14
earlobe eye skin

language
shape colour colour
A key
B = inherited
C = not inherited
D
33 A rabbit has 44 chromosomes in each of its body cells.
Which row correctly describes the gamete cells?
number of gametes compared

chromosomes to body cells
A 22 genetically identical
B 22 genetically different
C 44 genetically identical
D 44 genetically different

35 When is evolution by natural selection most likely to occur?
A when there is a stable population of predators

B when there is a stable environment
C when there is less variation in the population
D when there is more variation in the population
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36 What process uses the principal source of energy input to biological systems?
A ingestion
B decomposition
C photosynthesis
D respiration
37 The diagram shows an aquatic food web.
blue whale killer whale
seagull seal
fish squid
zooplankton krill crab
phytoplankton seaweed
A There are two producers and three herbivores.

B There are two primary consumers and two secondary consumers.
C There are three producers and two primary consumers.
D There are two herbivores and two tertiary consumers.
38 Why are bacteria useful in biotechnology and genetic engineering?
A They can reproduce rapidly.

B They live in soil.
C They may be pathogens.
D They need complex nutrients.

16
39 What is a description of genetic engineering?
A cross breeding individuals with different important characteristics

B cross breeding individuals with recessive alleles
C inserting a gene from one organism into another
D selecting random mutations to produce new varieties
40 Large areas of tropical forests have been cleared to grow monocultures of palm oil plants.
Which effect will this have on the ecosystem?
A The use of fossil fuels in the area will decrease.

B The use of pesticides in the area will decrease.
C The variety of species in the area will decrease.
D The variety of species in the area will increase.
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13 A 1
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15 A 1
16 B 1
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1 Carbon dioxide diffuses into a leaf.
Which characteristic of living things requires this?
A excretion
B movement
C nutrition
D respiration
ancestors.
Homo erectus
Homo habilis

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Using the key, what is the animal?
1 has three pairs of legs ................................ go to 2

has four pairs of legs .................................. go to 3
2 has wings ................................................... A
has no wings .............................................. B
3 large claws (pedipalps) ............................... C
no large claws (pedipalps) .......................... D
A key
B = present
C = absent
D
5 Which group of organs belongs to the same organ system?
A diaphragm, oesophagus, trachea

B heart, liver, lungs
C heart, stomach, trachea
D oesophagus, intestine, stomach

4
of the jelly.
clear jelly
drop of blue ink
A active transport
B catalysis
C diffusion
D osmosis
7 Which process describes osmosis?
A diffusion of water through a cell wall

B diffusion of water through a partially permeable membrane
C diffusion of water through the cell sap
D diffusion of water through the cytoplasm
8 Which row shows the chemical elements contained in fats?
carbon hydrogen nitrogen oxygen
A key
B = present
C = absent
D

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A B
enzyme enzyme
activity activity
1 7 14 1 7 14
pH pH
C D
enzyme enzyme
activity activity
1 7 14 1 7 14
pH pH
photosynthesis.
A B C D
black
water polythene
to keep
snail out light
light light light
pond
weed

6
12 The diagram shows how sewage is treated.
air out
second
settling aeration
screen settling water to river
tank tank
tank
sludge
air in
sludge
sludge
sludge disposal
digester
Why is air bubbled through the aeration tank?
A to encourage microorganisms to reproduce quickly

B to float the sludge
C to settle the sludge
D to stop microorganisms from reproducing too quickly
13 The food label is from a packet of cereal.
The label can help someone who is concerned about their diet.
Nutrition
Typical values 100 g
contains
Energy 985 kJ
235 kcal
Fat 1.5 g
of which saturates 0.3 g
Carbohydrate 45.5 g
of which sugars 3.8 g
Fibre 2.8 g
Protein 7.7 g
Salt 0.5 g
A person eats 45 g of cereal.
One of the food types listed in the label can help prevent constipation.
How many grams of this food type does the person eat?
A 1.3 g B 2.8 g C 3.5 g D 7.7 g
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14 Digested food molecules move into the cells of the body where they are used and become part of
the cells.
What is this a definition of?
A absorption
B assimilation
C digestion
D ingestion
area of decay


8
celery stalk
cut
blue dye
A B C D
rate of flow
time of day
/ cm per hour
17:00 100
19:00 120
11:00 140
13:00 250
15:00 300
17:00 260
19:00 180
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18 How does the transport system of a human differ from the transport system of a tree?
human tree
A carries mineral ions does not carry mineral ions

B must carry oxygen does not need to carry oxygen
C does not transport cells transports cells
D vessels no vessels
scale.
V W X
vein capillary
A V W
B W V
C W X
D X W
20 Which disease is transmissible?
A cholera
B coronary heart disease
C lung cancer
D scurvy
A 0.04% B 4% C 16% D 21%

10
22 Which pathway is followed by air passing into the body?
A larynx → trachea → bronchi → bronchioles → alveoli
B larynx → trachea → bronchioles → bronchi → alveoli
C trachea → larynx → bronchi → alveoli → bronchioles
D trachea → larynx → bronchi → bronchioles → alveoli
P Q
coloured coloured
small aerobic
crustaceans
wire gauze

of soda lime
P Q
A left right
B left stays still
C right left
D right stays still
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25 Where is urea formed and excreted?
formed excreted
A bladder heart
B heart liver
C kidney bladder
D liver kidney
26 Which structure is an effector?
A adrenal gland
B motor neurone
C optic nerve
D spinal cord
27 When we get hot and the temperature of our blood rises, one of the ways we can cool down is by
sweating.
What detects the rise in temperature of the blood?
A skin
B sweat glands
C hair erector muscles
D brain
28 A person suffering from influenza was given antibiotics. Influenza is caused by a virus.
Why did the antibiotics not cure the person with influenza?
A Antibiotics do not affect viruses.

B The antibiotic course was not long enough.
C The influenza virus became resistant to the antibiotics.
D The person was immune to antibiotics.
29 Which parts of the gametes fuse during fertilisation?
A cell membranes
B cell walls
C cytoplasm
D nuclei

12
30 Which environmental conditions must be present for germination?

B light and suitable temperature
D water and oxygen
31 What happens to the lining of the human uterus in the days before the release of an egg cell?
A breaks down
B lost from body
C thickens
D thins
32 Which word describes an individual who has two identical alleles for a particular gene?
A dominant
B heterozygous
C homozygous
D phenotype
33 One type of night-blindness is an inherited condition, caused by a dominant allele.
The chart shows how this condition was passed on in one family.
key
normal female
normal male
male with
X night-blindness
Person X marries someone with normal sight.
What is the chance that their first child will have night-blindness?
A 0% B 25% C 50% D 75%
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34 The diagram shows the percentage of tongue rollers and non-rollers in a human population.
percentage
of population
rollers non-rollers
tongue rolling ability
Which word describes this type of variation?
A adaptive
B continuous
C discontinuous
D environmental
35 The diagram shows the average head and ear shapes of rabbits from four different regions.
Which is best adapted to living in the coldest region?
A B C D
36 The food chain shows how energy is transferred to a human.
lettuce → snails → duck → human
Where did the energy in the lettuce come from?
A snails
B soil
C Sun
D water

14
37 Which process forms part of the carbon cycle?
A condensation
B fossilisation
C precipitation
D transpiration
38 Which statement correctly explains why bacteria are used in biotechnology?
A Bacteria reproduce slowly.

B Bacteria need complex molecules.
D Bacteria are all pathogens.
39 Which enzyme is used in fruit juice production to make the juice clear?
A amylase
B pectinase
C protease
D lipase
40 What is not a reason for using chemical fertilisers in food production?
A improving growth rate

B improving mineral content of the soil
C increasing yields
D reducing competition with weeds
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11 C 1
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14 A 1
15 A 1
16 B 1
17 B 1
18 C 1
19 C 1
20 B 1
21 C 1
22 C 1
23 B 1
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1 Students find a small organism in a pond. They catch it and put it into a large jar of water. They
see that the organism swims away from light. It lays some eggs before they put it back into the
pond.
Which characteristics of living things did the students see in this organism?
A excretion, growth and respiration

B growth, nutrition and sensitivity
C movement, reproduction and sensitivity
D movement, reproduction and respiration
ancestors.
Homo erectus
Homo habilis

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3 The photograph shows an organism.
Use the key to identify the organism.
1 The mouth is at the front of the head. ........................................................ go to 2

The mouth is between the eye and the fins. ............................................... A
2 The long fin on the back has pale spots. .................................................... go to 3
There are no spots on the long fin. ............................................................. B
3 The tail fin is longer than the body. ............................................................ C
The tail fin is shorter than the body. ........................................................... D
A key
B = present
C = absent
D
5 Which level of organisation is shown by the oesophagus, pancreas, stomach and liver?
A cells
B organs
C organisms
D tissues

4
of the jelly.
clear jelly
drop of blue ink
A active transport
B catalysis
C diffusion
D osmosis
7 Which row describes active transport?
movement of uses energy through a cell

water from respiration membrane
A yes no no
B yes no yes
C no yes no
D no yes yes
8 Which reagent is used when testing a food for vitamin C?
B DCPIP
C ethanol
D iodine solution
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A B
enzyme enzyme
activity activity
1 7 14 1 7 14
pH pH
C D
enzyme enzyme
activity activity
1 7 14 1 7 14
pH pH

6
photosynthesis.
A B C D
black
water polythene
to keep
snail out light
light light light
pond
weed
12 The diagrams show the structure of four different cells from a plant.
Which cell is from the upper epidermis of a leaf?
A B
C D
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2 3
4
Which pair of structures both produce digestive enzymes?
14 Where is water absorbed?
A colon and small intestine

B large intestine only
C liver and colon
D small intestine only

8
area of decay

celery stalk
cut
blue dye
A B C D
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rate of flow
time of day
/ cm per hour
17:00 100
19:00 120
11:00 140
13:00 250
15:00 300
17:00 260
19:00 180
18 What is the correct order of blood flow through the blood vessels entering and leaving the heart?
A aorta → pulmonary artery → pulmonary vein → vena cava
B aorta → pulmonary vein → pulmonary artery → vena cava
C vena cava → pulmonary artery → pulmonary vein → aorta
D vena cava → pulmonary vein → pulmonary artery → aorta

10
scale.
V W X
vein capillary
A V W
B W V
C W X
D X W
20 By which route would an HIV infection not be transmissible?
A blood
B saliva
C sharing needles for injections
D semen
A 0.04% B 4% C 16% D 21%
22 Which process uses energy released by respiration?
A diffusion
B evaporation
C growth
D osmosis
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P Q
coloured coloured
small aerobic
crustaceans
wire gauze

of soda lime
P Q
A left right
B left stays still
C right left
D right stays still
25 What is a function of the kidneys?
A breakdown of hormones
B formation of urea
C removal of oxygen
D removal of urea

12
26 Which list describes the correct sequence of a simple reflex arc?
A receptor, relay neurone, motor neurone, sensory neurone, effector

B receptor, relay neurone, sensory neurone, motor neurone, effector
C receptor, sensory neurone, motor neurone, relay neurone, effector
D receptor, sensory neurone, relay neurone, motor neurone, effector
27 What are the effects on the body when adrenaline is released?
breathing rate and pulse rate pupil diameter
C increases increases
D increases decreases
28 Which effects does excessive alcohol consumption have on the body?
acts as a increases
stimulant reaction time
A yes yes
B yes no
C no yes
D no no
29 Female greenfly can multiply by producing eggs by mitosis. These eggs are not fertilised, but
they develop into a new generation of female greenfly.
What is this type of reproduction?
A asexual reproduction, leading to genetically different offspring

B asexual reproduction, leading to genetically identical offspring
C sexual reproduction, leading to genetically different offspring
D sexual reproduction, leading to genetically identical offspring
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30 What is not essential for germination?
A carbon dioxide
B oxygen
C warmth
D water
31 Which is the main hormone responsible for the development of male secondary sexual
characteristics?
A adrenaline
B insulin
C oestrogen
D testosterone
A the father’s XX chromosomes

B the father’s XY chromosomes
C the mother’s XX chromosomes
D the mother’s XY chromosomes
33 In fruit flies, the allele for grey body, G, is dominant over the allele for black body, g.
The result of a mating between two flies is shown.
parent 1 parent 2
(parents) grey-bodied fly × black-bodied fly
(offspring) 40 grey-bodied flies + 42 black-bodied flies
What were the genotypes of the parents?
parent 1 parent 2
A Gg gg
B gg Gg
C GG gg
D gg GG

14
34 Which is a genetic change?
A allele
B genotype
C mutation
D phenotype
35 Wheat is a crop plant. Since the 1960s the average yield of wheat has doubled. A reason for this
is that modern wheat varieties have shorter, stronger stems and more seeds per stem.
What has caused these changes?
A competition for resources between individuals

B reproduction by individuals better adapted to their environment
C selection of individuals with desirable characteristics by humans
D struggle for survival between individuals
36 Letters H, J, K and L show the organisms that make up a simple food web.
organism organism organism

H J K
organism
L
What must organism H be?
A a carnivore
B a decomposer
C a herbivore
D a producer
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rain cloud P
A combustion
B condensation
C photosynthesis
D transpiration
38 Bacteria are useful for manufacturing products for human use.
Which statement explains why they are useful?
A Bacteria can be grown without nutrients.

B Bacteria do not have a nucleus.
C Bacteria infect human cells.
D Bacteria reproduce very rapidly.
39 Which of the processes involved in genetic engineering uses a human gene?
A herbicide resistance
B pesticide resistance
C insulin production in bacteria
D vitamin production in plants
40 What is an undesirable effect of deforestation?
A habitat creation
B loss of soil
C more species
D reduced carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
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Published
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This mark scheme is published to support teachers and students and should be read together with the
question paper. It shows the requirements of the exam.
Mark schemes should usually be read together with the Principal Examiner Report for Teachers. However,
because students did not sit exam papers, there is no Principal Examiner Report for Teachers for the June
2020 series.
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• For each question there are four possible answers A, B, C and D. Choose the one you consider correct
and record your choice in soft pencil on the multiple choice answer sheet.
• Follow the instructions on the multiple choice answer sheet.
• Write in soft pencil.
• Write your name, centre number and candidate number on the multiple choice answer sheet in the
spaces provided unless this has been done for you.
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1 The diagram shows what happened in an experiment with plant seedlings.
start next day
light light
Which characteristic of living things made the seedlings grow towards the light?
A excretion
B nutrition
C respiration
D sensitivity
A genus and species

B kingdom and genus
D variety and genus
3 An animal can swim, has a backbone and produces milk.
A amphibians
B fish
C mammals
D reptiles
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4 The diagram shows two guard cells.
Which label shows the cell wall?
A
C
5 What is the correct order to describe an increasing level of organisation?
A cell → organ → tissue → organ system
B tissue → cell → organ → organ system
C organ → tissue → cell → organ system
D cell → tissue → organ → organ system
A B
C D

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7 The apparatus shown is used to demonstrate osmosis.
dialysis tubing
acting as a
partially permeable
membrane
Q
The mass of the dialysis tubing and contents was 11.2 g at the start of the demonstration and
9.4 g at the end.
Which solutions would cause this change in mass?
solution P solution Q
A 5% salt solution 10% salt solution

B 10% salt solution 5% salt solution
C water 5% salt solution
D water 10% salt solution
8 Which food-testing solution shows a positive result when it turns from blue to purple?
B biuret solution
C ethanol
D iodine solution
9 What is the definition of an enzyme?
A a carbohydrate that acts as a catalyst

B a DNA molecule that acts as a catalyst
C a fat that acts as a catalyst
D a protein that acts as a catalyst
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Which test-tube contains the least carbon dioxide after one hour?
A B C D
black
water polythene
to keep
aquatic out light
animal light light light
aquatic
plant
11 Which substance found in a healthy diet helps to prevent constipation?
A fat
B fibre
C minerals
D vitamins
12 The activity of amylase is measured in four parts of the alimentary canal.
Which two parts have the most amylase activity?
A colon and duodenum

B colon and stomach
C mouth and duodenum
D stomach and mouth
13 After passing through the root hair cells of a plant, what is the next tissue through which water
passes?
A cortex
B epidermis
C mesophyll
D xylem

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14 From which part of a leaf does most water evaporate during transpiration?
A the cuticle
B the guard cells
C the spongy mesophyll cells
D the xylem vessels
15 Which blood vessel carries blood to the muscle of the heart?
A coronary artery
B pulmonary artery
C renal vein
D vena cava
16 The diagram shows a section through the heart and its blood vessels.
Which row gives the vessel name and the direction of blood flow in vessel X?
vessel name direction of blood flow
A aorta towards the lungs

B pulmonary artery towards the lungs
C pulmonary artery away from the lungs
D vena cava away from the lungs
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17 What is a chemical barrier to pathogens?
A nose hairs
B skin
C stomach acid
D white blood cells
18 What is the approximate percentage of oxygen contained in the air breathed out of the lungs?
A 0% B 4% C 16% D 20%
19 The diagram shows an experiment to investigate the respiration of yeast. Oil prevents oxygen
entering the glucose and yeast suspension.
delivery tube
thin layer
of oil bubble of gas
glucose and
yeast limewater
suspension
If no oxygen is present in the glucose and yeast suspension, what will occur?
A Ethanol will be produced and the limewater will stay clear.

B Ethanol will be produced and the limewater will go cloudy.
C Lactic acid will be produced and the limewater will stay clear.
D Lactic acid will be produced and the limewater will go cloudy.
20 What happens during respiration in germinating seeds?
A Seed temperature decreases.

B Carbon dioxide is taken up by the seeds.
C Glucose is used up by the seeds.
D Oxygen is given out by the seeds.

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21 Which row describes the urine produced by a person who is exercising on a hot day?
concentration
volume of urine
of urine
A concentrated large
B concentrated small
C dilute large
D dilute small
22 What is the function of the optic nerve?
A to carry impulses from the brain to the retina

B to carry impulses from the retina to the brain
C to carry light from the brain to the retina
D to carry light from the retina to the brain
23 What causes the development of female secondary sexual characteristics?
A adrenaline production
B menstrual cycle starting
C oestrogen production
D ovulation occurring
24 The diagram shows a cross-section of the skin.
Which part produces a substance which cools the skin when it evaporates?
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25 Gravitropism and phototropism are names given to specific plant growth responses.
How do shoots and roots normally respond?
direction of growth of shoots direction of growth of roots

light gravity light gravity
A towards away away towards

B away towards towards away
C towards away towards away
D away towards away towards
26 Which type of infection could be treated successfully with antibiotics?
infection caused by
resistant
bacteria viruses
bacteria
A key
B = yes
C = no
D
27 What takes place during fertilisation?
A One gamete produces one zygote.

B One gamete produces two zygotes.
C Two gametes produce one zygote.
D Two gametes produce two zygotes.
28 What is the transfer of pollen from an anther to a stigma called?
A fertilisation
B respiration
C meiosis
D pollination

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29 What happens to the uterus lining during menstruation?
A breaks down
B new blood vessel growth
C implantation of embryo
D repair and thickening
30 The diagram of the female reproductive system shows where different methods of birth control
can be used.
Where would an IUD be placed?
C
D
31 What is defined as a length of DNA that codes for a protein?
A amino acid
B chromosome
C gene
D nucleus
32 When damaged tissues are repaired cells undergo division by
A meiosis to produce genetically identical cells.

B meiosis to produce genetically different cells.
C mitosis to produce genetically identical cells.
D mitosis to produce genetically different cells.
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33 Pea plants produce either yellow or green seeds. Yellow (Y) is dominant to green (y).
What are the most likely phenotypes of the offspring of a cross between YY and Yy plants?
A 50% yellow and 50% green

B 75% yellow and 25% green
C 100% yellow
D 100% green
type 1 type 2
number of
tomatoes
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240

mass / g

grass → gazelle → lion
The arrows show the energy flow through the food chain.
Where does the grass obtain its energy?
A oxygen from air

B water
C minerals in soil
D the Sun

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There will be
A fewer crabs.
B fewer seagulls.
C fewer whelks.
D less seaweed.
37 What is the role of anaerobic respiration in bread-making?
A to produce alcohol to flavour the bread

B to produce gas to make the bread rise
C to release enough energy to bake the bread
D to release enough lactic acid to kill the yeast

39 Which is an example of an undesirable effect of deforestation?
A decreased carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere

B decreased soil erosion
C increased flooding
D the variety of organisms is maintained
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40 Wheat is often grown in large areas as a monoculture.
What is a negative environmental impact of this method of farming?
A The variety of species in the area is reduced.

B Fewer types of pesticide are needed.
C Larger harvests can be produced.
D Specialist machinery can be used.
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INSTRUCTIONS
INFORMATION
IB20 06_0970_12/FP
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start next day
light light
A excretion
B nutrition
C respiration
D sensitivity
A genus and species

B kingdom and genus
D variety and genus
3 Which list contains only arthropods?
A amphibians, insects, myriapods

C crustaceans, insects, fish
D insects, myriapods, reptiles
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A biologist wants to find out the number of chromosomes it contains.
Which labelled part should be examined more closely?
5 What are leaves examples of?
A cells
B organs
C organ systems
D tissues
A B
C D

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7 Uncooked pieces of potato of identical size were placed in different liquids for one hour and then
measured.
Which liquid will cause a decrease in the size of the piece of potato?
A pure water
B sugar solution less concentrated than the potato cell contents
C sugar solution more concentrated than the potato cell contents
D sugar solution with the same concentration as the potato cell contents
B biuret solution
C ethanol
D iodine solution
1 2 3 4
Which teeth are used for grinding food?
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In which part of the cell does photosynthesis occur?
A fat
B fibre
C minerals
D vitamins
12 The graph shows the effect of pH on the activity of an enzyme.
enzyme
activity
1 3 5 7 9 11
pH
In which part of the alimentary canal would this enzyme be most active?
A large intestine
B mouth
C small intestine
D stomach

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passes?
A cortex
B epidermis
C mesophyll
D xylem
A the cuticle
B the guard cells
D the xylem vessels
A coronary artery
B pulmonary artery
C renal vein
D vena cava
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16 The diagram shows the human heart and main blood vessels.
lungs
X
rest of body
What is the blood vessel labelled X?
A aorta
B pulmonary artery
C pulmonary vein
D vena cava
A nose hairs
B skin
C stomach acid
D white blood cells
18 What is the site of gas exchange in humans?
A nose
B alveoli
C bronchus
D trachea

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19 The substances listed are associated with aerobic respiration.
1 carbon dioxide
2 glucose
3 oxygen
4 water
Which substances are the products of aerobic respiration?
20 The diagram shows the breathing system.
What are the labelled structures?
1 2 3
A bronchus bronchiole trachea

B bronchiole bronchus trachea
C trachea bronchus bronchiole
D trachea diaphragm bronchus
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21 The diagram shows the human excretory system.
Which labelled structure is the ureter?
22 Which structure transfers information to the central nervous system?
A effector
B motor neurone
C relay neurone
D sensory neurone
23 Examples of responses to hormones are listed.
1 increased breathing rate

2 increased pulse rate
3 growth of body hair
4 widened pupils
Which responses are caused by the hormone adrenaline?
A 1, 2, 3 and 4
B 1, 2 and 4 only
C 2, 3 and 4 only
D 3 and 4 only

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24 Which part of the eye focuses light?
A cornea
B iris
C lens
D retina
25 The diagram shows a plant shoot growing towards the light.
light
A gravitropism
B photosynthesis
C phototropism
D reflex
26 Which statement about antibiotic use in humans is correct?
A Different types of antibiotic are used to remove antibodies from the body.
B Antibiotics are injected in childhood to prevent diseases in adults.
C Antibiotics are used to treat diseases caused by viruses.
D Different types of antibiotic are used because bacteria can become resistant.
27 Which conditions are always required for the germination of seeds?
condition
suitable
light oxygen water
temperature
A key
B = required
C = not required
D
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28 Where do fertilisation and pollination occur in a flower?
fertilisation pollination
A carpel ovule
B ovary stigma
C stigma anther
D style carpel
29 When do the following stages occur in a typical human menstrual cycle?
bleeding ovulation
A days 13 – 14 days 6 – 25
B days 1 – 4 days 27 – 28
C days 6 – 25 days 1 – 4
D days 1 – 4 days 13 – 14
30 The graph shows the number of pregnancies in 4 groups of 100 women. Each group used a
different method of contraception.
20
number of
10
pregnancies
0
contraceptive intra-uterine diaphragm monitoring body
pill device (IUD) temperature
The method of contraception which is the most effective is
A barrier.
B chemical.
C natural.
D surgical.

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31 The photograph shows a tiger.
Which visible adaptive feature makes the tiger a good predator?
A large teeth
B long whiskers
C small ears
D thick fur
32 Which statement about the human sex chromosomes is correct?
A Females have an X chromosome and a Y chromosome.

B Females have two Y chromosomes.
C Males and females have at least one X chromosome.
D Males and females have at least one Y chromosome.
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33 The diagram shows the inheritance of height in pea plants.
tall parent plant dwarf parent plant

TT tt
tall offspring plant tall offspring plant

Tt Tt
Which plants have a heterozygous genotype?
A both parent plants

B dwarf parent plant only
C both offspring plants
D tall parent plant only
type 1 type 2
number of
tomatoes
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240

mass / g

A all the animals and plants living in a lake

B all the different herbivores in a forest
C all the mahogany trees growing in a forest

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There will be
A fewer crabs.
B fewer seagulls.
C fewer whelks.
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near to a factory.
direction of
water flow
mayfly nymph
stonefly nymph
factory emptying
pollutants into
the water
rat-tailed maggot bloodworm

sludge worm leech
bloodworm water louse
snail
shrimp
caddisfly larva
mayfly nymph
stonefly nymph
Which animal lives in the least polluted water?
A bloodworm
B caddisfly larva
C leech
D stonefly nymph

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40 The graph shows four areas of forest that were cut down and then replanted with trees in one
part of the world between 1995 and 2015.
Which area of forest was used most sustainably?
area of key
forest
replanted trees
trees cut down
A B C D
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2
start next day
light light
A excretion
B nutrition
C respiration
D sensitivity
A genus and species

B kingdom and genus
D variety and genus
3 An animal can swim, has a backbone and produces milk.
A amphibians
B fish
C mammals
D reptiles
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3
Which label shows the cell wall?
A
C
5 What is the correct order to describe an increasing level of organisation?
B tissue → cell → organ → organ system
C organ → tissue → cell → organ system
D cell → tissue → organ → organ system
A B
C D

4
7 The apparatus shown is used to demonstrate osmosis.
dialysis tubing
acting as a
partially permeable
membrane
Q
The mass of the dialysis tubing and contents was 11.2 g at the start of the demonstration and
9.4 g at the end.
Which solutions would cause this change in mass?
solution P solution Q
A 5% salt solution 10% salt solution

B 10% salt solution 5% salt solution
C water 5% salt solution
D water 10% salt solution
B biuret solution
C ethanol
D iodine solution
9 What is the definition of an enzyme?
A a carbohydrate that acts as a catalyst

B a DNA molecule that acts as a catalyst
C a fat that acts as a catalyst
D a protein that acts as a catalyst
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A B C D
black
water polythene
to keep
aquatic out light
aquatic
plant
A fat
B fibre
C minerals
D vitamins
12 The activity of amylase is measured in four parts of the alimentary canal.
Which two parts have the most amylase activity?
A colon and duodenum

B colon and stomach
C mouth and duodenum
D stomach and mouth
passes?
A cortex
B epidermis
C mesophyll
D xylem

6
A the cuticle
B the guard cells
D the xylem vessels
A coronary artery
B pulmonary artery
C renal vein
D vena cava
16 The diagram shows a section through the heart and its blood vessels.
Which row gives the vessel name and the direction of blood flow in vessel X?
vessel name direction of blood flow
A aorta towards the lungs

B pulmonary artery towards the lungs
C pulmonary artery away from the lungs
D vena cava away from the lungs
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A nose hairs
B skin
C stomach acid
D white blood cells
18 What is the approximate percentage of oxygen contained in the air breathed out of the lungs?
A 0% B 4% C 16% D 20%
19 The diagram shows an experiment to investigate the respiration of yeast. Oil prevents oxygen
entering the glucose and yeast suspension.
delivery tube
thin layer
of oil bubble of gas
glucose and
yeast limewater
suspension
If no oxygen is present in the glucose and yeast suspension, what will occur?
A Ethanol will be produced and the limewater will stay clear.

B Ethanol will be produced and the limewater will go cloudy.
C Lactic acid will be produced and the limewater will stay clear.
D Lactic acid will be produced and the limewater will go cloudy.
20 What happens during respiration in germinating seeds?
A Seed temperature decreases.

B Carbon dioxide is taken up by the seeds.
C Glucose is used up by the seeds.
D Oxygen is given out by the seeds.

8
21 Which row describes the urine produced by a person who is exercising on a hot day?
concentration
volume of urine
of urine
A concentrated large
B concentrated small
C dilute large
D dilute small
22 What is the function of the optic nerve?
A to carry impulses from the brain to the retina

B to carry impulses from the retina to the brain
C to carry light from the brain to the retina
D to carry light from the retina to the brain
23 What causes the development of female secondary sexual characteristics?
A adrenaline production
B menstrual cycle starting
C oestrogen production
D ovulation occurring
24 The diagram shows a cross-section of the skin.
Which part produces a substance which cools the skin when it evaporates?
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25 Gravitropism and phototropism are names given to specific plant growth responses.
How do shoots and roots normally respond?
direction of growth of shoots direction of growth of roots

light gravity light gravity
A towards away away towards

B away towards towards away
C towards away towards away
D away towards away towards
26 Which type of infection could be treated successfully with antibiotics?
infection caused by
resistant
bacteria viruses
bacteria
A key
B = yes
C = no
D
27 What takes place during fertilisation?
A One gamete produces one zygote.

B One gamete produces two zygotes.
C Two gametes produce one zygote.
D Two gametes produce two zygotes.
28 What is the transfer of pollen from an anther to a stigma called?
A fertilisation
B respiration
C meiosis
D pollination

10
29 What happens to the uterus lining during menstruation?
A breaks down
B new blood vessel growth
C implantation of embryo
D repair and thickening
30 The diagram of the female reproductive system shows where different methods of birth control
can be used.
Where would an IUD be placed?
C
D
A amino acid
B chromosome
C gene
D nucleus
32 When damaged tissues are repaired cells undergo division by
A meiosis to produce genetically identical cells.

B meiosis to produce genetically different cells.
C mitosis to produce genetically identical cells.
D mitosis to produce genetically different cells.
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33 Pea plants produce either yellow or green seeds. Yellow (Y) is dominant to green (y).
What are the most likely phenotypes of the offspring of a cross between YY and Yy plants?
A 50% yellow and 50% green

B 75% yellow and 25% green
C 100% yellow
D 100% green
type 1 type 2
number of
tomatoes
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240

mass / g

grass → gazelle → lion
The arrows show the energy flow through the food chain.
Where does the grass obtain its energy?
A oxygen from air

B water
C minerals in soil
D the Sun

12
There will be
A fewer crabs.
B fewer seagulls.
C fewer whelks.
D less seaweed.


39 Which is an example of an undesirable effect of deforestation?
A decreased carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere

B decreased soil erosion
D the variety of organisms is maintained
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40 Wheat is often grown in large areas as a monoculture.
What is a negative environmental impact of this method of farming?
A The variety of species in the area is reduced.

B Fewer types of pesticide are needed.
C Larger harvests can be produced.
D Specialist machinery can be used.
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light light
A excretion
B nutrition
C respiration
D sensitivity
A genus and species

B kingdom and genus
D variety and genus
3 Which list contains only arthropods?
A amphibians, insects, myriapods

C crustaceans, insects, fish
D insects, myriapods, reptiles
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A biologist wants to find out the number of chromosomes it contains.
Which labelled part should be examined more closely?
5 What are leaves examples of?
A cells
B organs
C organ systems
D tissues
A B
C D

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7 Uncooked pieces of potato of identical size were placed in different liquids for one hour and then
measured.
Which liquid will cause a decrease in the size of the piece of potato?
A pure water
B sugar solution less concentrated than the potato cell contents
C sugar solution more concentrated than the potato cell contents
D sugar solution with the same concentration as the potato cell contents
B biuret solution
C ethanol
D iodine solution
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In which part of the cell does photosynthesis occur?
A fat
B fibre
C minerals
D vitamins
12 The graph shows the effect of pH on the activity of an enzyme.
enzyme
activity
1 3 5 7 9 11
pH
In which part of the alimentary canal would this enzyme be most active?
A large intestine
B mouth
C small intestine
D stomach

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passes?
A cortex
B epidermis
C mesophyll
D xylem
A the cuticle
B the guard cells
D the xylem vessels
A coronary artery
B pulmonary artery
C renal vein
D vena cava
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16 The diagram shows the human heart and main blood vessels.
lungs
X
rest of body
What is the blood vessel labelled X?
A aorta
B pulmonary artery
C pulmonary vein
D vena cava
A nose hairs
B skin
C stomach acid
D white blood cells
18 What is the site of gas exchange in humans?
A nose
B alveoli
C bronchus
D trachea

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19 The substances listed are associated with aerobic respiration.
1 carbon dioxide
2 glucose
3 oxygen
4 water
Which substances are the products of aerobic respiration?
1 2 3
A bronchus bronchiole trachea

B bronchiole bronchus trachea
C trachea bronchus bronchiole
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21 The diagram shows the human excretory system.
Which labelled structure is the ureter?
22 Which structure transfers information to the central nervous system?
A effector
B motor neurone
C relay neurone
D sensory neurone
23 Examples of responses to hormones are listed.
1 increased breathing rate

2 increased pulse rate
3 growth of body hair
4 widened pupils
Which responses are caused by the hormone adrenaline?
A 1, 2, 3 and 4
B 1, 2 and 4 only
C 2, 3 and 4 only
D 3 and 4 only

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24 Which part of the eye focuses light?
A cornea
B iris
C lens
D retina
25 The diagram shows a plant shoot growing towards the light.
light
A gravitropism
B photosynthesis
C phototropism
D reflex
26 Which statement about antibiotic use in humans is correct?
A Different types of antibiotic are used to remove antibodies from the body.
B Antibiotics are injected in childhood to prevent diseases in adults.
C Antibiotics are used to treat diseases caused by viruses.
D Different types of antibiotic are used because bacteria can become resistant.
27 Which conditions are always required for the germination of seeds?
condition
suitable
light oxygen water
temperature
A key
B = required
C = not required
D
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28 Where do fertilisation and pollination occur in a flower?
fertilisation pollination
A carpel ovule
B ovary stigma
C stigma anther
D style carpel
29 When do the following stages occur in a typical human menstrual cycle?
bleeding ovulation
A days 13 – 14 days 6 – 25
B days 1 – 4 days 27 – 28
C days 6 – 25 days 1 – 4
D days 1 – 4 days 13 – 14
30 The graph shows the number of pregnancies in 4 groups of 100 women. Each group used a
20
number of
10
pregnancies
0
The method of contraception which is the most effective is
A barrier.
B chemical.
C natural.
D surgical.

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31 The photograph shows a tiger.
Which visible adaptive feature makes the tiger a good predator?
A large teeth
B long whiskers
C small ears
D thick fur
A Females have an X chromosome and a Y chromosome.

B Females have two Y chromosomes.
C Males and females have at least one X chromosome.
D Males and females have at least one Y chromosome.
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33 The diagram shows the inheritance of height in pea plants.
tall parent plant dwarf parent plant

TT tt
tall offspring plant tall offspring plant

Tt Tt
Which plants have a heterozygous genotype?
A both parent plants

B dwarf parent plant only
C both offspring plants
D tall parent plant only
type 1 type 2
number of
tomatoes
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240

mass / g

A all the animals and plants living in a lake

B all the different herbivores in a forest
C all the mahogany trees growing in a forest

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There will be
A fewer crabs.
B fewer seagulls.
C fewer whelks.
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near to a factory.
direction of
water flow
mayfly nymph
stonefly nymph
factory emptying
pollutants into
the water

sludge worm leech
snail
shrimp
caddisfly larva
mayfly nymph
stonefly nymph
A bloodworm
B caddisfly larva
C leech
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40 The graph shows four areas of forest that were cut down and then replanted with trees in one
part of the world between 1995 and 2015.
Which area of forest was used most sustainably?
area of key
forest
replanted trees
trees cut down
A B C D
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A excretion
B nutrition
C respiration
D sensitivity
A genus and species

B kingdom and genus
D variety and genus
3 Explorers have found an unknown animal living in a rainforest. The animal
● lives on land but has also been seen in water

● lays soft-shelled eggs on land
● does not have gills
● has scaly skin
● is 1.0 m long
● does not produce milk.
To which group is the animal most likely to belong?
A amphibians
B arthropods
C mammals
D reptiles
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4 Onion plant cells swell but do not burst when placed in distilled water.
Which cell component prevents the onion plant cells from bursting?
A cell membrane
B cell wall
C nucleus
D vacuole
5 The diagram shows part of the human body.
Which level of organisation does this diagram show?
A a cell
B an organism
C an organ system
D a tissue

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A B
C D
7 Which statement about active transport is correct?
A Particles move into cells using energy released by photosynthesis.

B Particles move across a cell wall without using energy.
C Particles move from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration.
D Particles move across a cell membrane using energy released by respiration.
B biuret solution
C ethanol
D iodine solution
9 Which statement about enzyme-controlled reactions is correct?
A During the reaction, a substrate changes into a product.

B The enzyme is slowly broken down during the reaction.
C The higher the pH the faster the reaction.
D The product is gradually used up during the reaction.
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A to make amino acids

B to make fats
C to make glucose
D to make starch
A fat
B fibre
C minerals
D vitamins
12 The table shows the percentage of the daily recommended intake of nutrients in a serving of four
foods.
Which food would be the best choice to prevent scurvy?
percentage of daily recommended intake

in a serving of food
vitamin vitamin
calcium iron
C D
A 71 1 0 6
B 24 11 2 73
C 3 3 72 0
D 1 72 1 0
passes?
A cortex
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A the cuticle
B the guard cells
D the xylem vessels
A coronary artery
B pulmonary artery
C renal vein
D vena cava
16 The diagram shows some veins in the human arm and the valves that they contain.
If blood is squeezed out of section X–Y, where should pressure be placed on a vein to stop blood
flowing into this section again?
B
valve
X Y C
A nose hairs
B skin
C stomach acid
D white blood cells
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18 The diagram shows an alveolus and capillary in a human lung.
alveolus
capillary
Which row shows the correct gas and concentrations for diffusion from X to Y in normal
conditions?
at point X at point Y
A high concentration of carbon dioxide low concentration of carbon dioxide

B high concentration of oxygen low concentration of oxygen
C low concentration of carbon dioxide high concentration of carbon dioxide
D low concentration of oxygen high concentration of oxygen
19 Which examples of respiration produce carbon dioxide?
aerobic respiration anaerobic respiration anaerobic respiration

in human muscles in human muscles in yeast
A key
B = yes
C = no
D
20 In which conditions do the leaves of a green plant photosynthesise?
bright light darkness
A key
B = yes
C = no
D

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21 The diagram represents the flow of blood from the heart, through the liver and towards the
kidneys.
Where is urea made?
blood flow
blood flow to
from the heart
the kidneys
liver
22 When a man steps on a sharp object he moves his foot away very quickly.
In which part of his body are the effector cells involved in this action?
A brain
B muscle
C skin
D spinal cord
23 Which row matches structures in the eye with their functions?
focuses light refracts light sensitive to light
A cornea iris retina

B retina lens iris
C iris retina lens
D lens cornea retina
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24 Which organ produces oestrogen?
A heart
B lung
C ovary
D oviduct
25 What is meant by the term phototropism?
A absorbing mineral ions

B absorbing water
C directional growth in response to gravity
D directional growth in response to light
26 Drugs are substances that are taken into the body.
Which statement also applies to the definition of a drug?
A always slow down chemical reactions

B always speed up chemical reactions
C are only used to destroy bacteria
D modify or affect chemical reactions
27 What does the drug heroin act as?
A a stimulant
B a depressant
C an antibiotic
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28 The diagrams show pollen grains from three different species of plant as they appear under the
microscope. The diagrams are all to the same scale.
1 2 3
sticky surface
Which pollen grains are most likely to be carried by the wind?
In which structure does fertilisation occur?
B
C
30 Which disease is an example of an STI?
A cholera
B COPD
C HIV
D lung cancer
31 Fur colour in cats is an observable feature.
Which word is used to describe an observable feature?
A allele
B genotype
C heterozygous
D phenotype
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32 Which row shows the sex chromosomes in the body cells and in the gametes of a woman?
body cells gametes
A XX all X
B XX all XX
C XY X or Y
D XY all XY
33 In mice, the allele for black hair is dominant to the allele for brown hair.
What proportion of offspring will have brown hair if a cross is made between a homozygous black
mouse and a heterozygous black mouse?
A 0% B 25% C 50% D 100%
type 1 type 2
number of
tomatoes
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240

mass / g


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animals
green plants decay by microorganisms
X
Y
carbon dioxide
in the air
What do X and Y represent?
X Y
A photosynthesis respiration
B photosynthesis decomposition
C respiration decomposition
D respiration photosynthesis
There will be
A fewer crabs.
B fewer seagulls.
C fewer whelks.
D less seaweed.

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39 Chickens are birds that are farmed to produce eggs for human consumption.
A type of chicken has been bred to lay more eggs.
Which method would be used to produce this type of chicken?
A asexual reproduction
B biotechnology
C natural selection
D selective breeding
40 Sewage treatment involves a number of stages. Three of the stages are listed.
1 filter beds with anaerobic microbes to digest sewage

2 screens to trap large objects
3 settlement tanks to let insoluble particles sink
What is the correct order for treating sewage?
A 1→2→3 B 2→3→1 C 3→2→1 D 3→1→2
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A breathing
B circulation
C egestion
D sensitivity
2 The scientific names of some animals are listed.
1 Camelus dromedarius
2 Camelus ferus
3 Equus ferus
4 Struthio camelus
Which animals are in the same genus?
A 1, 2 and 3 B 1, 2 and 4 C 1 and 2 only D 2 and 3 only
3 Scientists discover a new species of animal.
It has a segmented body with two pairs of legs on each segment.
To which group of animals does this new species belong?
A arachnids
B crustaceans
C insects
D myriapods
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4 The diagram shows a single-celled organism called Euglena.
cytoplasm cell membrane

nucleus
large permanent
vacuole
chloroplasts
A cell membrane, chloroplast, nucleus

B chloroplast, cytoplasm, nucleus
C cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus
D cell membrane, cytoplasm, large permanent vacuole

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5 The diagram shows some of the blood vessels and other structures in the human body.
The blood vessels shown are all parts of the same
A cell.
B organ.
C organ system.
D tissue.
6 A photograph shows a plant cell nucleus measuring 2 mm across.
If the magnification of the cell is 500, what is the actual size of the nucleus?
A 0.00002 mm B 0.004 mm C 0.04 mm D 250 mm
7 By which process do oxygen and carbon dioxide move between cells and capillaries?
A breathing
B diffusion
C excretion
D respiration
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8 A cylinder of potato tissue was placed in a beaker of very salty water. After one hour the mass of
the potato cylinder had decreased.
Why did this happen?
A Salt entered the plant tissue by active transport.

B Salt left the plant tissue by osmosis.
C Water entered the plant tissue by active transport.
D Water left the plant tissue by osmosis.
9 Which element is found in proteins but not carbohydrates?
A carbon
B hydrogen
C nitrogen
D oxygen

11 Which statement describes a catalyst?
A a substance that decreases the rate of a chemical reaction and is not changed by the
reaction
B a substance that decreases the rate of a chemical reaction and is changed by the reaction
C a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction and is changed by the reaction
D a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction and is not changed by the reaction

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12 A plant with striped leaves was kept in bright light for six hours.
white stripe
green stripe
A leaf was taken from the plant and the chlorophyll was removed. The leaf was then tested for
starch using iodine solution.
Which diagram shows the result of the test?
A B C D
yellow-brown white blue-black yellow-brown
blue-black blue-black green green
13 The diagram shows a section through the leaf of a plant.
Which label shows a palisade mesophyll cell?
14 In humans, where does most of the absorption of digested food take place?
A colon
B kidney
C liver
D small intestine
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15 What are the products when proteins are broken down?
A amino acids
B fatty acids
C glycerol
D simple sugars
16 Where does most of the absorption of water take place in the alimentary canal?
A colon
B oesophagus
C small intestine
D stomach
17 The diagram shows part of a cross-section of a root.
What are cells 1, 2 and 3?
1 2 3
A root cortex cell root hair cell mesophyll cell

B root hair cell root cortex cell xylem
C root hair cell root cortex cell mesophyll cell
D root cortex cell root hair cell xylem

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18 A plant shoot is placed in a solution of dye.
The dye moves up the stem.
Under which conditions will the dye move most slowly?
temperature humidity
A high high
B high low
C low high
D low low
19 What are the main vessels carrying blood to and from the kidney?
to kidney from kidney
A pulmonary artery pulmonary vein

B pulmonary vein pulmonary artery
C renal artery renal vein
D renal vein renal artery
20 The diagram shows a cross-section through a human blood vessel.
elastic and fibrous

connective tissue
muscle layer
Which type of blood vessel does the diagram show?
A an artery
B a capillary
C a vein
D a ventricle
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21 What is a function of some white blood cells?
A to carry glucose
B to carry oxygen
22 The diagrams show the depth and rate of breathing in a person at 12:00 and 13:00.
12:00 13:00
0.5 dm3
volume
volume
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
time / seconds time / seconds
What happens to the person’s breathing between 12:00 and 13:00?
depth rate
of breathing of breathing
23 The list shows some processes that take place in a human body.
1 production of new red blood cells

2 transmission of nerve impulses from the eyes to the brain
3 diffusion of gases into and out of the lungs
Which processes use energy released by respiration?
A 1 and 2 only B 1 and 3 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3

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24 What is produced by anaerobic respiration in humans?
alcohol carbon dioxide lactic acid
A key
B = yes
C = no
D
25 Which statement about urea is correct?
A Urea is formed from excess amino acids in the kidneys and excreted by the liver.
B Urea is formed from excess glucose in the liver and egested by the kidneys.
C Urea is formed from excess glucose in the kidneys and egested by the liver.
D Urea is formed from excess amino acids in the liver and excreted by the kidneys.
26 What is the sequence of neurones connecting a receptor to an effector in a reflex arc?
A motor  relay  sensory
B motor  sensory  relay
C sensory  motor  relay
D sensory  relay  motor
27 What controls how much light enters the eye?
B D
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28 Which row matches each hormone to its function?
causes the growth reduces blood repairs the widens

of facial hair glucose concentration lining of the uterus the pupils
A oestrogen insulin testosterone adrenaline

B oestrogen insulin insulin testosterone
C testosterone adrenaline insulin oestrogen
D testosterone insulin oestrogen adrenaline
29 Scientists carried out a survey on the effect of giving up smoking on the risk of developing lung
cancer. The results are shown in the graph.
continued smoking
15
percentage 10
cumulative
risk of
developing
lung cancer stopped smoking at 60 years of age
5
stopped smoking at 30 years of age

0 never smoked
45 55 65 75
age, in years,
of people surveyed
The scientists made three conclusions:
1 Stopping smoking reduces the risk of developing lung cancer.

2 Age increases the risk of lung cancer for smokers and non-smokers.
3 The earlier people stop smoking, the lower the risk.
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30 A gardener wants to produce many genetically identical plants from a single plant.
The diagram shows different methods of growing new plants.
1 planting seeds 2 runners
3 stem cuttings
Which methods will produce plants that are genetically identical to the parent plant?
31 Which structure in the male reproductive system makes the fluid for sperm to swim in?
A penis
B scrotum
C prostate gland
D testis
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32 The graph shows a woman’s body temperature during the menstrual cycle.
37
body
temperature
/ °C
36
menstruation
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28
day
On which days is the woman most likely to become pregnant?
A days 0–5
B days 6–12
C days 13–18
D days 19–28
33 What is the transmission of genetic information from generation to generation called?
A fertilisation
B inheritance
C meiosis
D reproduction

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34 Which diagram shows the results of the process of mitosis?
A B
C D
35 The graph shows the distribution of blood groups in one area.
60
50
40
percentage
30
of population
20
10
0
AB A B O
blood group
This is an example of discontinuous variation.
Which statement about discontinuous variation is correct?
A There is a range of genotypes between two extremes.

B There is a range of phenotypes between two extremes.
C There are intermediates between the phenotypes.
D There are no intermediates between the phenotypes.
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36 The diagram shows a food web in a desert.
hawks
desert foxes
large
lizards
desert snakes
small lizards
kangaroo
rats
desert plants
Which organisms are all secondary consumers?
A desert foxes, hawks, large lizards and desert snakes

B desert foxes and hawks only
C kangaroo rats and small lizards
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37 The diagram shows stages in the water cycle.
Which process is represented by the letter X?
A condensation
B evaporation
C precipitation
D transpiration
38 What is an example of a population?
A all the arthropods in a pond

B all the crocodiles in a river
C all the plants in a wood
D all the zebras that lived from 1990–2010
39 What is a use of pectinase in the food industry?
A to extract juice from fruit

B to make biofuels
C to make biological washing powders
D to make bread rise
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40 Which factors are believed to have contributed to the rise in sea levels?
A pollution of the air by carbon dioxide only

B pollution of the air by carbon dioxide and methane
C pollution of the sea by plastics only
D pollution of the sea by insecticides and nuclear fall-out
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A breathing
B circulation
C egestion
D sensitivity
1 Camelus dromedarius
2 Camelus ferus
3 Equus ferus
4 Struthio camelus
A arachnids
B crustaceans
C insects
D myriapods
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4 The diagram shows a single-celled organism called Euglena.
cytoplasm cell membrane

nucleus
large permanent
vacuole
chloroplasts
A cell membrane, chloroplast, nucleus

B chloroplast, cytoplasm, nucleus
C cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus
D cell membrane, cytoplasm, large permanent vacuole

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B organ.
C organ system.
D tissue.
A 0.00002 mm B 0.004 mm C 0.04 mm D 250 mm
A breathing
B diffusion
C excretion
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8 A cylinder of potato tissue was placed in a beaker of very salty water. After one hour the mass of
the potato cylinder had decreased.
Why did this happen?
A Salt entered the plant tissue by active transport.

B Salt left the plant tissue by osmosis.
C Water entered the plant tissue by active transport.
D Water left the plant tissue by osmosis.
A carbon
B hydrogen
C nitrogen
D oxygen

11 Which statement describes a catalyst?
A a substance that decreases the rate of a chemical reaction and is not changed by the
reaction
B a substance that decreases the rate of a chemical reaction and is changed by the reaction
C a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction and is changed by the reaction
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13 The diagram shows a section through the leaf of a plant.
Which label shows a palisade mesophyll cell?
A colon
B kidney
C liver
D small intestine
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15 What are the products when proteins are broken down?
A amino acids
B fatty acids
C glycerol
D simple sugars
16 Where does most of the absorption of water take place in the alimentary canal?
A colon
B oesophagus
C small intestine
D stomach
17 The diagram shows part of a cross-section of a root.
What are cells 1, 2 and 3?
1 2 3
A root cortex cell root hair cell mesophyll cell

B root hair cell root cortex cell xylem
C root hair cell root cortex cell mesophyll cell
D root cortex cell root hair cell xylem

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A high high
B high low
C low high
D low low
19 What are the main vessels carrying blood to and from the kidney?
to kidney from kidney
A pulmonary artery pulmonary vein

B pulmonary vein pulmonary artery
C renal artery renal vein
D renal vein renal artery
elastic and fibrous

connective tissue
muscle layer
A an artery
B a capillary
C a vein
D a ventricle
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A to carry glucose
B to carry oxygen
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23 The list shows some processes that take place in a human body.
1 production of new red blood cells

2 transmission of nerve impulses from the eyes to the brain
3 diffusion of gases into and out of the lungs
Which processes use energy released by respiration?

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24 What is produced by anaerobic respiration in humans?
A key
B = yes
C = no
D
25 Which statement about urea is correct?
A Urea is formed from excess amino acids in the kidneys and excreted by the liver.
B Urea is formed from excess glucose in the liver and egested by the kidneys.
C Urea is formed from excess glucose in the kidneys and egested by the liver.
D Urea is formed from excess amino acids in the liver and excreted by the kidneys.
26 What is the sequence of neurones connecting a receptor to an effector in a reflex arc?
A motor  relay  sensory
B motor  sensory  relay
C sensory  motor  relay
D sensory  relay  motor
27 What controls how much light enters the eye?
B D
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28 Which row matches each hormone to its function?
causes the growth reduces blood repairs the widens

of facial hair glucose concentration lining of the uterus the pupils
A oestrogen insulin testosterone adrenaline

B oestrogen insulin insulin testosterone
C testosterone adrenaline insulin oestrogen
D testosterone insulin oestrogen adrenaline
29 Scientists carried out a survey on the effect of giving up smoking on the risk of developing lung
cancer. The results are shown in the graph.
continued smoking
15
percentage 10
cumulative
risk of
developing
lung cancer stopped smoking at 60 years of age
5
stopped smoking at 30 years of age

0 never smoked
45 55 65 75
age, in years,
of people surveyed
The scientists made three conclusions:
1 Stopping smoking reduces the risk of developing lung cancer.

2 Age increases the risk of lung cancer for smokers and non-smokers.
3 The earlier people stop smoking, the lower the risk.
Which conclusions are correct?

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30 A gardener wants to produce many genetically identical plants from a single plant.
The diagram shows different methods of growing new plants.
1 planting seeds 2 runners
3 stem cuttings
Which methods will produce plants that are genetically identical to the parent plant?
31 Which structure in the male reproductive system makes the fluid for sperm to swim in?
A penis
B scrotum
C prostate gland
D testis
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32 The graph shows a woman’s body temperature during the menstrual cycle.
37
body
temperature
/ °C
36
menstruation
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28
day
On which days is the woman most likely to become pregnant?
A days 0–5
B days 6–12
C days 13–18
D days 19–28
33 What is the transmission of genetic information from generation to generation called?
A fertilisation
B inheritance
C meiosis
D reproduction

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34 Which diagram shows the results of the process of mitosis?
A B
C D
35 The graph shows the distribution of blood groups in one area.
60
50
40
percentage
30
of population
20
10
0
AB A B O
blood group
This is an example of discontinuous variation.
Which statement about discontinuous variation is correct?
A There is a range of genotypes between two extremes.

B There is a range of phenotypes between two extremes.
C There are intermediates between the phenotypes.
D There are no intermediates between the phenotypes.
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36 The diagram shows a food web in a desert.
hawks
desert foxes
large
lizards
desert snakes
small lizards
kangaroo
rats
desert plants
Which organisms are all secondary consumers?
A desert foxes, hawks, large lizards and desert snakes

B desert foxes and hawks only
C kangaroo rats and small lizards
D large lizards and desert snakes only

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37 The diagram shows stages in the water cycle.
Which process is represented by the letter X?
A condensation
B evaporation
C precipitation
D transpiration

B all the crocodiles in a river
C all the plants in a wood
D all the zebras that lived from 1990–2010
39 What is a use of pectinase in the food industry?
A to extract juice from fruit

B to make biofuels
C to make biological washing powders
D to make bread rise
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40 Which factors are believed to have contributed to the rise in sea levels?
A pollution of the air by carbon dioxide only

B pollution of the air by carbon dioxide and methane
C pollution of the sea by plastics only
D pollution of the sea by insecticides and nuclear fall-out
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A breathing
B circulation
C egestion
D sensitivity
2 Which term is used to describe a group of living things that can reproduce to produce fertile
offspring?
A binomial
B genus
C organism
D species
A arachnids
B crustaceans
C insects
D myriapods
4 Which part of a cell makes glucose?
A cell membrane
B chloroplast
C nucleus
D vacuole
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A cell.
B organ.
C organ system.
D tissue.
A 0.00002 mm B 0.004 mm C 0.04 mm D 250 mm
A breathing
B diffusion
C excretion
D respiration

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8 A cylinder of potato tissue was placed in a concentrated salt solution. After soaking for one hour
the potato tissue was observed.
How will the potato tissue have changed after soaking for one hour?
A longer and firmer

B no change
C shorter and softer
D shorter and firmer
A carbon
B hydrogen
C nitrogen
D oxygen

11 Which statement about an enzyme-controlled reaction is correct?
A During the reaction, the substrate changes into products.

B The enzyme is gradually used up during the reaction.
C The enzyme is slowly broken down during the reaction.
D The higher the temperature, the slower the reaction.
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A B C D
13 The diagram shows a cross-section of a leaf.
What is the name of cell X?
A epidermal
B guard
D spongy mesophyll

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A colon
B kidney
C liver
D small intestine
15 The diagram shows part of the human body.
Which statement about organs X and Y is correct?
A X absorbs more water from food than Y.

B X does not absorb water from food.
C Y absorbs more water from food than X.
D Y does not absorb water from food.
16 What are the functions of human incisors and molars?
incisors molars
A cutting cutting
B cutting grinding
C grinding cutting
D grinding grinding
17 Which sequence describes the pathway taken by water as it moves through a plant?
A root hair cell  xylem  root cortex cell  mesophyll
B mesophyll  xylem  root cortex cell  root hair cell
C root cortex cell  root hair cell  xylem  mesophyll
D root hair cell  root cortex cell  xylem  mesophyll
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A high high
B high low
C low high
D low low
19 How does blood enter the heart?
A through arteries into the atria

B through arteries into the ventricles
C through veins into the atria
D through veins into the ventricles
elastic and fibrous

connective tissue
muscle layer
A an artery
B a capillary
C a vein
D a ventricle
A to carry glucose
B to carry oxygen

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23 What is the link between muscle contraction, protein synthesis and the maintenance of a constant
body temperature?
A They are controlled by hormones.

B They are examples of homeostasis.
C They require energy.
D They require carbon dioxide.
24 What are the products of anaerobic respiration in yeast?
lactic acid alcohol carbon dioxide
A key
B = yes
C = no
D
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25 The diagram shows some of the organs in the human body.
Which row matches the function to the correct organ?
excretes carbon
excretes urea produces urea
dioxide
A 1 2 3
B 1 3 2
C 2 3 1
D 2 1 3

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Which labelled part is the effector?
B
A
27 A person’s iris is damaged.
What is the effect of this?
A Nerve impulses from the eye cannot reach the brain.

B The person cannot control how much light enters the eye.
C The person cannot focus light onto the retina.
D Receptors do not produce nerve impulses in response to light.
28 Which hormone is secreted by the pancreas?
A adrenaline
B insulin
C oestrogen
D testosterone
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29 The graph shows how smoking different numbers of cigarettes for different lengths of time affects
the risk of lung cancer.
45 key
40
smoking less than 20 cigarettes per day
35
smoking more than 20 cigarettes per day
30
risk of lung cancer 25
/ arbitrary units 20
15
10
5
0
< 20 20–29 30–39 40–49 > 50
number of years smoking
Which conclusions are supported by the data in the graph?
1 Smoking more than 20 cigarettes per day always increases the risk of lung cancer
more than smoking less than 20 cigarettes per day.
2 Smoking cigarettes for more years increases the risk of lung cancer.
3 Smoking more than 20 cigarettes per day for more than 50 years has the highest
risk of lung cancer.

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30 The diagram shows the male human reproductive system.
What is X?
A bladder
B prostate gland
C sperm duct
D urethra
31 The diagram shows changes in the ovary.
4
1
3
2
Which point represents the thickness of the uterus lining when the ovary is at stage 4?
D
thickness of A
the uterus
lining
B
C
days of the menstrual cycle
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32 How can HIV be transmitted?
A contact with saliva

B drinking water containing untreated sewage
C recessive alleles
D unprotected sexual intercourse with an infected person
What is the function of this specialised cell?
B conduction of impulses
C movement of mucus in the trachea
D sexual reproduction
34 Both parents in a family have a characteristic caused by the dominant allele of a gene. They have
two children.
The pedigree diagram of the family is shown.
key
affected male
unaffected male
affected female
unaffected female
Which row describes the genotypes of the parents in relation to this gene?
female parent male parent
A heterozygous heterozygous
B heterozygous homozygous
C homozygous heterozygous
D homozygous homozygous

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35 The diagram shows some of the stages involved in natural selection in wild rabbits.
variation within the reproduction by

Z
rabbit population better adapted rabbits
Which statement is missing from box Z?
A competition between rabbits for limited resources

B passing on of alleles to the next generation of young rabbits
C production of limited numbers of young rabbits
D selection by humans of rabbits with desirable characteristics
Atlantic cod
kelp green sea urchin
crab
What is the principal source of energy input into this food web?
A green sea urchins

B kelp
C the sea
D the Sun
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seeds mice
and foxes
leaves caterpillars
eagles
hummingbirds small
nectar in birds
flowers ants
A Eagles obtain all their energy by eating foxes.

B If the hummingbirds all die the caterpillars will have more food.
C The food chain nectar in flowers  ants  small birds  foxes is part of this food web.
D The mice and caterpillars are the only examples of herbivores in this food web.
38 Which process in the water cycle only involves living organisms?
A condensation
B evaporation
C precipitation
D transpiration
39 Bacteria are useful in ……X…… because of their rapid ……Y…… rate and their ability to make
complex ……Z…… .
Which row completes the sentence?
X Y Z
A bread making competition chemicals

B biotechnology reproduction molecules
C ethanol production competition enzymes
D genetic engineering production pectinase

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40 An area of forest was destroyed by a forest fire. Eventually the forest regrew.
What is likely to happen to the amount of soil erosion and flooding when the forest has regrown?
A Soil erosion increases and flooding increases.

B Soil erosion decreases and flooding decreases.
C Soil erosion increases and flooding decreases.
D Soil erosion decreases and flooding increases.
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A breathing
B circulation
C egestion
D sensitivity
2 Which statement about the binomial naming system is correct?
A It is used for naming animal species but not plant species.

B It is an internationally agreed scientific naming system.
C The name of a species is different in different countries.
D The name consists of one or two words.
A arachnids
B crustaceans
C insects
D myriapods
4 In which part of a cell does photosynthesis take place?
A vacuole
B nucleus
C chloroplast
D cytoplasm
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A cell.
B organ.
C organ system.
D tissue.
A 0.00002 mm B 0.004 mm C 0.04 mm D 250 mm
A breathing
B diffusion
C excretion
D respiration

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8 Some students investigated osmosis.
They placed some dried fruit into a beaker of distilled water. The mass of the fruit was measured
at regular intervals during a 24-hour period.
Which graph shows the results?
A B
mass of mass of
fruit fruit
time time
C D
mass of mass of
fruit fruit
time time
A carbon
B hydrogen
C nitrogen
D oxygen

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11 Which type of molecule are enzymes made of?
A carbohydrate
B fat
C protein
D vitamin
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13 Which photomicrograph of the leaf section has been correctly labelled?
A B
cuticle upper
epidermis
palisade
mesophyll spongy
mesophyll
spongy palisade
mesophyll mesophyll
C D
cuticle upper
epidermis
spongy
palisade
mesophyll
mesophyll
palisade spongy
mesophyll mesophyll
A colon
B kidney
C liver
D small intestine
15 What is the cause of the start of dental decay?
A Acid dissolves dentine.

B Acid dissolves enamel.
C Sugars dissolve dentine.
D Sugars dissolve enamel.
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16 Which statement correctly identifies the enzyme and the products of fat digestion?
A Fats are digested by lipase to form amino acids and glycerol.

B Fats are digested by lipase to form fatty acids and glycerol.
C Fats are digested by protease to form amino acids.
D Fats are digested by protease to form fatty acids and glycerol.
17 The diagram shows one of the stomata of a leaf, and some of the cells that are near it.
X
mesophyll cell
guard Y
cell
During transpiration, what describes the movement of water at X and at Y?
movement of movement of
water at X water at Y
A evaporation diffusion
B evaporation osmosis
C osmosis diffusion
D osmosis osmosis
A high high
B high low
C low high
D low low

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19 Through which blood vessels does blood flow into the heart?
1 pulmonary artery
2 pulmonary vein
3 vena cava
4 aorta
elastic and fibrous

connective tissue
muscle layer
A an artery
B a capillary
C a vein
D a ventricle
A to carry glucose
B to carry oxygen
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0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
depth rate
23 Which statement applies to respiration?
A It involves enzymes.
B Energy is absorbed.
C It only takes place in animal cells.
D Oxygen is released.
24 The table shows some products of respiration.
Which row shows the products of anaerobic respiration in muscles?
alcohol carbon dioxide lactic acid water
A key
B = yes
C = no
D

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25 A student carried out an experiment to investigate the effect of temperature on the volume of
urine produced.
Which row shows the experiment where the environmental temperature was increased from 20 C
to 40 C but no other changes were made?
urine produced
/ cm3 per hour
before after
A 60 60
B 80 40
C 120 145
D 100 130
26 A student’s eyes blinked as a ball flew past their head. This is a reflex action.
Which row describes the reaction shown by the student?
A a fast reaction involving the endocrine system

B a fast reaction involving the nervous system
C a slow reaction involving the endocrine system
D a slow reaction involving the nervous system
27 What type of cell must an organ contain to detect a stimulus?
A blood
B receptor
C skin
D xylem
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28 The diagram shows the position of the kidneys in a human. Each kidney has an endocrine gland
above it.
endocrine
glands
kidneys
Which glands are shown?
A adrenal glands
B ovaries
C pancreas
D testes
29 Why are people advised not to drive a car after drinking an excessive quantity of alcohol?
A Alcohol is a depressant.
B Alcohol is a stimulant.
C Alcohol decreases reaction time.
D Alcohol is addictive.
30 Which statement about the process of asexual reproduction is correct?
A It produces genetically different offspring.

B It requires two parents.
C It produces gametes.
D It requires only one parent.

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31 Scientists studied the effect on infant birthweight of mothers smoking tobacco. They compared
their findings with the birthweights of infants from non-smoking mothers. The results are shown in
the bar chart.
15
10
percentage of
infants with
low birthweight
5
0
tobacco non-smoking
smoking mothers mothers
Which statement describes what this bar chart shows?
A 15% of infants born to mothers who smoke have a low birthweight.

B Mothers who smoke have 5% more low birthweight infants than non-smoking mothers.
C Non-smoking mothers have 10% fewer low birthweight infants than smoking mothers.
D Tobacco smoking is the only factor that has an effect on birthweight.
32 Changes occur in a boy’s body at puberty; his height increases, more muscle develops and body
hair grows.
Which hormone stimulates these changes?
A adrenaline
B insulin
C oestrogen
D testosterone
33 By which process is genetic information transmitted from generation to generation?
A inheritance
B mitosis
C meiosis
D variation
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34 Some reptiles can lose and regrow their tails to avoid predation.
Which process occurs to regrow the tail?
A digestion
B fertilisation
C meiosis
D mitosis
35 What is an adaptive feature of an organism?
A any feature that is not changed by the environment

B any inherited feature that helps an organism to survive and reproduce
C any feature that shows discontinuous variation
D any inherited feature that an organism has
36 The diagram shows the energy flow through part of a biological system.
dandelion rabbit hawk

plant
What should be in the box labelled 1?
A heat
B consumer
C producer
D the Sun
37 Human activities are changing the carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere.
Which activities will increase the carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere?
1 burning fossil fuels

2 burning cut-down trees
3 fossilisation of cut-down trees
4 planting replacement trees

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38 Which description of a population is correct?
A all the birds in a rainforest

B all the arachnids in a garden
C all the arthropods in the world
D all the red deer in a forest
A the addition of vitamins to food to increase the nutritional benefits

B the breeding of sheep with thick wool by choosing animals with desired characteristics
C the insertion of genes into crop plants to make them resistant to insect pests
D the production of biofuels by yeast cells
40 What happens when deforestation takes place?
A The number of habitats is increased.

B The number of species becoming extinct is increased.
C The possibility of flooding is decreased.
D The volume of soil present is increased.
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1 All living organisms release energy from nutrient molecules within their cells.
What is the name of this characteristic?
A growth
B nutrition
C respiration
D sensitivity
2 The horse, Equus ferus, and the donkey, Equus asinus, are able to interbreed. The offspring they
produce is called a mule.
A The horse and the donkey are the same genus; the mule is infertile.
B The horse and the donkey are the same species; the mule is infertile.
C The horse and the donkey are the same genus; the mule is fertile.
D The horse and the donkey are the same species; the mule is fertile.
3 The diagram shows an organism.
Which type of arthropod is this organism?
A myriapod
B insect
C crustacean
D arachnid
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4 The diagram shows a cross-section through two guard cells of a leaf.
W X
Which label shows a tissue?

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6 A student found four different worms in a sample of soil and drew diagrams of them. The
diagrams were drawn with different magnifications.
Which worm was the longest?
length of
magnification
diagram / mm
A 60 3
B 70 1
C 100 2
D 120 5
7 Which statement describes the net movement of particles during diffusion?
A from higher to lower concentration down a concentration gradient

B from higher to lower concentration against a concentration gradient
C from lower to higher concentration down a concentration gradient
D from lower to higher concentration against a concentration gradient
B
C
D
9 What are the smaller basic units of starch and glycogen molecules?
starch glycogen
A amino acids fatty acids and glycerol

B amino acids glucose
C glucose fatty acids and glycerol
D glucose glucose
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10 Some terms used to describe enzyme-controlled reactions are listed.
1 catalyst
2 product
3 protein
4 substrate
Which terms describe an enzyme?
11 The diagram shows two food tests being carried out on solution X.
test 1 test 2
biuret Benedict’s
solution solution
red
colour
heat

colour

B protein and sugar
C starch and fat
D starch and sugar
12 Which chemical is a product of photosynthesis that moves out of a green leaf through its
stomata?
A carbon dioxide
B glucose
C oxygen
D water

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13 Which tissues are found in vascular bundles?
A palisade mesophyll and phloem

B palisade mesophyll and spongy mesophyll
C phloem and xylem
D spongy mesophyll and xylem
14 What is the dietary importance of fibre in humans?
A for growth and repair of cells

B to help food move through the alimentary canal
C to maintain strong bones and teeth
D to provide energy
15 In which part of the alimentary canal does ingestion take place?
A anus
B liver
C mouth
D stomach
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oesophagus
0
3
string marked
in metres
4
anus
9
A 2m B 6m C 8m D 9m
17 A non-woody plant stem is placed in water containing a red dye. It is left for one day and then a
section of the stem is examined using a microscope.
Which tissue is stained red?
B
C
D
A

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From which cell will most water evaporate during transpiration?
C
D
19 The diagram shows a cross-section through the heart of a mammal.
Which row correctly identifies P, Q and R?
P Q R
A valve right atrium right ventricle

B left atrium valve left ventricle
C left ventricle left atrium valve
D right atrium valve right ventricle
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20 Which process is slower than normal in a person with very few platelets?
A antibody formation
B blood clotting
C oxygen transport
D phagocytosis
21 The body has several defence mechanisms to protect against disease.
Which defence mechanism is a chemical barrier?
A hairs in the nose

B mucus
C skin
D white blood cells
22 A person lives in a climate where the air is very dry.
Which row correctly compares inspired air with expired air for this person?
inspired air expired air
A higher carbon dioxide concentration higher oxygen concentration

B lower water vapour concentration higher carbon dioxide concentration
C lower oxygen concentration higher water vapour concentration
D lower carbon dioxide concentration lower water vapour concentration
23 Substances involved in aerobic respiration are listed.
1 carbon dioxide
2 glucose
3 oxygen
4 water
Which substances are used during aerobic respiration?

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24 The diagram shows the oxygen uptake by germinating seeds at two different temperatures.
0.4
key
0.3 10 °C
20 °C
oxygen
uptake 0.2
/ cm3
0.1
0.0
0 5 10 15 20
time / minutes
At which time is the oxygen uptake at 20 C four times greater than at 10 C?
A 5 minutes
B 10 minutes
C 15 minutes
D 20 minutes
25 A person produced 1.75 dm3 of urine on a cool day.
How will the volume and concentration of urine change on a hot day, if fluid intake is the same as
on the cool day?
volume concentration
A increases decreases
C decreases decreases
D decreases increases
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26 Which hormone triggers the ‘fight or flight’ response?
A testosterone
B oestrogen
C adrenaline
D insulin
27 Which organ detects and coordinates the response to changes in internal body temperature?
A brain
B heart
C liver
D skin
28 Which statement describes the plant response known as phototropism?
A All parts of a plant grow towards light.

B All parts of a plant grow away from light.
C Plant shoots grow towards light.
D Plant roots grow towards light.
29 Why is excessive consumption of alcohol discouraged before someone operates machinery or

drives a vehicle?
A Alcohol decreases reaction times.

B Alcohol increases reaction times.
C Alcohol is a stimulant drug.
D Alcohol is an addictive drug.
30 What is an example of sexual reproduction?
A one bacterial cell dividing to produce two daughter bacterial cells

B one banana plant being divided into two banana plants
C one pollen grain nucleus fusing with one ovule nucleus in a flower
D one yeast cell producing buds which separate to become new yeast cells

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31 The diagram shows a cross-section of an insect-pollinated flower.
Which label is the stigma?
C
D
32 The effectiveness of different methods of birth control were studied in one country.
The graph shows the results of the study.
100
80
percentage 60
effectiveness 40
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method of birth control
Which type of birth control is the most effective in this study?
A barrier
B chemical
C natural
D surgical
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33 Beak shape in birds is controlled by genes passed from the parent birds to their offspring.
A selection
B fertilisation
C mitosis
D inheritance
34 A student used a diagram to explain the inheritance of sex in humans.
mother father
 
eggs sperm
 
1 2
Which statements should she use to complete boxes 1 and 2?
box 1 box 2
A all have an X chromosome half have an X chromosome and
half have a Y chromosome
B all have a Y chromosome half have an X chromosome and
C half have an X chromosome and all have an X chromosome
D half have an X chromosome and all have a Y chromosome
35 Which statement about selective breeding is correct?
A It does not involve humans.

B It involves a struggle for survival.
C It always involves only one parent.
D It involves parents that possess desirable features.

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36 Which process uses the principal source of energy input to biological systems?
A ingestion
B decomposition
C photosynthesis
D respiration
37 The diagram shows the water cycle. Four different processes are numbered.
4
3
1
2
Which row identifies the processes correctly?
condensation evaporation precipitation transpiration
A 1 4 3 2
B 2 1 4 3
C 3 2 1 4
D 4 3 2 1
38 A herd of red deer live in a forest that contains snakes and a large variety of birds.
Which group of organisms is an example of a population?
A all the animals in the forest

B all the red deer in the forest
C all the organisms in the forest
D all the plants in the forest
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39 Which process makes use of a genetically engineered organism?
A using bacteria to produce insulin

B using enzymes in biological washing powders
C using pectinase in fruit juice production
D using yeast to produce ethanol
40 The food web shows the feeding relationships in a woodland.
sparrowhawks
chaffinches
grey wood
squirrels pigeons
caterpillars
trees
If all the chaffinches in the food web die, which effect would this have?
A The amount of damage to trees will increase.

B The food supply for grey squirrels will increase.
C The number of wood pigeons will increase.
D The population of caterpillars will decrease.
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INSTRUCTIONS
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A growth
B nutrition
C respiration
D sensitivity
2 The horse, Equus ferus, and the donkey, Equus asinus, are able to interbreed. The offspring they
produce is called a mule.
A The horse and the donkey are the same genus; the mule is infertile.
B The horse and the donkey are the same species; the mule is infertile.
C The horse and the donkey are the same genus; the mule is fertile.
D The horse and the donkey are the same species; the mule is fertile.
3 The diagram shows an organism.
Which type of arthropod is this organism?
A myriapod
B insect
C crustacean
D arachnid
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W X
Which label shows a tissue?

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6 A student found four different worms in a sample of soil and drew diagrams of them. The
diagrams were drawn with different magnifications.
Which worm was the longest?
length of
magnification
diagram / mm
A 60 3
B 70 1
C 100 2
D 120 5
7 Which statement describes the net movement of particles during diffusion?
A from higher to lower concentration down a concentration gradient

B from higher to lower concentration against a concentration gradient
C from lower to higher concentration down a concentration gradient
D from lower to higher concentration against a concentration gradient
B
C
D
starch glycogen

D glucose glucose
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10 Some terms used to describe enzyme-controlled reactions are listed.
1 catalyst
2 product
3 protein
4 substrate
Which terms describe an enzyme?
test 1 test 2
biuret Benedict’s
solution solution
red
colour
heat

colour

B protein and sugar
C starch and fat
D starch and sugar
stomata?
A carbon dioxide
B glucose
C oxygen
D water

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13 Which tissues are found in vascular bundles?
A palisade mesophyll and phloem

B palisade mesophyll and spongy mesophyll
C phloem and xylem
D spongy mesophyll and xylem
14 What is the dietary importance of fibre in humans?
A for growth and repair of cells

B to help food move through the alimentary canal
C to maintain strong bones and teeth
D to provide energy
15 In which part of the alimentary canal does ingestion take place?
A anus
B liver
C mouth
D stomach
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oesophagus
0
3
string marked
in metres
4
anus
9
A 2m B 6m C 8m D 9m
17 A non-woody plant stem is placed in water containing a red dye. It is left for one day and then a
section of the stem is examined using a microscope.
Which tissue is stained red?
B
C
D
A

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From which cell will most water evaporate during transpiration?
C
D
19 The diagram shows a cross-section through the heart of a mammal.
Which row correctly identifies P, Q and R?
P Q R
A valve right atrium right ventricle

B left atrium valve left ventricle
C left ventricle left atrium valve
D right atrium valve right ventricle
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B blood clotting
C oxygen transport
D phagocytosis
21 The body has several defence mechanisms to protect against disease.
Which defence mechanism is a chemical barrier?
A hairs in the nose

B mucus
C skin
D white blood cells
22 A person lives in a climate where the air is very dry.
Which row correctly compares inspired air with expired air for this person?
A higher carbon dioxide concentration higher oxygen concentration

B lower water vapour concentration higher carbon dioxide concentration
C lower oxygen concentration higher water vapour concentration
D lower carbon dioxide concentration lower water vapour concentration
23 Substances involved in aerobic respiration are listed.
1 carbon dioxide
2 glucose
3 oxygen
4 water
Which substances are used during aerobic respiration?

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24 The diagram shows the oxygen uptake by germinating seeds at two different temperatures.
0.4
key
0.3 10 °C
20 °C
oxygen
uptake 0.2
/ cm3
0.1
0.0
0 5 10 15 20
time / minutes
At which time is the oxygen uptake at 20 C four times greater than at 10 C?
A 5 minutes
B 10 minutes
C 15 minutes
D 20 minutes
25 A person produced 1.75 dm3 of urine on a cool day.
How will the volume and concentration of urine change on a hot day, if fluid intake is the same as
on the cool day?
volume concentration
A increases decreases
C decreases decreases
D decreases increases
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26 Which hormone triggers the ‘fight or flight’ response?
A testosterone
B oestrogen
C adrenaline
D insulin
27 Which organ detects and coordinates the response to changes in internal body temperature?
A brain
B heart
C liver
D skin
28 Which statement describes the plant response known as phototropism?
A All parts of a plant grow towards light.

B All parts of a plant grow away from light.
C Plant shoots grow towards light.
D Plant roots grow towards light.
29 Why is excessive consumption of alcohol discouraged before someone operates machinery or

drives a vehicle?
A Alcohol decreases reaction times.

B Alcohol increases reaction times.
C Alcohol is a stimulant drug.
D Alcohol is an addictive drug.
30 What is an example of sexual reproduction?
A one bacterial cell dividing to produce two daughter bacterial cells

B one banana plant being divided into two banana plants
C one pollen grain nucleus fusing with one ovule nucleus in a flower
D one yeast cell producing buds which separate to become new yeast cells

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31 The diagram shows a cross-section of an insect-pollinated flower.
Which label is the stigma?
C
D
32 The effectiveness of different methods of birth control were studied in one country.
The graph shows the results of the study.
100
80
percentage 60
effectiveness 40
20
0
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in tive
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ra y
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Which type of birth control is the most effective in this study?
A barrier
B chemical
C natural
D surgical
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33 Beak shape in birds is controlled by genes passed from the parent birds to their offspring.
A selection
B fertilisation
C mitosis
D inheritance
34 A student used a diagram to explain the inheritance of sex in humans.
mother father
 
eggs sperm
 
1 2
Which statements should she use to complete boxes 1 and 2?
box 1 box 2
A all have an X chromosome half have an X chromosome and
B all have a Y chromosome half have an X chromosome and
C half have an X chromosome and all have an X chromosome
D half have an X chromosome and all have a Y chromosome


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A ingestion
B decomposition
C photosynthesis
D respiration
37 The diagram shows the water cycle. Four different processes are numbered.
4
3
1
2
Which row identifies the processes correctly?
A 1 4 3 2
B 2 1 4 3
C 3 2 1 4
D 4 3 2 1

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sparrowhawks
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A growth
B nutrition
C respiration
D sensitivity
2 Which levels of classification are shown in the scientific name of an organism, using the
binominal system?
genus kingdom species
A key
B = yes
C = no
D
3 The diagram shows an arthropod that lives on land.
To which group of arthropods does this animal belong?
A arachnids
B crustaceans
C insects
D myriapods
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W X
5 The table shows some structures found in the human body.
Which row shows the correct level of organisation, from the simplest structure to the most
complex?
simple complex
A red blood cell heart heart muscle circulatory system

B heart muscle circulatory system red blood cell heart
C red blood cell heart muscle heart circulatory system
D heart muscle red blood cell circulatory system heart
6 The diagram shows an animal. The actual length of this animal is 0.6 mm.
60 mm
What is the magnification of the diagram?
A 10 B 100 C 1000 D 10 000

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7 By which process does oxygen move from a region of higher concentration in the alveoli to a
region of lower concentration in the blood?
A osmosis
B breathing
C diffusion
D active transport
B
C
D
starch glycogen

D glucose glucose
A carbohydrates
B fats
C proteins
D vitamins
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test 1 test 2
biuret Benedict’s
solution solution
red
colour
heat

colour

B protein and sugar
C starch and fat
D starch and sugar
stomata?
A carbon dioxide
B glucose
C oxygen
D water
13 In a leaf, water moves from the surface of a mesophyll cell and then out of the leaf into the
atmosphere.
What is the correct order of the processes involved?
A active transport  osmosis
B diffusion  evaporation
C evaporation  diffusion
D osmosis  active transport

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14 The table shows some different components in a balanced diet.
Which row correctly matches the components to the reasons why they are needed?
vitamin D water fats
A insulation bone growth to make haemoglobin

B bone growth transport insulation
C transport to make haemoglobin bone growth
D to make haemoglobin insulation transport
15 Which process involves the removal of material from the rectum?
A egestion
B ingestion
C chemical digestion
D mechanical digestion
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oesophagus
0
3
string marked
in metres
4
anus
9
A 2m B 6m C 8m D 9m

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17 The diagram shows a cross-section of part of a plant.
Which part of the plant is shown and what is the tissue labelled H?
plant part tissue H
A root phloem
B root xylem
C stem phloem
D stem xylem
18 The apparatus shown can be used to investigate the effect of temperature and humidity on the
rate of transpiration.
plant
pot polythene bag
soil
500 g
balance
Which set of conditions would give the highest rate of transpiration and the greatest decrease
in mass?
A cool high
B cool low
C warm high
D warm low
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19 Which row correctly links the blood vessels with their functions?
carries blood to carries blood from carries blood from carries blood from
the right atrium the right ventricle the lungs to the the left ventricle to
from the body to the lungs left atrium the body
A vena cava pulmonary artery pulmonary vein aorta

B aorta pulmonary vein pulmonary artery vena cava
C aorta pulmonary artery pulmonary vein vena cava
D vena cava pulmonary vein pulmonary artery aorta
B blood clotting
C oxygen transport
D phagocytosis
21 Which disease is caused by a pathogen?
A cholera
C lung cancer
D scurvy

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22 The photographs show a positive test for the presence of carbon dioxide gas.
test-tube at the start test-tube at the end
Which reagent is being used in the test-tube?
A Benedict’s
B biuret
C DCPIP
D limewater
23 What is the word equation for anaerobic respiration in yeast?
A glucose  alcohol
B glucose  alcohol + carbon dioxide
C glucose  lactic acid
D glucose  lactic acid + carbon dioxide
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24 A student used this apparatus to investigate the rate of aerobic respiration in woodlice.
syringe containing air
scale
closed tap
coloured liquid
test-tube
woodlice
granules of a chemical
that absorbs carbon dioxide
Which statement describes and explains the movement of the coloured liquid when the woodlice
are respiring?
A The coloured liquid moves towards the test-tube because the woodlice are using
carbon dioxide.
B The coloured liquid moves towards the test-tube because the woodlice are using oxygen.
C The coloured liquid moves away from the test-tube because the woodlice are using
carbon dioxide.
D The coloured liquid moves away from the test-tube because the woodlice are using oxygen.
25 Which organ excretes urea?
A kidney
B liver
C lungs
D pancreas

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spinal cord
What is the function of the part labelled P?
A passing impulses to the central nervous system

B passing impulses to the effector
C passing impulses to the receptor
D passing impulses to the sensory neurone
27 Which endocrine gland produces insulin?
A adrenal gland
B ovary
C pancreas
D testes
28 Where in the body are the blood temperature receptors?
A brain
B liver
C muscles
D skin
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29 The graph shows the relationship between deaths from lung cancer and the number of cigarettes
smoked per day. Cigarettes contain tobacco.
300
250
deaths from 200
lung cancer
150
per 100 000
people 100
50
0
0 10 20 30 40
number of cigarettes
smoked per person per day
Which statement is a possible conclusion for the data shown in the graph?
A A person will die of lung cancer only if they smoke.

B A person’s health is only affected if they smoke more than 10 cigarettes per day.
C A person will have less chance of dying of lung cancer if they smoke fewer cigarettes.
D If a person smokes more than 40 cigarettes per day, their risk of dying from lung cancer is
the same as a person who smokes 40 cigarettes per day.
30 The statements refer to reproduction.
1 A zygote is formed.
2 Offspring are genetically identical to the parent.
3 Two gamete nuclei fuse together.
Which statements refer to sexual reproduction?
31 What is the name of the ball of cells that forms soon after fertilisation in humans?
A embryo
B ovum
C placenta
D fetus

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male gametes
X Y
female X XX XY
gametes X XX XY
A man and a woman have one female child.
What is the chance of the couple’s next child being female?
A 25% B 50% C 75% D 100%
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34 The graph shows the different heights of people in a human population.
number of
people
height
Which row describes the variation shown by the graph?
has intermediate
type of variation
phenotypes
A continuous no
B continuous yes
C discontinuous no
D discontinuous yes

A ingestion
B decomposition
C photosynthesis
D respiration

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carbon dioxide in
the atmosphere
X X
X
fossil
consumers producers
fuels
decomposers
Which process is shown by the arrows labelled X?
A combustion
B fossilisation
C photosynthesis
D respiration


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A growth
B nutrition
C respiration
D sensitivity
2 Which levels of classification are shown in the scientific name of an organism, using the
binominal system?
genus kingdom species
A key
B = yes
C = no
D
3 The diagram shows an arthropod that lives on land.
To which group of arthropods does this animal belong?
A arachnids
B crustaceans
C insects
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W X
5 The table shows some structures found in the human body.
Which row shows the correct level of organisation, from the simplest structure to the most
complex?
simple complex
A red blood cell heart heart muscle circulatory system

B heart muscle circulatory system red blood cell heart
C red blood cell heart muscle heart circulatory system
D heart muscle red blood cell circulatory system heart
6 The diagram shows an animal. The actual length of this animal is 0.6 mm.
60 mm
A 10 B 100 C 1000 D 10 000

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7 By which process does oxygen move from a region of higher concentration in the alveoli to a
region of lower concentration in the blood?
A osmosis
B breathing
C diffusion
D active transport
B
C
D
starch glycogen

D glucose glucose
A carbohydrates
B fats
C proteins
D vitamins
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test 1 test 2
biuret Benedict’s
solution solution
red
colour
heat

colour

B protein and sugar
C starch and fat
D starch and sugar
stomata?
A carbon dioxide
B glucose
C oxygen
D water
13 In a leaf, water moves from the surface of a mesophyll cell and then out of the leaf into the
atmosphere.
What is the correct order of the processes involved?
A active transport  osmosis
B diffusion  evaporation
C evaporation  diffusion
D osmosis  active transport

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14 The table shows some different components in a balanced diet.
Which row correctly matches the components to the reasons why they are needed?
vitamin D water fats
A insulation bone growth to make haemoglobin

B bone growth transport insulation
C transport to make haemoglobin bone growth
D to make haemoglobin insulation transport
15 Which process involves the removal of material from the rectum?
A egestion
B ingestion
C chemical digestion
D mechanical digestion
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oesophagus
0
3
string marked
in metres
4
anus
9
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17 The diagram shows a cross-section of part of a plant.
Which part of the plant is shown and what is the tissue labelled H?
plant part tissue H
A root phloem
B root xylem
C stem phloem
D stem xylem
18 The apparatus shown can be used to investigate the effect of temperature and humidity on the
rate of transpiration.
plant
pot polythene bag
soil
500 g
balance
Which set of conditions would give the highest rate of transpiration and the greatest decrease
in mass?
A cool high
B cool low
C warm high
D warm low
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19 Which row correctly links the blood vessels with their functions?
carries blood to carries blood from carries blood from carries blood from
the right atrium the right ventricle the lungs to the the left ventricle to
from the body to the lungs left atrium the body
A vena cava pulmonary artery pulmonary vein aorta

B aorta pulmonary vein pulmonary artery vena cava
C aorta pulmonary artery pulmonary vein vena cava
D vena cava pulmonary vein pulmonary artery aorta
B blood clotting
C oxygen transport
D phagocytosis
21 Which disease is caused by a pathogen?
A cholera
C lung cancer
D scurvy

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22 The photographs show a positive test for the presence of carbon dioxide gas.
test-tube at the start test-tube at the end
Which reagent is being used in the test-tube?
A Benedict’s
B biuret
C DCPIP
D limewater
A glucose  alcohol
B glucose  alcohol + carbon dioxide
D glucose  lactic acid + carbon dioxide
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24 A student used this apparatus to investigate the rate of aerobic respiration in woodlice.
syringe containing air
scale
closed tap
coloured liquid
test-tube
woodlice
granules of a chemical
that absorbs carbon dioxide
Which statement describes and explains the movement of the coloured liquid when the woodlice
are respiring?
A The coloured liquid moves towards the test-tube because the woodlice are using
carbon dioxide.
B The coloured liquid moves towards the test-tube because the woodlice are using oxygen.
C The coloured liquid moves away from the test-tube because the woodlice are using
carbon dioxide.
D The coloured liquid moves away from the test-tube because the woodlice are using oxygen.
25 Which organ excretes urea?
A kidney
B liver
C lungs
D pancreas

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spinal cord
What is the function of the part labelled P?
A passing impulses to the central nervous system

B passing impulses to the effector
C passing impulses to the receptor
D passing impulses to the sensory neurone
27 Which endocrine gland produces insulin?
A adrenal gland
B ovary
C pancreas
D testes
28 Where in the body are the blood temperature receptors?
A brain
B liver
C muscles
D skin
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29 The graph shows the relationship between deaths from lung cancer and the number of cigarettes
smoked per day. Cigarettes contain tobacco.
300
250
deaths from 200
lung cancer
150
per 100 000
people 100
50
0
0 10 20 30 40
number of cigarettes
smoked per person per day
Which statement is a possible conclusion for the data shown in the graph?
A A person will die of lung cancer only if they smoke.

B A person’s health is only affected if they smoke more than 10 cigarettes per day.
C A person will have less chance of dying of lung cancer if they smoke fewer cigarettes.
D If a person smokes more than 40 cigarettes per day, their risk of dying from lung cancer is
the same as a person who smokes 40 cigarettes per day.
30 The statements refer to reproduction.
1 A zygote is formed.
2 Offspring are genetically identical to the parent.
3 Two gamete nuclei fuse together.
Which statements refer to sexual reproduction?
31 What is the name of the ball of cells that forms soon after fertilisation in humans?
A embryo
B ovum
C placenta
D fetus

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male gametes
X Y
female X XX XY
gametes X XX XY
A man and a woman have one female child.
What is the chance of the couple’s next child being female?
A 25% B 50% C 75% D 100%
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34 The graph shows the different heights of people in a human population.
number of
people
height
Which row describes the variation shown by the graph?
has intermediate
type of variation
phenotypes
A continuous no
B continuous yes
C discontinuous no
D discontinuous yes

A ingestion
B decomposition
C photosynthesis
D respiration

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carbon dioxide in
the atmosphere
X X
X
fossil
consumers producers
fuels
decomposers
Which process is shown by the arrows labelled X?
A combustion
B fossilisation
C photosynthesis
D respiration


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chaffinches
grey wood
squirrels pigeons
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A growth
B nutrition
C respiration
D sensitivity
1 Arius felis
2 Felis concolor
3 Felis rufus
4 Macropus rufus
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3 The diagram shows a dichotomous key for arthropods.
has the animal got wings?

yes no
insects has the animal got

only four pairs of legs?
yes no
arachnids has the animal got

two pairs of antennae?
yes no
crustaceans myriapods
The organism shown is an arthropod called an isopod.
antennae
legs
Which group does the isopod belong to?
A arachnids
B crustaceans
C insects
D myriapods
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5 Which level of organisation is shown by the heart of a mammal?
A a cell
B a tissue
C an organ
D an organ system
6 The image shows a single-celled organism called a Paramecium.
The length of the Paramecium in the image is 6 cm. The magnification is 400.
Which calculation will give the correct actual length of the Paramecium, in mm?
6  10 6  1000 400  10 400

A B C D
400 400 6 6  1000
7 Female moths release chemicals into the air. Male moths detect these chemicals and fly towards
the females.
How do the chemicals spread through the air?
A active transport
B diffusion
C osmosis
D transpiration
B
C
D
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starch glycogen

D glucose glucose
10 What is the correct definition of an enzyme?
A a carbohydrate that functions as a biological catalyst

B a protein that functions as a biological catalyst
C a substance that is changed by the reaction
D a substance made of fats that changes the rate of a reaction
test 1 test 2
biuret Benedict’s
solution solution
red
colour
heat

colour

B protein and sugar
C starch and fat
D starch and sugar

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stomata?
A carbon dioxide
B glucose
C oxygen
D water
13 A student investigated one of the factors that affects photosynthesis.
Part of a leaf was covered with black paper, as shown.
+ black paper
After two days the student tested the leaf for the presence of starch.
Which factor did the student investigate?
A carbon dioxide
B chlorophyll
C light
D oxygen
14 Which nutrient is required to prevent scurvy?
A calcium
B iron
C vitamin C
D vitamin D
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15 Which diagram represents the action of lipase?
A + +
key
B + + + enzyme
substance 1
C + + substance 2
substance 3
D + +
oesophagus
0
3
string marked
in metres
4
anus
9
A 2m B 6m C 8m D 9m

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17 The image shows a cross-section of part of a leaf.
Which labelled structure is the xylem?
18 The diagram shows a cross-section of a root.
Three regions of the root are numbered.
Which regions contain cells through which water must pass to reach the xylem?
A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 2 and 3 only D 2 only
19 A student runs 400 metres.
Which effects will this have?
depth of rate of
pulse rate
breathing breathing
A decreases increases decreases

B increases decreases increases
C decreases decreases decreases
D increases increases increases
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B blood clotting
C oxygen transport
D phagocytosis
21 The body has several methods of avoiding infection by pathogens, including specialised cells,
mechanical barriers and chemical barriers.
Which row has a correct example for each method?
specialised cells mechanical barrier chemical barrier
A hairs in the nose stomach acid phagocytes

B hairs in the nose phagocytes stomach acid
C phagocytes stomach acid hairs in the nose
D phagocytes hairs in the nose stomach acid
22 The diagram shows the apparatus used in an investigation of gas exchange in humans.
The person breathes through the central tube five times.
person breathes
in and out
limewater limewater
X Y
What are the expected results in flasks X and Y?
X Y
A clear clear
B clear cloudy
C cloudy clear
D cloudy cloudy

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23 Which substances are used in aerobic respiration?
glucose oxygen water
A key
B = yes
C = no
D
24 The bar chart shows the percentage composition of two gases in four samples of air.
Which sample is expired air?
60
40 key
percentage
composition O2 = oxygen
20 CO2 = carbon dioxide
0
O2 CO2 O2 CO2 O2 CO2 O2 CO2
A B C D
sample
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Which labels are the ureter and the bladder?
ureter bladder
A 2 1
B 2 3
C 4 3
D 4 1
26 Which conditions will result in the largest volume of urine being produced by the kidneys?
environmental
water intake
temperature activity
/ cm3
/ C
A 1500 15 rest
B 500 15 exercise
C 1500 30 rest
D 500 35 exercise
27 A simple reflex arc consists of four components between a receptor and a response.
Which component is the motor neurone?
receptor A B C D response

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28 Which part of the eye focuses light on the retina?
A cornea
B pupil
C iris
D lens
29 Which statement about the hormone insulin is correct?
A It is produced by the liver and raises blood sugar concentration.

B It is produced by the liver and lowers blood sugar concentration.
C It is produced by the pancreas and raises blood sugar concentration.
D It is produced by the pancreas and lowers blood sugar concentration.
30 The diagram shows the effect of four different antibiotics, A, B, C and D, on the growth of one
type of bacteria. The bacteria were grown on agar jelly in a Petri dish. When bacteria covered the
whole surface of the agar, paper discs soaked in each antibiotic were placed on top of the agar.
The diagram shows the appearance of the Petri dish 48 hours after the paper discs were added.
Which antibiotic is the most effective treatment for this type of bacteria?
A B
key
antibiotic present
bacteria present
no bacteria present
D C
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31 Four processes involved in labour and birth are shown.
1 cutting the umbilical cord

3 delivery of the afterbirth
4 dilation of the cervix
5 passage of the baby through the vagina
In which sequence do these events normally occur?
A 24513
B 24315
C 43251
D 43215
32 The diagram shows four types of birth control device.
1 2 3 4
not to scale
Which methods of birth control offer protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?
1 2 3 4
A key
B = yes
C = no
D

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33 The table shows the percentage of pregnancies in four groups of women. Each group used a
different method of birth control.
percentage of
pregnancies
the contraceptive pill 1

monitoring body temperature 14
diaphragm 7
vasectomy 0
Which type of birth control was the most effective?
A barrier
B chemical
C natural
D surgical
34 Which sex chromosomes in the egg cell and in the sperm will produce a female child?
sex chromosome sex chromosome

in the egg cell in the sperm
A X X
B X Y
C Y X
D Y Y

A ingestion
B decomposition
C photosynthesis
D respiration
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37 What is the name of an organism that obtains its energy from dead organic material?
A carnivore
B consumer
C decomposer
D herbivore


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1 What are characteristics of all organisms?
A egestion and excretion

B egestion and nutrition
C excretion and nutrition
D excretion and photosynthesis
2 The scientific name for the golden eagle is Aquila chrysaetos.
What is the genus of the golden eagle?
A Aquila
B chrysaetos
C eagle
D golden
A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4
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4 Which row shows structures that are present in both root hair cells and palisade mesophyll cells?
cell wall chloroplasts cytoplasm vacuole
A key
B = present
C = absent
D
5 The diagram shows a cell at ×1500 magnification.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
cm
What is the actual size of the cell?
A 0.003 mm B 0.03 mm C 33 mm D 333 mm
of the jelly.
clear jelly
drop of blue ink
A active transport
B catalysis
C diffusion
D osmosis

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7 The diagram shows some of the apparatus used in an osmosis investigation.
dialysis tubing bag

containing sucrose distilled water
solution
In this investigation a dialysis tubing bag was filled with sucrose solution, sealed and weighed.
The dialysis tubing bag was then immersed in distilled water for one hour.
After one hour the dialysis tubing bag was removed from the beaker, the surface was dried and
the bag was reweighed.
Which row explains what will happen during the investigation?
mass of the dialysis

tubing bag at the net movement of net movement of
end of the sucrose molecules water molecules
investigation
A decreased none out of the bag

B decreased into the bag out of the bag
C increased none into the bag
D increased out of the bag into the bag
8 Which row describes active transport of ions?
requires energy
direction of movement of ions
from respiration
A from high concentration to low concentration yes

B from low concentration to high concentration no
C from high concentration to low concentration no
D from low concentration to high concentration yes
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9 The diagram shows part of a protein molecule.
A amino acid
B fatty acid
C glycerol
D sugar
10 What is true of all enzymes?
they are most

they are sugars
effective at pH 7
A key
B = yes
C = no
D
11 What is the substrate for enzyme X?
enzyme X
A B C D

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12 An experiment is set up to investigate gas exchange in aquatic plants.
hydrogencarbonate
indicator solution
light
aquatic plant
The hydrogencarbonate indicator solution is orange at the start.
Which colour is it after three hours?
A blue-black
B orange
C purple
D yellow
13 How are most leaves adapted for photosynthesis?
A They have a large surface area and are thick.

B They have a large surface area and are thin.
C They have a small surface area and are thick.
D They have a small surface area and are thin.
14 The haemoglobin concentration in the blood of a person is 80 g / dm3. The accepted normal
concentration is 120 g / dm3 or above.
Which substance may be lacking in their diet?
A calcium
B fats
C fibre
D iron
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15 Which statement about physical digestion is correct?
A It increases the surface area of food.

B It involves enzymes.
C It takes place in the mouth only.
D It produces smaller molecules.
16 Solid food enters the mouth at P and enters the oesophagus at Q.
How does the food at Q differ from the food at P?
A It contains less fibre.

B It contains less water.
C It contains less protein.
D It contains less starch.
17 Which row shows the functions of xylem and phloem?
transports transports transports

amino acids mineral ions sucrose
A phloem xylem phloem

B xylem xylem phloem
C xylem phloem xylem
D phloem phloem xylem
18 What is the effect on a plant of not having any root hairs?
A The plant absorbs less water from the soil.

B The plant absorbs more water from the soil.
C The plant loses water to the soil.
D The plant loses mineral ions to the soil.

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19 Which statements describe how the structures in the circulatory system function?
1 a muscular pump to push blood into vessels

2 valves to ensure one-way blood flow
3 veins to take blood away from the heart
4 vessels to return blood to the heart
A 1, 2 and 3 B 1, 2 and 4 C 1, 3 and 4 D 2, 3 and 4
20 The diagram shows a section through the heart.
Which part is the septum?
A D
21 What is an example of good personal hygiene in the kitchen?
A cooking food at a high temperature

B disposing of waste food in sealed containers
C storing uncooked meat in a fridge
D washing hands before eating food
22 What is the pathway of expired air as it travels out of the body?
A alveoli → trachea → bronchiole → bronchi
B alveoli → bronchiole → bronchi → trachea
C trachea → alveoli → bronchiole → bronchi
D trachea → bronchi → bronchiole → alveoli
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23 The diagram shows the activity of some yeast cells in a sugar solution.
sugar
solution gas bubble
yeast cells limewater
Which statement explains what happens to the limewater?
A The limewater changes from colourless to cloudy due to the presence of carbon dioxide.
B The limewater changes from colourless to cloudy due to the presence of oxygen.
C The limewater changes from cloudy to colourless due to the presence of carbon dioxide.
D The limewater changes from cloudy to colourless due to the presence of oxygen.
24 What is the word equation for aerobic respiration?
B glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water
C glycogen + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water
D water + oxygen → glucose + carbon dioxide
25 Which part of the body excretes urea, excess water and excess ions?
A gall bladder
B heart
C kidney
D lungs

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26 The diagram shows the kidneys and associated organs.
Which label is the ureter?
27 What is the name of the junction between two neurones?
A effector
B receptor
C gland
D synapse
28 Which statement about adrenaline is correct?
A It decreases the heart rate.

B It decreases the diameter of the pupil.
C It increases the breathing rate.
D It is made in the pancreas.
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29 Which words complete the statements?
Plant growth towards light is called ......1...... .

When a plant shoot grows towards a light source, it is showing a ......2...... to light.
Light acts as the ......3...... .
1 2 3
A movement response stimulus

B movement stimulus response
C phototropism response stimulus
D phototropism stimulus response
30 Which statements about antibiotics are correct?
1 Antibiotics can be used to treat bacterial infections.

2 Antibiotics can be used to treat viral infections.
3 Antibiotics are not effective against resistant bacteria.
31 Which statement about sexual reproduction is correct?
A Fertilisation is involved.
B Zygotes fuse.
C Offspring are always genetically identical.
D One female gamete fuses with many male gametes.
32 Which row about asexual reproduction is correct?
offspring offspring
number of
identical to identical to
parents
parents each other
A one no yes
B one yes yes
C two no no
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A amino acid
B antibody
C chromosome
D gene
What is the chance of his next child being a daughter?
A 0% B 25% C 50% D 100%
35 Which term is a genetic change?
A allele
B genotype
C mutation
D phenotype
36 The diagram shows energy flow from the Sun, through a food chain and into the environment.
Sun
1
2
plant animal animal
What is the form of energy for each numbered arrow?
stage 1 stage 2
A heat chemical
B heat kinetic
C light chemical
D light kinetic
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37 In a pyramid of numbers, what does the top of the pyramid represent?
A carnivores
B decomposers
C herbivores
D Sun
38 A few yeast cells were placed in a container of nutrient solution.
The graph shows how their population size changed over time.
population 4
size 2
time
Which row shows when the reproduction rate was greater than the death rate for the numbered
phases on the graph?
reproduction rate greater than death rate

1 2 3 4
A key
B = yes
C = no
D
39 The bloodworm is an organism that is found in heavily polluted water.
input of raw
sewage
C D
B
direction
of flow

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40 Which statement about genetic modification is correct?
A It involves choosing which individual organisms are used for breeding.

B It is always done using genes from the same species.
C It produces a new combination of genes.
D It produces exact copies of individual organisms.
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2 The scientific name for the golden eagle is Aquila chrysaetos.
What is the genus of the golden eagle?
A Aquila
B chrysaetos
C eagle
D golden
A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4
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4 Which row shows structures that are present in both root hair cells and palisade mesophyll cells?
cell wall chloroplasts cytoplasm vacuole
A key
B = present
C = absent
D
5 The diagram shows a cell at ×1500 magnification.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
cm
What is the actual size of the cell?
A 0.003 mm B 0.03 mm C 33 mm D 333 mm
of the jelly.
clear jelly
drop of blue ink
A active transport
B catalysis
C diffusion
D osmosis

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7 The diagram shows some of the apparatus used in an osmosis investigation.
dialysis tubing bag

containing sucrose distilled water
solution
In this investigation a dialysis tubing bag was filled with sucrose solution, sealed and weighed.
The dialysis tubing bag was then immersed in distilled water for one hour.
After one hour the dialysis tubing bag was removed from the beaker, the surface was dried and
the bag was reweighed.
Which row explains what will happen during the investigation?
mass of the dialysis

tubing bag at the net movement of net movement of
end of the sucrose molecules water molecules
investigation
A decreased none out of the bag

B decreased into the bag out of the bag
C increased none into the bag
D increased out of the bag into the bag
8 Which row describes active transport of ions?
requires energy
direction of movement of ions
from respiration
A from high concentration to low concentration yes

B from low concentration to high concentration no
C from high concentration to low concentration no
D from low concentration to high concentration yes
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A amino acid
B fatty acid
C glycerol
D sugar
they are most

they are sugars
effective at pH 7
A key
B = yes
C = no
D
11 What is the substrate for enzyme X?
enzyme X
A B C D

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12 An experiment is set up to investigate gas exchange in aquatic plants.
hydrogencarbonate
indicator solution
light
aquatic plant
The hydrogencarbonate indicator solution is orange at the start.
Which colour is it after three hours?
A blue-black
B orange
C purple
D yellow
13 How are most leaves adapted for photosynthesis?
A They have a large surface area and are thick.

B They have a large surface area and are thin.
C They have a small surface area and are thick.
D They have a small surface area and are thin.
14 The haemoglobin concentration in the blood of a person is 80 g / dm3. The accepted normal
concentration is 120 g / dm3 or above.
Which substance may be lacking in their diet?
A calcium
B fats
C fibre
D iron
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15 Which statement about physical digestion is correct?
A It increases the surface area of food.

B It involves enzymes.
C It takes place in the mouth only.
D It produces smaller molecules.

B It contains less water.
17 Which row shows the functions of xylem and phloem?
transports transports transports

amino acids mineral ions sucrose
A phloem xylem phloem

B xylem xylem phloem
C xylem phloem xylem
D phloem phloem xylem
18 What is the effect on a plant of not having any root hairs?
A The plant absorbs less water from the soil.

B The plant absorbs more water from the soil.
C The plant loses water to the soil.
D The plant loses mineral ions to the soil.

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19 Which statements describe how the structures in the circulatory system function?
1 a muscular pump to push blood into vessels

2 valves to ensure one-way blood flow
3 veins to take blood away from the heart
4 vessels to return blood to the heart
Which part is the septum?
A D
21 What is an example of good personal hygiene in the kitchen?
A cooking food at a high temperature

B disposing of waste food in sealed containers
C storing uncooked meat in a fridge
D washing hands before eating food
22 What is the pathway of expired air as it travels out of the body?
A alveoli → trachea → bronchiole → bronchi
B alveoli → bronchiole → bronchi → trachea
C trachea → alveoli → bronchiole → bronchi
D trachea → bronchi → bronchiole → alveoli
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23 The diagram shows the activity of some yeast cells in a sugar solution.
sugar
solution gas bubble
yeast cells limewater
Which statement explains what happens to the limewater?
A The limewater changes from colourless to cloudy due to the presence of carbon dioxide.
B The limewater changes from colourless to cloudy due to the presence of oxygen.
C The limewater changes from cloudy to colourless due to the presence of carbon dioxide.
D The limewater changes from cloudy to colourless due to the presence of oxygen.
24 What is the word equation for aerobic respiration?
C glycogen + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water
D water + oxygen → glucose + carbon dioxide
25 Which part of the body excretes urea, excess water and excess ions?
A gall bladder
B heart
C kidney
D lungs

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26 The diagram shows the kidneys and associated organs.
Which label is the ureter?
27 What is the name of the junction between two neurones?
A effector
B receptor
C gland
D synapse
28 Which statement about adrenaline is correct?
A It decreases the heart rate.

B It decreases the diameter of the pupil.
C It increases the breathing rate.
D It is made in the pancreas.
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29 Which words complete the statements?
Plant growth towards light is called ......1...... .

When a plant shoot grows towards a light source, it is showing a ......2...... to light.
Light acts as the ......3...... .
1 2 3
A movement response stimulus

B movement stimulus response
C phototropism response stimulus
D phototropism stimulus response
30 Which statements about antibiotics are correct?
1 Antibiotics can be used to treat bacterial infections.

2 Antibiotics can be used to treat viral infections.
3 Antibiotics are not effective against resistant bacteria.
A Fertilisation is involved.
B Zygotes fuse.
C Offspring are always genetically identical.
D One female gamete fuses with many male gametes.
32 Which row about asexual reproduction is correct?
offspring offspring
number of
identical to identical to
parents
parents each other
A one no yes
B one yes yes
C two no no
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A amino acid
B antibody
C chromosome
D gene
A 0% B 25% C 50% D 100%
35 Which term is a genetic change?
A allele
B genotype
C mutation
D phenotype
36 The diagram shows energy flow from the Sun, through a food chain and into the environment.
Sun
1
2
plant animal animal
What is the form of energy for each numbered arrow?
stage 1 stage 2
A heat chemical
B heat kinetic
C light chemical
D light kinetic
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A carnivores
B decomposers
C herbivores
D Sun
38 A few yeast cells were placed in a container of nutrient solution.
The graph shows how their population size changed over time.
population 4
size 2
time
Which row shows when the reproduction rate was greater than the death rate for the numbered
phases on the graph?
reproduction rate greater than death rate

1 2 3 4
A key
B = yes
C = no
D
input of raw
sewage
C D
B
direction
of flow

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1 Living animals release carbon dioxide.
This is an example of which life process?
A excretion
B movement
C nutrition
D sensitivity
2 Some statements about species are given.
1 Members of a species all look identical.

2 Members of a species belong to the same genus.
3 Members of a species can produce fertile offspring.
4 Species are named using an international system.
A 1, 2, 3 and 4
B 1, 2 and 3 only
C 2 and 4 only
D 2, 3 and 4 only
3 The table shows some features of different animals.
Which animal is a reptile?
wings hair scales
A
B
C
D
4 Which structures are found in the cells of all living organisms?
1 cell membrane
2 chloroplast
3 cytoplasm
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5 A diagram of a human red blood cell is shown. The length of line XY on the diagram is 40 mm.
The actual width of the cell is 0.008 mm.
X Y
A ×500 B ×5000 C ×50 000 D ×500 000
involves molecules move from

requires energy
movement of higher concentration to
from respiration
water only lower concentration
A key
B = yes
C = no
D
7 What is a role of water in digestion?

A It is an enzyme.
B It is a solvent.
C It is soluble.
D It is a mineral.
8 The concentration of sodium ions in the soil is lower than the concentration inside root hair cells.
Which process will be used when sodium ions are taken into root hair cells from the soil?
A active transport
B diffusion
C osmosis
D transpiration

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A amino acids
B fatty acids
C glycerol
D simple sugars
1 digestion
2 osmosis
3 respiration
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11 Which diagram of an enzyme, active site and substrate is correct?
A B
substrate enzyme
enzyme active
site
active site substrate
C D
substrate enzyme
enzyme active
site
A B C D
black
water polythene
to keep
aquatic out light
aquatic
plant
13 Which row shows the uses of some carbohydrates in plants?
glucose starch sucrose
A cell walls transport energy storage

B energy storage cell walls respiration
C respiration energy storage transport
D transport respiration cell walls

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14 The lack of which component of a balanced diet will lead to the development of scurvy?
A calcium
B iron
C vitamin C
D vitamin D
15 Which structure is the duodenum?
C
B
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Nutrition
contains
Energy 985 kJ
235 kcal
Fat 1.5 g
Carbohydrate 45.5 g
Fibre 2.8 g
Protein 7.7 g
Salt 0.5 g
A 1.3 g B 2.8 g C 3.5 g D 7.7 g
17 Which pathway is taken by water through a plant?
A root hair → root cortex → xylem → mesophyll → stomata
B root hair → xylem → mesophyll → root cortex → stomata
C stomata → root cortex → xylem → mesophyll → root hair
D stomata → root hair → root cortex → xylem → mesophyll
18 Which row shows the transpiration rate for the conditions described?
atmospheric transpiration
wind speed
temperature rate
A low low fast

B high high slow
C low high slow
D low low slow

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Which label shows the left ventricle?
20 Which row shows the features of an artery or a vein?
diameter thickness
blood vessel
of lumen of wall
A artery large thick

B artery small thin
C vein large thin
D vein small thick
21 What are features of gas exchange surfaces in animals?
A thick-walled and large surface area

B thick-walled and small surface area
C thin-walled and small surface area
D thin-walled and large surface area
22 Which chemical can be used to show the presence of carbon dioxide gas?
B biuret solution
C ethanol
D limewater
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body.
oxygen
oxygen in blood
X Y
carbon
carbon dioxide
dioxide
in blood
What is represented by X?
A heart
B kidneys
C liver
D lungs
24 Which molecule is produced by anaerobic respiration in yeast?
A carbon dioxide
B lactic acid
C oxygen
D water

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25 The diagram shows the human body and some of its organs.
Which structure removes urea from the blood?
26 The diagram shows the structures in a reflex arc.
receptor
muscle
What is X?
A effector
B relay neurone
C sensory neurone
D synapse
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27 Changes in light intensity cause changes in the diameter of the pupil in the eye.
Which rows show the pupil reflex?
light intensity pupil diameter
1 high increases
2 high decreases
3 low increases
4 low decreases
28 A hormone is injected into a person to reduce their blood glucose concentration.
Which endocrine gland is not functioning properly in a person who needs to have this injection?
A adrenal gland
B ovary
C pancreas
D testis
29 The table shows which antibiotics are effective against different types of bacteria.
The shaded areas show the antibiotic is effective against that type of bacteria.
type of bacteria
antibiotic MRSA Streptococcus Pseudomonas Anaerobes
1
2
3
4
5
6
A person has a disease caused by a type of Streptococcus bacteria and a second infection
caused by a type of Pseudomonas bacteria.
Which antibiotic should be taken?
A 1 or 6 B 2 or 4 C 3 or 4 D 5 or 6

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30 The diagram shows one way that a plant can reproduce.
What is a feature of this type of reproduction?
A The offspring show genetic variation.

B Only one parent is required.
C Offspring are easily dispersed over a wide area.
D Pollination by insects is required.
blood eye
language sex
group colour
A key
B = inherited
C = not inherited
D
32 In a sperm cell, which structure contains enzymes that can digest the jelly coat of an egg cell?
A acrosome
B flagellum
C mitochondria
D nucleus
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33 When breeding, which pair of parents will be pure-breeding for a particular characteristic?
A a heterozygous and a homozygous individual

B two heterozygous individuals
C two homozygous individuals
D two individuals with the same phenotype
34 In a pea plant, the allele for round seeds, R, is dominant to the allele for wrinkled seeds, r.
If plants with the genotype Rr are crossed, what are the likely proportions of offspring?
A all with round seeds

B all with wrinkled seeds
C 1 with round seeds : 1 with wrinkled seeds
D 3 with round seeds : 1 with wrinkled seeds

36 Which term is used to describe an organism that makes its own organic nutrients?
A carnivore
B decomposer
C herbivore
D producer

B glucose
C oxygen
D sunlight

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A B
C D
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near to a factory.
direction of
water flow
mayfly nymph
stonefly nymph
factory emptying
pollutants into
the water

sludge worm leech
snail
shrimp
caddisfly larva
mayfly nymph
stonefly nymph
A bloodworm
B caddisfly larva
C leech
D stonefly nymph

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A excretion
B movement
C nutrition
D sensitivity
2 Some statements about species are given.
1 Members of a species all look identical.

2 Members of a species belong to the same genus.
3 Members of a species can produce fertile offspring.
4 Species are named using an international system.
A 1, 2, 3 and 4
B 1, 2 and 3 only
C 2 and 4 only
D 2, 3 and 4 only
3 The table shows some features of different animals.
Which animal is a reptile?
wings hair scales
A
B
C
D
4 Which structures are found in the cells of all living organisms?
1 cell membrane
2 chloroplast
3 cytoplasm
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5 A diagram of a human red blood cell is shown. The length of line XY on the diagram is 40 mm.
The actual width of the cell is 0.008 mm.
X Y
A ×500 B ×5000 C ×50 000 D ×500 000
involves molecules move from

requires energy
movement of higher concentration to
from respiration
water only lower concentration
A key
B = yes
C = no
D
7 What is a role of water in digestion?

A It is an enzyme.
B It is a solvent.
C It is soluble.
D It is a mineral.
8 The concentration of sodium ions in the soil is lower than the concentration inside root hair cells.
Which process will be used when sodium ions are taken into root hair cells from the soil?
A active transport
B diffusion
C osmosis
D transpiration

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A amino acids
B fatty acids
C glycerol
D simple sugars
1 digestion
2 osmosis
3 respiration
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11 Which diagram of an enzyme, active site and substrate is correct?
A B
substrate enzyme
enzyme active
site
C D
substrate enzyme
enzyme active
site
A B C D
black
water polythene
to keep
aquatic out light
aquatic
plant
13 Which row shows the uses of some carbohydrates in plants?
glucose starch sucrose
A cell walls transport energy storage

B energy storage cell walls respiration
C respiration energy storage transport
D transport respiration cell walls

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14 The lack of which component of a balanced diet will lead to the development of scurvy?
A calcium
B iron
C vitamin C
D vitamin D
15 Which structure is the duodenum?
C
B
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Nutrition
contains
Energy 985 kJ
235 kcal
Fat 1.5 g
Carbohydrate 45.5 g
Fibre 2.8 g
Protein 7.7 g
Salt 0.5 g
A 1.3 g B 2.8 g C 3.5 g D 7.7 g
17 Which pathway is taken by water through a plant?
A root hair → root cortex → xylem → mesophyll → stomata
B root hair → xylem → mesophyll → root cortex → stomata
C stomata → root cortex → xylem → mesophyll → root hair
D stomata → root hair → root cortex → xylem → mesophyll
18 Which row shows the transpiration rate for the conditions described?
atmospheric transpiration
wind speed
temperature rate
A low low fast

B high high slow
C low high slow
D low low slow

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Which label shows the left ventricle?
20 Which row shows the features of an artery or a vein?
diameter thickness
blood vessel
of lumen of wall
A artery large thick

B artery small thin
C vein large thin
D vein small thick
21 What are features of gas exchange surfaces in animals?
A thick-walled and large surface area

B thick-walled and small surface area
C thin-walled and small surface area
D thin-walled and large surface area
22 Which chemical can be used to show the presence of carbon dioxide gas?
B biuret solution
C ethanol
D limewater
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body.
oxygen
oxygen in blood
X Y
carbon
carbon dioxide
dioxide
in blood
What is represented by X?
A heart
B kidneys
C liver
D lungs
24 Which molecule is produced by anaerobic respiration in yeast?
A carbon dioxide
B lactic acid
C oxygen
D water

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25 The diagram shows the human body and some of its organs.
Which structure removes urea from the blood?
26 The diagram shows the structures in a reflex arc.
receptor
muscle
What is X?
A effector
B relay neurone
C sensory neurone
D synapse
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11
27 Changes in light intensity cause changes in the diameter of the pupil in the eye.
Which rows show the pupil reflex?
light intensity pupil diameter
1 high increases
2 high decreases
3 low increases
4 low decreases
28 A hormone is injected into a person to reduce their blood glucose concentration.
Which endocrine gland is not functioning properly in a person who needs to have this injection?
A adrenal gland
B ovary
C pancreas
D testis
29 The table shows which antibiotics are effective against different types of bacteria.
The shaded areas show the antibiotic is effective against that type of bacteria.
type of bacteria
antibiotic MRSA Streptococcus Pseudomonas Anaerobes
1
2
3
4
5
6
A person has a disease caused by a type of Streptococcus bacteria and a second infection
caused by a type of Pseudomonas bacteria.
Which antibiotic should be taken?
A 1 or 6 B 2 or 4 C 3 or 4 D 5 or 6

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12
30 The diagram shows one way that a plant can reproduce.
What is a feature of this type of reproduction?
A The offspring show genetic variation.

B Only one parent is required.
C Offspring are easily dispersed over a wide area.
D Pollination by insects is required.
blood eye
language sex
group colour
A key
B = inherited
C = not inherited
D
32 In a sperm cell, which structure contains enzymes that can digest the jelly coat of an egg cell?
A acrosome
B flagellum
C mitochondria
D nucleus
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33 When breeding, which pair of parents will be pure-breeding for a particular characteristic?
A a heterozygous and a homozygous individual

B two heterozygous individuals
C two homozygous individuals
D two individuals with the same phenotype
34 In a pea plant, the allele for round seeds, R, is dominant to the allele for wrinkled seeds, r.


36 Which term is used to describe an organism that makes its own organic nutrients?
A carnivore
B decomposer
C herbivore
D producer

B glucose
C oxygen
D sunlight

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A B
C D
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near to a factory.
direction of
water flow
mayfly nymph
stonefly nymph
factory emptying
pollutants into
the water

sludge worm leech
snail
shrimp
caddisfly larva
mayfly nymph
stonefly nymph
A bloodworm
B caddisfly larva
C leech
D stonefly nymph

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1 What are excretion, sensitivity and reproduction characteristics of?

B animals only
C plants only
D some animals and some plants
2 The photograph shows an organism.
Which visible feature can be used to classify this organism as a bird?
A feathers
B lays eggs
C two legs
D wings
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D thorax and wings
4 Which statement about cell structure is correct?
A An animal cell has a cell wall.

B A bacterium has a cell wall.
C An animal cell has chloroplasts.
D A bacterium has chloroplasts.
5 The photograph shows a limpet. The length of line PQ on the image is 65 mm.
P Q
×2.5
What is the actual diameter of the limpet along line PQ?
A 2.6 mm B 19.5 mm C 26 mm D 195 mm

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6 By which process does oxygen pass out of a leaf?
A diffusion
B osmosis
C egestion
D transpiration
7 A tuber from a potato plant was cut into pieces of identical length. The pieces of potato were
placed in four different solutions for three hours.
1 pure water
2 a sugar solution that is less concentrated than the potato cell contents
3 a sugar solution that is more concentrated than the potato cell contents
4 a sugar solution that is the same concentration as the potato cell contents
Which solutions will cause the pieces of potato to change in length?
A 1, 2, 3 and 4
B 1, 2 and 3 only
C 1 and 4 only
D 2 and 3 only
8 Which row shows the features of active transport?
movement against movement of

requires energy
a concentration water molecules
from respiration
gradient only
A key
B = yes
C = no
D
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9 Four different foods were tested to find out what they contained.
The results are shown in the table.
Which food contains protein but not reducing sugar or starch?
Benedict’s iodine
biuret test
solution test solution test
A blue black purple

B blue brown purple
C brick-red black blue
D brick-red brown blue

B They are made in the pancreas.
11 This sequence of diagrams shows how an enzyme works.
Q Q Q
R R
S
P P P
Which labelled part is the active site?
A P B Q C R D S

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12 Four test-tubes are set up as shown and left in bright sunlight.
After several hours, which test-tube contains the most oxygen?
A B C D
aquatic
aquatic plant
plant water
water water
water
aquatic aquatic
animal animal
13 Which statement about photosynthesis is correct?
A Carbon dioxide and glucose are the raw materials.

B Carbon dioxide and glucose are produced.
C Oxygen and glucose are produced.
D Oxygen and glucose are the raw materials.
14 In humans, which two components of the diet can be broken down to release energy?
A carbohydrate and fat

B carbohydrate and mineral ions
C protein and water
D vitamins and protein
15 Which is a part of the small intestine?
A colon
B ileum
C oesophagus
D rectum
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A key
B amino acid
glucose
C
chemical bond
D
17 A stem was cut from a plant. The base of the stem was placed into a beaker containing water and
a red stain for two hours. The diagram shows a cross-section of the plant stem.
M
L
In which tissue will the red stain be found and what is the name of the tissue?
red stain name of

located in tissue
A L phloem
B L xylem
C M phloem
D M xylem
18 Which pair of processes causes transpiration in plant leaves?
at the surface of
through the stomata
mesophyll cells
A absorption of water evaporation of water

B absorption of water diffusion of water vapour
C diffusion of water vapour evaporation of water
D evaporation of water diffusion of water vapour

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19 The diagram shows a section of the human heart.
Which label identifies the right ventricle?
D C
20 The diagrams show sections through three types of blood vessel. They are not drawn to the
same scale.
1 2 3
In which order will red blood cells flow through these vessels in the human body when travelling
from the aorta to the right atrium of the heart?
A 123 B 132 C 231 D 312
21 In some animals, gas exchange occurs through the skin.
What are the most likely characteristics of the skin in these animals?
surface area skin blood supply
A large thick poor

B large thin good
C small thick poor
D small thin good
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22 The diagram shows an alveolus and part of a blood vessel. The arrows show the direction of
movement of gases.
3 2
Which arrows represent oxygen only and carbon dioxide only?
carbon dioxide
oxygen only
only
A 1 2
B 1 3
C 2 3
D 3 2
23 Which row about aerobic respiration is correct?
substrates products
A glucose + carbon dioxide oxygen + water

B glucose + carbon dioxide oxygen only
C glucose + oxygen carbon dioxide + water
D glucose only carbon dioxide + water
24 What is a product of anaerobic respiration in yeast?
A alcohol
B glucose
C oxygen
D water

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25 Which part of the diagram of the excretory system is the urethra?
26 The diagram shows seedlings in two experiments on the tropic response of seedlings to gravity
and light.
shoot shoot
experiment 1
start of experiment 3 days later

in the dark in the dark
light from light from

shoot one side one side
shoot
experiment 2
Which stimuli have the seedlings responded to?
experiment 1 experiment 2
A gravity and light light only

B gravity only gravity and light
C gravity and light light only
D light only gravity and light
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27 The diagram shows a wind-pollinated flower.
V W
X
Y
Which labels are the stigma and anther?
A V and W B W and X C X and V D X and Y
28 What is the process when a pollen nucleus fuses with the nucleus in an ovule?
A fertilisation
B germination
C implantation
D pollination
29 During puberty, secretion of hormones causes the development of secondary sexual

characteristics.
What is a characteristic caused by the secretion of testosterone?
A breast development
B deepening of voice
C start of the menstrual cycle
D widening of hips
30 Which type of organism causes AIDS?
A bacterium
B fungus
C myriapod
D virus

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31 The graph shows the frequency of a human characteristic, X.
frequency
Which characteristics can be represented by X?
blood
height sex
groups
A key
B = yes
C = no
D
32 Which row shows some of the features involved in natural selection?
humans choose alleles are

many offspring
desirable passed onto
are produced
features offspring
A key
B = yes
C = no
D
33 Which statement is correct?
A Chromosomes are made of DNA.

B Chromosomes make up a gene.
C Each chromosome is a length of DNA that codes for a protein.
D Different forms of chromosomes are called alleles.
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34 In a species of mammal, black fur colour is dominant and brown fur colour is recessive.
Two parents with black fur produce offspring which all have black fur. Later that year, the same
parents produce more offspring. One of these offspring has brown fur.
Which statement about fur colour is correct?
A Both parents are heterozygous.

B Only one of the parents is heterozygous.
C Both parents are homozygous.
D Only one of the parents is homozygous.
35 What is an example of a characteristic that shows discontinuous variation in humans?
A body mass
B height
C ABO blood groups
D width of hand
36 Where does the energy being transferred along a food chain originally come from?
A producer
B photosynthesis
C carbon dioxide
D the Sun

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37 Which diagram shows energy passing along a food chain?
primary secondary tertiary

A producer
consumer consumer consumer
primary
consumer
secondary
B producer
consumer
tertiary
consumer

C producer
primary
consumer
secondary
D producer
consumer
tertiary
consumer
38 The diagram shows a pyramid of biomass for all the organisms in an ecosystem.
P
Q
R
S
Which organisms are carnivores?
A P and Q B P and R C Q and R D R and S
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39 Three human activities are listed.

2 deforestation
3 replanting forests
Which activities can cause the change shown in the graph?
concentration of
carbon dioxide in
the atmosphere
time
40 What is a reason for using bacteria in biotechnology?
A Bacteria are found inside the human body.

B Bacteria do not become resistant to antibiotics.
D Bacteria reproduce slowly.
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Number Number
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3 D 23 B
4 D 24 B
5 D 25 B
6 B 26 D
7 C 27 A
8 C 28 A
9 C 29 D
10 D 30 B
11 B 31 C
12 D 32 C
13 C 33 D
14 B 34 B
15 A 35 A
16 B 36 B
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Paper 1 Multiple Choice (Core) February/March 2016
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1 The equation shows a chemical reaction that occurs in living organisms.
glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water
Which of these characteristics of living organisms is this equation associated with?
respiration nutrition
A
B
C
D
2 What is a correct way of naming an organism using the binomial system?
A Common buttercup
B ranunculus acris
C Ranunculus acris
D Ranunculus sp.
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Use the key to identify the plant to which the leaf belongs.
leaves
leaf in leaf in more than

one piece one piece
leaf edge leaf edge leaf edge leaf edge

smooth jagged smooth jagged
Fagus Ulmus Fraxinus Sorbus

sylvatica minor americana aucuparia
A B C D
4 A palisade cell and a nerve cell are observed under a light microscope.
Only the palisade cell has a
A cell membrane.
B cytoplasm.
C nucleus.
D vacuole.
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5 The diagram shows a palisade mesophyll cell from a green leaf.
In which labelled part does photosynthesis occur and where is starch stored?
photosynthesis starch is
occurs stored
A X W
B X Z
C Y X
D Y Y
6 Which row describes a root hair cell?
allows water to increases the surface loses water

pass into the plant area of the root by transpiration
A
B
C
D
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of the jelly.
clear jelly
drop of blue ink
A active transport
B catalysis
C diffusion
D osmosis
8 Which diagram shows the changes in appearance of a plant cell when it remains in a
concentrated sugar solution for thirty minutes?

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9 The diagram shows a large food molecule changing into smaller molecules.
process X
What is process X?
A absorption
B chewing
C digestion
D secretion
10 The table shows the conditions in four test-tubes containing equal amounts of starch and salivary
amylase.
In which test-tube is the starch broken down fastest?
temperature
pH
/ °C
A 2 27
B 2 37
C 7 27
D 7 37
11 Plants manufacture their own supplies of carbohydrate.
What are the raw materials and the waste product of this process?
raw materials waste product
A carbon dioxide and chlorophyll oxygen

B carbon dioxide and water oxygen
C oxygen and chlorophyll carbon dioxide
D oxygen and water carbon dioxide
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12 A plant with variegated leaves has the starch removed from its leaves by placing it in a dark
cupboard for 48 hours.
Black paper is then fixed on one leaf as shown and the plant is exposed to light.
After 24 hours, which part of the leaf contains starch?
green region white region
A
D
black paper on
both sides of leaf
13 The diagram shows part of the alimentary canal and associated organs.
T
W
Which structures secrete enzymes that digest proteins?
A T and U B U and V C V and W D W and T

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7
6
5
pH 4
3
2
1
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35

A amino acid
B fatty acid
C glycerol
D sugar
16 By which process is water lost from a leaf?
A active transport
B diffusion
C osmosis
D photosynthesis
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17 The lower end of a plant stem is placed in water coloured with red dye. After three hours, the
stem is cut as shown in the diagram.
Which labelled region is stained red?
Which part pumps blood to the aorta?
A B
D C

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19 The diagram shows a section through a blood vessel in the leg.
Which type of blood vessel is shown, and in which direction does the blood flow?
type direction
of vessel of flow
A artery P to Q
B artery Q to P
C vein P to Q
D vein Q to P
20 The table shows the approximate composition of air breathed out by a mammal.
gas air breathed out / %
nitrogen 80
oxygen 16
carbon dioxide 4
Where does the nitrogen in the air breathed out come from?
A It is a product of proteins broken down in the mammal.

B It is a product of respiration.
C It is exchanged for oxygen which is taken into the blood.
D It is in the air that was breathed in.
21 What is produced by yeast during anaerobic respiration?

B ethanol and carbon dioxide
C ethanol and water
D lactic acid
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22 What helps oxygen to be absorbed rapidly into the blood in the lungs?
A Air breathed in has less oxygen than air breathed out.

B Alveoli have thick walls and a large surface area.
C Alveoli have thin walls and a large surface area.
D The concentration of oxygen in the blood is higher than in the alveoli.
23 The diagram shows an experiment to investigate gas exchange in a leaf.
black cover
ink drop
substance
to absorb
carbon dioxide
leaf
In which direction does the ink drop move and for what reason?
direction reason
A to the left photosynthesis

B to the left respiration
C to the right photosynthesis
D to the right respiration
24 Where is urea formed?
A kidneys
B liver
C muscles
D small intestine

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25 The diagram shows the structures involved in a reflex action.
S
R
P
Q
hot pan
What is the sequence in which impulses pass through these structures?
A P→S→R→Q
B Q→R→S→P
C Q→P→R→S
D S→P→Q→R
26 Which part of the human eye is sensitive to light?
A iris
B lens
C optic nerve
D retina
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27 The diagram shows an experiment to investigate the response of a plant stem to gravity.
result after
two days in dark
in dark
What is a suitable control for this experiment?
A B
rotated
light
slowly
in dark
C D
light
in dark
28 Possible effects of drug abuse include
1 addiction,
2 reduced self-control,
3 severe withdrawal symptoms.
Which effects may occur as a result of drinking too much alcohol?
29 What must always be available to allow seeds to germinate?
A carbon dioxide
B light
C mineral salts
D water

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30 The diagram shows a flower.
In which structure do seeds develop?
C
D
31 The graph shows the number of pregnancies in four groups of 100 women. Each group used a
20
number of
10
pregnancies
0
The method of contraception which is the least effective is
A barrier.
B chemical.
C natural.
D surgical.
32 The following statements are about some hormones in the human body.
V causes changes in the ovaries during the menstrual cycle
W promotes the development of stronger muscles
X causes the voice to deepen at puberty
Y produced by the pancreas
Which statements are correct for testosterone?
A V and W B V and Y C W and X D X and Y
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33 Which substance is coded for by a length of DNA?
A fat
B fatty acid
C glycerol
D lipase
34 What are alleles?
A a pair of chromosomes
B different versions of the same gene
C the total number of genes on one chromosome
D two genes side by side on the same chromosome
35 A pure-breeding plant with smooth stems was crossed with a heterozygous plant with hairy
stems.
What will be the ratio of hairy : smooth stems in the resulting plants?
A 1 hairy : 1 smooth
B 1 hairy : 3 smooth
C 3 hairy : 1 smooth
D all hairy
36 Which processes are part of the carbon cycle?
decomposition evaporation ingestion
A
B
C
D

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37 The diagram shows organisms feeding on a dead rat and one of the organisms which, in turn,
feeds on them.
What is needed to complete the food chain?
A carnivore
B consumer
C predator
D producer
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seagulls
lobsters whelks
prawns mussels crabs
tiny floating
lugworms limpets
animals
tiny floating
sea lettuce
plants
Which organisms feed on the greatest variety of other organisms, as shown in this food web?
A crabs
B limpets
C lobsters
D mussels

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39 The diagram shows how sewage is treated.
air out
second
settling aeration
screen settling water to river
tank tank
tank
sludge
air in
sludge
sludge
sludge disposal
digester
Why is air bubbled through the aeration tank?
A to encourage microorganisms to reproduce quickly

B to float the sludge
C to settle the sludge
D to stop microorganisms from reproducing too quickly

2 deforestation
3 overusing fertilisers
concentration of
carbon dioxide in
the atmosphere
time
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Paper 1 Multiple Choice (Core) March 2017
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3 D 1
4 C 1
5 C 1
6 D 1
7 C 1
8 C 1
9 D 1
10 B 1
11 D 1
12 B 1
13 A 1
14 A 1
15 A 1
16 C 1
17 B 1
18 C 1
19 B 1
20 D 1
21 A 1
22 A 1
23 B 1
24 D 1
25 B 1
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27 B 1
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45 minutes
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IB17 03_0610_12/2RP
PMT
1 The drawing shows a ground squirrel.
Which feature identifies this animal as a mammal?
A eye
B four limbs
C fur
D tail
2 The diagram shows how a seed changes after it is planted in soil and watered.
Which characteristics of living things are demonstrated by this sequence?
A excretion and growth

C nutrition and reproduction
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3 The diagram shows a palisade cell from a leaf.
How does a palisade cell differ from the other cells in the same plant?
A It has a cell wall.

B It has a nucleus.
C It has a smaller vacuole.
D It has more chloroplasts.
cilia
cytoplasm
nucleus
Where are these cells found?
A alimentary canal
B blood
C bronchus
D plant roots
5 The length of a specimen in a photograph is 45 mm. Its actual length is 25 mm.
What is the magnification of the photograph?
A ×0.6 B ×1.6 C ×1.8 D ×1125

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Which arrow shows the direction of diffusion of carbon dioxide on a sunny day?
membrane
left right
key
molecule of water
molecule of
dissolved sustance
Which statement describes how the molecules will move?

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A carbon
B hydrogen
C nitrogen
D oxygen
9 Two samples of a human enzyme were used in an experiment. Before they were used
● sample X was heated to 80 °C and then cooled to 37 °C,
● sample Y was cooled to 0 °C and then heated to 37 °C.
How will this affect their activity?
A Sample X and sample Y are no longer active.

B Sample X and sample Y will be equally active.
C Sample X will be more active than sample Y.
D Sample Y will be more active than sample X.
10 Which substances are used for photosynthesis?

C glucose and oxygen
D glucose and water
11 Which term is defined as the taking of substances into the body through the mouth?
A absorption
B assimilation
C digestion
D ingestion
12 What is needed to make the haemoglobin in red blood cells?
A calcium
B iron
C roughage
D vitamin D

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13 The diagram shows a tooth with signs of decay.
enamel
decay
What has made the hole in the enamel of the tooth?
A acid
B saliva
C sugar
D toothpaste
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14 Four leafy plant stems were placed into measuring cylinders with 100 cm3 of water. A layer of oil
prevented the water in the measuring cylinder from evaporating.
layer of oil
water
The plant stems were exposed to different air humidities and temperatures for 48 hours as shown
in the table.
plant temperature final volume of

humidity
stem / °C water / cm3
1 low 5 75
2 low 25
3 high 5 95
4 high 25 65
The final volume of water in the measuring cylinders is shown for plant stems 1, 3 and 4.
What would be a likely final volume for plant stem 2?
A less than 65 cm3

B between 65 cm3 and 75 cm3
C between 75 cm3 and 95 cm3
D greater than 95 cm3

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15 Which blood vessel, if it becomes blocked, could lead directly to a heart attack?
A coronary artery
B pulmonary artery
C pulmonary vein
D vena cava
16 A hospital patient who is feeling unwell is given a blood test.
The results of the blood test show a very low level of platelets.
What effect will this have?
A The blood will be unable to transport nutrients, hormones and carbon dioxide.
B The blood will not be able to carry as much oxygen to the tissues as normal.
C There will be a greater risk of bleeding because the blood will take longer to clot.
D There will be a greater risk of infection because the blood cannot make antibodies.
17 What is a pathogen?
A a bacterium
B a disease-causing organism
C a disease that is transmissible
D a white blood cell that engulfs bacteria
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2.5

the lungs during
breathing / dm3 1.5
1.0
0 4 8
time / s
period of exercise?
A B
2.5 2.5

the lungs during the lungs during
1.0 1.0
0 4 8 0 4 8
time / s time / s
C D
2.5 2.5

the lungs during the lungs during
1.0 1.0
0 4 8 0 4 8
time / s time / s

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19 In an experiment, three glass bell jars were set up as shown in the diagram.
air from
bell jar the lungs
green
plant
P Q R
A P Q
B P R
C Q P
D R P
20 What are the products of anaerobic respiration in muscles?
A ethanol and carbon dioxide

B ethanol only
C lactic acid and carbon dioxide
D lactic acid only
21 Which substance remains in the blood as it passes through the kidney?
A protein
B salts
C urea
D water
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22 When the nervous system responds to a stimulus there are several stages to the response.
1 The central nervous system processes the information.

2 The receptors detect the stimulus.
3 A nerve impulse is sent to the central nervous system.
4 A response is produced.
5 A nerve impulse is sent to the muscles.
What is the correct order of the stages?
A 2, 3, 1, 5, 4
B 2, 3, 5, 1, 4
C 3, 2, 1, 5, 4
D 3, 2, 5, 1, 4
23 In which parts of the body are there receptors for blood temperature?
fatty tissue
brain
of the skin
A
B
C
D
24 Which row shows the effects of increased adrenaline release?
breathing rate pulse rate pupil
A decreases increases widens

B increases decreases widens
C increases increases narrows
D increases increases widens
25 Which statement about the growth response of a plant shoot is correct?
A It grows away from gravity and away from light.

B It grows away from gravity and towards light.
C It grows towards gravity and away from light.
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26 A patient is suffering from an infection. Her doctor prescribes an antibiotic.
One week later the infection is still present.
What could be the reason for this?
A It was the correct antibiotic for this infection.

B The pathogen was a virus.
C The pathogen was resistant to the antibodies.
D The patient was resistant to the antibiotic.
27 The diagram shows Hydra growing and releasing an offspring from the side of its body.
offspring
parent
hydra
Which row is correct?
parent and
uses sexual
offspring are
reproduction
genetically identical
A
B
C
D
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28 The photograph shows the structures needed for reproduction in the flower of a dicotyledon.
What is the part labelled P?
A a stigma
B a style
C an anther
D an ovary
29 What is the name of the organ in which a human fetus grows until it is born?
A bladder
B ovary
C urethra
D uterus
30 What would protect against a sexually transmitted infection?
A contraceptive implant
B use of a condom
C use of a diaphragm
D vasectomy

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31 Which term describes the transmission of genetic information from one generation to the next?
A genetic engineering
B inheritance
C natural selection
D variation
32 What is a gene?
A a chain of amino acids that codes for a protein

B a length of DNA that codes for a protein
C a length of protein that codes for an allele
D a structure that codes for the production of DNA
33 Which process involves meiosis?
A growth of cells
B production of gametes
C repair of damaged tissues
D replacement of cells
34 The allele for brown coat colour is dominant to the allele for albino coat colour.
A homozygous brown-coated mammal is crossed with a heterozygous brown-coated mammal.
What percentage of the offspring will be albino?
A 0% B 25% C 50% D 100%
35 Which description of an adaptive feature is correct?
A a change in phenotype that is caused by the environment

B a change in the environment that is an advantage to an organism
C an action by an organism that aids its ability to survive and reproduce
D an inherited feature that increases an organism’s ability to survive and reproduce
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carbon dioxide
dead matter plants
animals
What does arrow X represent?
A decay
B nutrition
C photosynthesis
D respiration
Y
Z
pond
Which processes do Y and Z represent?
Y Z
A condensation evaporation
B precipitation evaporation
C transpiration condensation
D transpiration evaporation

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38 What is inserted into a bacterium to make the bacterium produce insulin?
A a length of DNA from a human

B a length of DNA from another bacterium
C a molecule of insulin
D an enzyme
39 The graph shows world wheat production from 1950 to 2000.
world
wheat
production
1950 1975 2000
What has contributed to the changes shown in wheat production?
A not using herbicides

B not using insecticides
C using selective breeding
D using smaller areas of land
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40 Which graph shows the effect of pollution by untreated sewage on the amount of oxygen
dissolved in a river?
A B
dissolved dissolved
oxygen oxygen

the river the river
C D
dissolved dissolved
oxygen oxygen

the river the river
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14 C 1
15 A 1
16 B 1
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18 A 1
19 C 1
20 D 1
21 A 1
22 A 1
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BIOLOGY 0610/12
45 minutes
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IB18 03_0610_12/4RP
2
A breathing
B egestion
C excretion
D ingestion
2 What are the characteristics of fish?
maintain
external ears jelly-covered
constant body scales
present eggs
temperature
A
B
C
D
3 The diagram shows part of a flowering plant.
Using the key, identify this plant.
1 three petals ................................................. go to 2

more than three petals ............................... go to 3
2 leaves longer than they are wide ................ A
leaves wider than they are long .................. B
3 leaves parallel-veined ................................. C
leaves not parallel-veined ........................... D
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4 The diagram shows a single cell from an organism called Spirogyra.
cytoplasm chloroplast cell wall
vacuole
cytoplasmic nucleus
strand
Which features does Spirogyra share with plant cells?
cell wall chloroplast cytoplasm nucleus vacuole
A
B
C
D

4
5 Which level of organisation is shown in the diagram?
lung capillaries
heart
body capillaries
A organ
B organism
C organ system
D tissue
6 An egg measured 6.5 cm in diameter. A student made a drawing of this egg and the diameter was
measured as 19.5 cm.
What was the magnification of the drawing?
A ×0.3 B ×3.0 C ×6.5 D ×300
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What is the appearance of this cell after it has been placed in pure water for 30 minutes?
A B
C D
8 When a food substance is tested with iodine solution, which colour shows the presence of
starch?
A blue-black
B brown
C orange
D purple

6
9 The graph shows the activity of three digestive enzymes at differing pH levels.
X Y Z
enzyme
activity
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
pH
A Enzymes X and Y are both active at pH 7.

B Enzymes X and Z are both active at pH 4.
C Enzymes Y and Z are both active at pH 4.
D Enzymes Y and Z are both active at pH 8.
10 The diagram shows a cross-section of part of a leaf.
upper epidermis
layer X
lower epidermis
midrib
Which type of cell is found in layer X?
A B C D
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11 Which molecule contains magnesium?
A chlorophyll
B fat
C glucose
D starch
12 In which part of the body of a mammal does mechanical digestion occur?
A gall bladder
B liver
C mouth
D pancreas
13 In which order does water pass through these tissues in a plant?
A mesophyll → xylem → root cortex
B root cortex → mesophyll → xylem
C root cortex → xylem → mesophyll
D xylem → mesophyll → root cortex
14 Which part of the blood contains haemoglobin?
A plasma
B platelets
C red blood cells
D white blood cells
15 The body has defences to protect itself from diseases.
What is a mechanical barrier to diseases?
A hairs in the nose

B plasma
C stomach acid
D white blood cells

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16 Compared with inspired air, which description of expired air is correct?
A It has less oxygen and less carbon dioxide.

B It has less oxygen and more carbon dioxide.
C It has more oxygen and less carbon dioxide.
D It has more oxygen and more carbon dioxide.
17 An experiment is set up to investigate the uptake of oxygen by germinating seeds.
water bath soda lime absorbs

at 25 °C carbon dioxide
dead seeds rinsed
germinating in antiseptic
seeds
X Y
coloured coloured
water water
What happens to the levels of the coloured water at X and Y?
X Y
A falls rises
B falls unchanged
C rises falls
D rises unchanged
18 Which organ regulates the amount of water in a mammal’s body?
A kidney
B liver
C lungs
D skin
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B a motor neurone
D the spinal cord
start of
antibiotic
treatment
bacterial
population
0 10
time / days

B Antibiotics cause meiosis in bacteria.
21 Drinking alcohol before driving a car is dangerous.
Which statement correctly explains why drinking alcohol and driving is dangerous?
A Alcohol increases reaction time.

B Alcohol can cause liver damage.
C Alcohol is a drug.
D Alcohol is addictive.

10
A It is a process that involves the fusion of two nuclei.

B It always produces genetically identical offspring.
C No zygote is formed.
D There is no fertilisation.
23 The diagram shows a cross-section of a flower.
Where does fertilisation take place?
24 The graph shows changes in the thickness of the lining of the uterus wall during a menstrual
cycle.
thickness
of uterus
wall lining
1 7 14 21 28
days of the menstrual cycle
Which day is the last day of menstruation?
A 4 B 8 C 16 D 20
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25 The table shows the percentage of pregnancies in four groups of women. Each group used a
percentage of
method of contraception
pregnancies
the contraceptive pill 1

monitoring body temperature 14
diaphragm 7
male sterilisation (vasectomy) 0
Which contraceptive method was the least effective?
A barrier
B chemical
C natural
D surgical
26 Which sex chromosomes in the egg and the sperm will produce a male child?

in egg in sperm
A X X
B X Y
C Y X
D Y Y
27 Cell division has the following functions.
1 asexual reproduction
2 growth
3 production of gametes
4 repair of damaged tissue
5 replacement of cells
Which functions are specific to mitosis?
A 1, 2, 3 and 4
B 1, 2, 4 and 5
C 2, 3 and 4 only
D 3, 4 and 5 only

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28 The chart shows the inheritance of fur colour in a small mammal.
If the allele for white fur is dominant, which animal must be heterozygous for the gene controlling
fur colour?
A B
29 Four phenotypes of a group of people were studied.
Which phenotype will show discontinuous variation?
A blood group
B foot size
C height
D weight

C It always involves one parent.
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31 Which diagram shows how energy flows through an ecosystem?
A B
Sun Sun
C D
Sun Sun
spiders sandpipers mink
mites insects
plants geese
Which members of the food web are examples of producers, herbivores and carnivores?
producers herbivores carnivores
A insects sandpipers mink

B geese mites sandpipers
C plants geese spiders
D plants sandpipers insects

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Which process reduces the carbon dioxide content of the atmosphere?
A B
carbon dioxide
in atmosphere
C
industry
transport D animals plants
and power
fossil fuels (coal and oil) decomposers
34 Which factor will cause a decrease in population size?
A decreased food supply

B decreased predation
C decreased disease
D decreased death rate
35 Some of the characteristics of bacteria are listed.
1 can make complex molecules

2 can reproduce quickly
3 have cytoplasm
4 may cause diseases
Which characteristics make bacteria useful in biotechnology and genetic engineering?
A 1, 2, 3 and 4 B 1 and 2 only C 2 and 3 only D 3 and 4 only
36 What is a product of anaerobic respiration in yeast?
A biological washing powders

B ethanol
C fruit juice
D human insulin
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37 Which statement about genetic engineering is correct?

38 Deforestation has undesirable effects on the environment.
Which effect makes the greatest contribution to global warming?
A extinction of species
B increased carbon dioxide
D loss of soil by erosion
39 Methane is a gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect.
Which human activity is a source of methane?
A deforestation
B growing rice
C using fertilisers
D using herbicides
40 Which stage in the treatment of sewage removes large floating objects, such as plastic bags?
A aeration
B discharge
C screening
D sedimentation
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stimuli.

2 What is a correct way of naming a species using the binomial system?
A Homo sapiens
B Homo Sapiens
C human being
D sapiens
3 The diagram shows a pea pod, which is a fruit.
sepals
seed
Use the key to identify the fruit.
1 sepals fall off as soon as the flower is fertilised ............................ go to 2

sepals do not fall off as soon as the flower is fertilised ................. go to 3
2 pod contains fewer than four seeds .............................................. A
pod contains more than four seeds ............................................... B
3 fruit splits to release several seeds ............................................... C
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4 The diagram shows two cells.
Which process can be carried out by only one of these cells?
A controlling the chemical reactions in the cell

B controlling the movement of substances into the cell
C making starch inside the cell
D using glucose inside the cell
5 The diagram shows a palisade mesophyll cell from a green leaf.
In which labelled part does photosynthesis occur and where are chromosomes found?
photosynthesis where chromosomes

occurs are found
A X W
B X Z
C Y X
D Y W

4
6 The photograph shows a cross-section of a root.
root hair
xylem
The root hair and the xylem are part of the same
A cell and organism.

B cell and tissue.
C organ and organism.
D tissue and organ.
7 The diagram shows a fly.
X Y
The line XY represents the length of the wing.
The length of line XY is 26 mm.
The actual size of the wing between XY is 4 mm.
What is the magnification of the image?
A ×0.15 B ×6.5 C ×22 D ×104
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8 A frog is an animal. A frog’s skin is permeable to oxygen and carbon dioxide.
When a frog is swimming in pond water, in which directions will there be a net diffusion of oxygen
and carbon dioxide?
from the frog from the water into

into the water the frog

B carbon dioxide and oxygen no movement
D no movement carbon dioxide and oxygen
9 Which process only involves the movement of water through the partially permeable membrane
of a cell?
A absorption
B evaporation
C osmosis
D transpiration
10 The diagram shows the effect of an enzyme working in the human digestive system.
enzyme at pH 1.5
and temperature 37 °C
protein amino acids
What would reduce the rate of production of amino acids?
A removing the amino acids as they are formed

B increasing the amount of protein
C raising the temperature to 37.1 °C

D raising the pH to 7.5

6
11 The diagram shows an experiment to investigate photosynthesis.
gas
light light
start finish
What is the most abundant gas present at the top of the tube at the end of the experiment?
A carbon dioxide
B methane
C sulfur dioxide
D oxygen
12 DCPIP can be used to test for vitamin C in food. Lemon juice contains vitamin C.
When lemon juice is tested what are the results?
A starts blue, finishes colourless

B starts colourless, finishes blue
C stays blue
D stays colourless
13 What is meant by chemical digestion?
A Large insoluble molecules are broken down into small soluble molecules.
B Large soluble molecules are broken down into small insoluble molecules.
C Small insoluble molecules are built up into large soluble molecules.
D Small soluble molecules are built up into large insoluble molecules.
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14 The diagram shows a cross-section through a plant stem.
tissue 1
tissue 2
What are the functions of the two labelled tissues?
tissue 1 tissue 2
A transport only support only

B transport only transport and support
C transport and support transport only
D support only transport only
15 A leafy shoot is placed in a solution of a red dye.
After 30 minutes, which part of a leaf from this shoot will contain the red dye?

8
Which arrow shows water moving in the form of water vapour?
17 The diagram shows a section of the heart.
R
Q
What is the function of the structure labelled Q?
A It controls the amount of blood leaving the heart.

B It increases the pressure in part R.
C It prevents backflow of blood into part P.
D It prevents blood flowing into the vena cava.
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18 The body has different types of defences against pathogens.
1 antibodies
2 hairs in the nose
3 mucus
4 skin
Which defences help to prevent pathogens reaching the alveoli when breathing in?
A 1, 2, and 3 B 2, 3, and 4 C 2 and 3 only D 2 only
19 What are the approximate percentages of oxygen and carbon dioxide in inspired air?
percentage of percentage of
oxygen carbon dioxide
A 16 4.00
B 16 8.00
C 20 0.04
D 20 4.00
20 The flow diagram summarises three different ways that glucose can be broken down to release
energy.
plus
oxygen 1
carbon dioxide
and water
glucose lactic
2 acid
3
ethanol
Which routes involve the action of enzymes?
A 1 only B 1 and 2 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3
21 Which of these would increase the volume of urine produced by a human?
A being in a hot environment

B drinking large volumes of water
C suffering from diarrhoea
D running a long distance

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22 Which structure controls the amount of light entering the eye?
A cornea
B iris
C lens
D retina
23 Which hormone is secreted by the pancreas?
A adrenaline
B insulin
C oestrogen
D testosterone
24 In which organ is alcohol broken down?
A brain
B kidney
C liver
D stomach
25 Antibiotics can be used to treat some infections.
Antibiotics can treat infections caused by
A all pathogens.
B bacteria and viruses only.
C bacteria only.
D viruses only.
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26 The diagram shows a strawberry plant.
Which labelled part of the plant can only be produced by asexual reproduction?
C
B D
27 What must always be available to allow seeds to germinate?
A carbon dioxide
B light
C mineral salts
D water
28 What is a possible order of events during labour and birth?
1st 2nd 3rd 4th

A cervix baby passes amniotic sac uterus muscles
dilates through vagina breaks begin to contract
B baby passes cervix amniotic sac uterus muscles
through vagina dilates breaks begin to contract
C uterus muscles cervix amniotic sac baby passes
begin to contract dilates breaks through vagina
D uterus muscles baby passes cervix amniotic sac
begin to contract through vagina dilates breaks

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29 The diagram shows a woman’s body temperature during a menstrual cycle.
Monitoring body temperature is one natural method of birth control.
During which part of the menstrual cycle should sexual intercourse be avoided to try to prevent
pregnancy?
A B C D
body
temperature
1 7 14 21 28
days
30 What is the name of a length of DNA that codes for a protein?
A amino acid
B chromosome
C gene
D nucleus
31 Which cells in the human body are produced by the process of meiosis?
A blood cells
B muscle cells
C skin cells
D sperm cells
32 Which human characteristic is an example of discontinuous variation?
A height
B skin colour
C tongue rolling
D weight
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33 An adaptive feature of an organism is defined as one that helps the organism to
A change.
B disperse to new habitats.
C grow.
D survive and reproduce.
34 What is the principal source of energy input to biological systems?
A carbon dioxide in air

B glucose
C minerals in soil
D sunlight
35 Which process involves water falling from clouds towards the ground?
A evaporation
B cloud formation
C precipitation
D transpiration
36 Which enzyme in a biological washing powder will help remove fatty stains?
A amylase
B lipase
C pectinase
D protease
37 Corn is a crop plant. Glow-worms are organisms which give off light.
Which process could use these two species to make corn plants which glow?
A breeding the organisms together

B causing mutations in the organisms
C selective breeding
D transferring genes from one species to another species

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38 What is used to reduce competition from weeds when growing crops?
A deforestation
B fertiliser
C herbicide
D insecticide
sparrowhawk
chaffinch
grey wood
squirrels pigeon
caterpillars
trees

40 What is an example of a non-renewable resource?
A biofuels
B fish
C fossil fuels
D trees
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1 Woodlice are small organisms that live in damp places.
In an experiment, three live woodlice are put into a glass container. The diagram shows what
happens after 30 minutes.
woodlice placed
in hole here
damp dry
gauze
water chemical to
absorb water
Which characteristic of living organisms is shown by this experiment?
A growth
B nutrition
C respiration
D sensitivity
2 Which species can breed with Prunella vulgaris to produce fertile offspring?
Prunella modularis Vespula vulgaris
A key
B = yes
C = no
D
3 What is the correct order of arthropod groups, from those with the most legs to those with the
fewest legs?
A arachnids  crustaceans  insects  myriapods
B arachnids  insects  myriapods  crustaceans
C myriapods  crustaceans  arachnids  insects
D myriapods  insects  arachnids  crustaceans
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4 The diagram shows four animal cells, as seen under a light microscope.
A one cell membrane

B one cell wall
D two cell walls
5 The diagram shows a root hair cell.
cytoplasm
vacuole
nucleus cellulose cell wall
How is this cell modified for the absorption of water?
A It has a cellulose cell wall.

B It has a thin layer of cytoplasm.
C It has a large surface area.
D It has a large vacuole.

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6 The diagram shows a drawing of part of a tulip flower. The actual width of the stigma, shown by
the line PQ, is 5 mm. The length of line PQ is 15 mm.
P Q
A 0.3 B 3 C 30 D 300
7 A jar of air was placed upside down on top of a jar containing a brown gas as shown.
air
air and
brown gas
brown gas
Which process has taken place?
A diffusion both upwards and downwards

B diffusion downwards only
C diffusion upwards only
D diffusion and osmosis
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particles move through a cell membrane energy from

from a region of to a region of respiration needed
A higher concentration lower concentration no

B higher concentration lower concentration yes
C lower concentration higher concentration no
D lower concentration higher concentration yes
9 Four foods were tested for each of these nutrients:
fat (using the ethanol emulsion test)

protein (using the biuret test)
reducing sugar (using Benedict’s solution).
Which food contains protein and fat?

purple brick-red milky-white
A key
C = nutrient absent
D
10 A human enzyme was used in an experiment. All factors were kept constant, apart from
temperature.
What happened to the rate of reaction when the temperature was reduced steadily from
35 C to 5 C?
A It decreased steadily.
B It increased and then decreased.
C It increased steadily.
D It remained the same.

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11 Which graph represents the effect of pH on the activity of a digestive enzyme?
A B
activity of activity of
enzyme enzyme
1 7 13 1 7 13
pH pH
C D
activity of activity of
enzyme enzyme
1 7 13 1 7 13
pH pH
A active transport
D photosynthesis
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13 The table shows diagrams of three types of cell found in a leaf.
Which row correctly identifies each cell type?
not to scale
A spongy mesophyll epidermis xylem

B spongy mesophyll xylem epidermis
C xylem epidermis spongy mesophyll
D xylem spongy mesophyll epidermis
14 Where does egestion take place?

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15 The diagram shows a tooth with signs of decay.
enamel
decay
What has made the hole in the enamel of the tooth?
A acid
B saliva
C sugar
D toothpaste
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16 The diagram shows enzymes and the products of the reactions they catalyse.
amino acids
amylase
fatty acids
lipase
glycerol
protease
simple sugars
Which diagram matches the enzymes with the correct products?
A B
C D
17 Which statement about a function of xylem tissue is correct?
A It carries glucose from the roots to the leaves.

B It helps to support stems and leaves.
C It is the only transport tissue in the plant.
D It carries water away from the leaves.
18 What is part of the definition of transpiration?
A the loss of water vapour from plant leaves by evaporation of water at the surfaces of the
mesophyll cells
B the movement of molecules into the cells of the organism where they are used
C the movement of particles through a cell membrane from a region of lower concentration to a
region of higher concentration
D the transport of mineral ions from the roots into the stem and leaves

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19 Which structures ensure the one-way flow of blood in the human circulatory system?
A alveoli
B capillaries
C synapses
D valves
Which part pumps blood to the aorta?
A B
D C
21 Which defence prevents pathogens from entering the body?
B mucus
C phagocytosis
D vaccination
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22 Air entering human lungs contains approximately 21% oxygen and 0.04% carbon dioxide.
Which row shows the concentrations of these gases in air leaving the lungs?
in expired air in expired air
A 4 21.0
B 12 4.0
C 16 4.0
D 20 0.4
23 What are the products of anaerobic respiration in yeast?
A alcohol + carbon dioxide

B alcohol + oxygen
C lactic acid + carbon dioxide
D lactic acid + oxygen
24 The diagram shows the human excretory system and associated blood vessels.
What are structures X, Y and Z?
X Y Z
A ureter bladder urethra

B ureter kidney urethra
C urethra bladder ureter
D urethra kidney ureter

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25 Sensory neurones conduct impulses from
A the brain and spinal cord to muscles.

B one sense organ to another sense organ.
C sense organs to the brain and spinal cord.
D sense organs to muscles.
26 The diagram shows a section through human skin.
W
Y
Which row matches the labelled part to its function?
sensing sweat
insulation
temperature production
A Y W Z
B Y V X
C X W Z
D X V Y
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27 The diagram shows a seedling growing in a pot in the light.
seedling
soil
The pot was then placed on its side in a dark room.
What will be the appearance of the seedling after 48 hours?
A B C D
28 Heroin is an illegal drug which has many effects on the body.
Which statement about the effects of heroin abuse is correct?
A Heroin decreases reaction times.

B Heroin increases negative social behaviour.
C Heroin is a stimulant.
D Heroin is not addictive.
29 Which process is occurring at X?
gamete 1
zygote
X
gamete 2
A fertilisation
B mitosis
C pollination
D meiosis

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30 Which diagram of the male reproductive system is correctly labelled?
A B
prostate
prostate gland
gland
sperm
duct
sperm
duct
testis testis
C D
prostate
gland
testis sperm
sperm
duct
duct
prostate testis
gland
31 Which method of birth control works by preventing an egg from being released?
A condom
C monitoring body temperature
D vasectomy
32 What is defined as ‘a thread-like structure of DNA, carrying genetic information in the form of
genes’?
A allele
B chromosome
C protein
D zygote
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33 The diagram shows the production of a male embryo.
egg cell P
male embryo
sperm cell
Which row shows the sex chromosomes in the cells and the type of cell division at P?
sex chromosomes found in type of cell

egg cell sperm cell male embryo division at P
A X X XX mitosis
B X X XX meiosis
C X Y XY mitosis
D X Y XY meiosis
34 Foxes are mammals. The table shows adaptations of four different species of fox.
Which fox is best adapted to live in a hot dry desert region?
daily volume of
behaviour ear size fur colour
urine produced
A mainly active in the day very small white large

B mainly active at night very large pale brown small
C mainly active at night small dark brown large
D mainly active in the day large dark grey small
35 What is the principal source of energy input into food chains?
A glucose
B heat
C soil
D sunlight

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36 What would be the effect of cutting down forests, on the carbon dioxide concentration in the
atmosphere?
A Carbon dioxide concentration would fall because of less photosynthesis.

B Carbon dioxide concentration would fall because of more photosynthesis.
C Carbon dioxide concentration would rise because of less photosynthesis.
D Carbon dioxide concentration would rise because of more photosynthesis.

B all the chital deer found in a forest
C all the lions that lived from 1950–2000
D all the flowering plants in a wood
38 During the extraction of apple juice, ripe apples are crushed and the enzyme pectinase is added.
Which observation shows that pectinase has been used to produce the apple juice?
volume of juice appearance of

obtained / dm3 the juice
A 0.6 cloudy
B 1.2 cloudy
C 0.4 clear
D 2.8 clear
39 Rice has been modified by adding genes from bacteria and another plant so that it can produce
the nutrient beta carotene.
A evolution
C mutation
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B fats and grease
C large plastics
D urine
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1 The diagrams show a test-tube containing pond water. The green colour is caused by
microorganisms that have chloroplasts.
oxygen bubble
pale green dark green

pond water area
light off light on
Which characteristics of living organisms are shown?
A excretion, growth and movement

B movement, nutrition and sensitivity
C nutrition, reproduction and respiration
D reproduction, sensitivity and growth
2 Which term means a group of organisms that can reproduce to produce fertile offspring?
A genus
B kingdom
C population
D species
3 Which group of characteristics describes a mammal?
has produces controls body produces live

body hair milk temperature young
A yes yes yes yes

B yes no yes yes
C no yes no no
D no no no no
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4 Two types of cell, one animal and one plant, were examined using a light microscope.
Which row shows the correct combination of structures that would be observed in the cells?
cell structure observed

animal cell plant cell
A chloroplast membrane vacuole cytoplasm

B cytoplasm nucleus chloroplast membrane
C membrane cell wall cytoplasm nucleus
D nucleus chloroplast cell wall membrane
5 The heart, arteries, veins and capillaries work together.
Which level of organisation is shown by these structures working together?
A a tissue
B an organ
C an organism
D an organ system
6 The diagram shows a cell. The diameter of the cell in the diagram is 18 mm.
The actual diameter of the cell is 0.05 mm.
A 0.003 B 0.9 C 360 D 36 000

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Which arrow shows the direction of diffusion of carbon dioxide on a sunny day?
8 The diagram shows a plant cell which has lost water to its surroundings by osmosis.
Which part is the partially permeable membrane?
9 Which row is correct for a positive food test for vitamin C?
colour of the
final colour of the
food test reagent heat required
food test reagent
at the start
A colourless yes purple

B blue no colourless
C colourless no blue
D blue yes orange
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10 What controls the speed of chemical reactions in all living cells?
A enzymes
B hormones
C ions
D vitamins
11 The table shows some properties of enzyme molecules.
Which row is a correct description of enzymes?
chemical elements effect of changing

enzyme activity
present temperature
A C, H and O only can increase reaction rate enzyme can be reused

B C, H and O only has no effect enzyme is used up
C C, H, O and N can increase reaction rate enzyme can be reused
D C, H, O and N can decrease reaction rate enzyme is used up
12 A piece of foil was placed over one green and white leaf on a plant.
white
green
foil
The plant was placed under a bright light for 24 hours and then tested for starch with iodine
solution.
Which diagram shows the areas of the leaf that would stain blue-black with iodine solution?
A B C D

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Which labelled cell is a guard cell?
D C
14 Which condition can be caused by a lack of fibre in the diet?
A constipation
B obesity
C scurvy
D starvation
15 Which structure has a large surface area for the absorption of digested food?
A alveolus
B ileum
C liver
D pancreas
16 In which part of the alimentary canal do both chemical digestion and mechanical digestion take
place?
A colon
B duodenum
C mouth
D oesophagus
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18 Which molecules are transported by the phloem?
A cellulose
B glycogen
C starch
D sugar

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R
Q
What is the function of the structure labelled Q?
A It controls the amount of blood leaving the heart.

B It increases the pressure in part R.
C It prevents backflow of blood into part P.
D It prevents blood flowing into the vena cava.
20 Which blood vessel returns blood from the lungs to the heart?
A aorta
B pulmonary artery
C pulmonary vein
D renal vein
21 What is an example of a transmissible disease?
A an STI
B chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
C coronary heart disease
D dental decay
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22 Compared with inspired air, which description of expired air is correct?
A It has less oxygen and less carbon dioxide.

B It has less oxygen and more carbon dioxide.
C It has more oxygen and less carbon dioxide.
D It has more oxygen and more carbon dioxide.
23 Which row shows the features of the gas exchange surface in humans?
surface area thickness
A large thick
B large thin
C small thick
D small thin
A glucose  alcohol + carbon dioxide
B glucose  lactic acid
C glucose + oxygen  carbon dioxide + water
D glucose + oxygen  alcohol
25 Which process uses energy released in respiration?
A diffusion
B evaporation
C growth
D osmosis

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26 The graph shows the rates of sweat production and urine production at different environmental
temperatures.
150
sweat
100
rate of
production
/ cm3 per hour
urine
50
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
environmental temperature / °C
A As the temperature increases, the rates of sweat and urine production increase.
B As the temperature increases, the rate of urine production increases.
C At 25 C the rates of sweat and urine production are the same.

D Urine and sweat production are directly proportional to environmental temperature.
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27 Which numbered parts form the central nervous system?
A 1 only B 1 and 2 C 2 and 3 D 3 only

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28 The diagram shows a section through the eye of an octopus. Octopuses have eyes that are
similar in structure and function to human eyes.
1
7
2
6
Which row identifies the structures of the octopus eye?
pupil cornea lens iris
A 4 6 7 3
B 5 1 2 3
C 4 1 7 5
D 5 6 2 4
29 The diagram shows a seedling that has been placed in a pot of soil.
Which diagram shows what happens after five days?
A B C D
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A any illegal substance taken into the body

B any substance taken into the body
C any substance taken into the body that modifies or affects chemical reactions in the body
D any substance taken into the body which is not a medicine
31 Which statement about reproduction is correct?
A All living species can reproduce asexually.

B Gametes are needed for asexual reproduction.
C Only organisms that are separated from other organisms of the same species can reproduce
asexually.
D Some organisms reproduce asexually and sexually.
32 Fertilisation is the fusion of which parts of two cells?
A cell walls
B cytoplasm
C nuclei
D vacuoles
33 Which row shows the conditions required for germination?
carbon suitable
oxygen water
dioxide temperature
A key
B = yes
C = no
D

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34 The pedigree diagram shows the inheritance of a genetic disease in a family.
key
female that does not
have the disease
5 male that does not

have the disease
female that has
the disease
male that has
the disease
Which row describes the correct genotypes for individual 1 and individual 5, for this genetic
disease?
individual 1 individual 5
A heterozygous homozygous dominant

B heterozygous homozygous recessive
C homozygous dominant heterozygous
D homozygous recessive heterozygous
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35 The photograph shows two wind-pollinated flowers.
Which row shows the features of these flowers?
anthers
feathery
large petals positioned
stigmas
inside the flower
A yes yes no
B yes no no
C no no yes
D no yes yes
36 A scientist studied wild birds that lived by a lake. He observed that one bird species had a beak
that was adapted to extract small insects from the water.
Which process would have occurred in the development of this specialised beak?
B natural selection
C selective breeding
D fossilisation

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37 What is the principal source of energy for the food chain shown?
grass  caterpillar  frog  snake  owl
A water
B mineral ions
C glucose
D sunlight
38 The diagram shows three different types of organism in a food chain.
producer  organism 2  organism 3
Which statement is correct for this food chain?
A Organism 2 is a carnivore.
B Organism 2 is a secondary consumer.
C Organism 3 is a carnivore.
D Organism 3 is a tertiary consumer.
39 Which row shows the expected consequences of deforestation?
carbon dioxide
concentration in soil levels flooding
the atmosphere
A decreases decrease increases

B decreases increase decreases
C increases decrease increases
D increases increase decreases
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40 Gorillas are a type of large mammal. The graph shows the number of gorillas found in one region
of a country.
300
250
200
number of
150
gorillas
100
50
0
1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015
year
What could have caused the trend between 2000 and 2015?
A deforestation
B habitat destruction
C hunting ban
D disease
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Cambridge IGCSE™
BIOLOGY 0610/12
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40
Published
examination.
Teachers.
Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the February/March 2023 series for most
Cambridge IGCSE™, Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level
components.

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0610/12 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme February/March 2023
PUBLISHED
1 C 1
2 B 1
3 B 1
4 D 1
5 B 1
6 D 1
7 D 1
8 A 1
9 B 1
10 C 1
11 A 1
12 B 1
13 A 1
14 A 1
15 B 1
16 A 1
17 D 1
18 B 1
19 A 1
20 A 1
21 B 1
22 A 1
23 C 1
24 D 1
25 C 1
26 B 1
27 A 1
28 A 1

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PUBLISHED
29 C 1
30 D 1
31 B 1
32 A 1
33 A 1
34 D 1
35 B 1
36 B 1
37 C 1
38 C 1
39 C 1
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Cambridge IGCSE™
BIOLOGY 0610/12
45 minutes

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INSTRUCTIONS
INFORMATION
IB23 03_0610_12/4RP
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1 Which row shows substances removed by excretion?
substances in
undigested waste products
excess of
food of metabolism
requirements
A key
B = yes
C = no
D
2 Which two parts are included in the scientific name of an organism?
A genus and group

B genus and species
C group and kingdom
D kingdom and species
3 How many jointed legs does an insect have?
A two pairs
B three pairs
C four pairs
D more than six pairs
4 The photomicrograph shows a cell from a type of aquatic plant.
R Q P
Which labelled parts indicate that this is a plant cell?
A P and R B P and S C Q and R D Q and S
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5 The diagram shows a magnified image of a cell. The magnification is 360. Line LM represents
the width of the image of the cell. Line LM is 18 mm long in this diagram.
L M
What is the actual width of the cell?
A 0.005 mm B 0.05 mm C 0.5 mm D 5.0 mm
6 Which factor would decrease the rate of diffusion of oxygen into cells?
A increasing concentration gradient

B increasing surface area
C increasing temperature
D increasing thickness of cell membrane
7 Which molecule crosses a partially permeable membrane during osmosis?
A carbon dioxide
B oxygen
C urea
D water
8 The diagrams show the movement of particles across a membrane. The arrows show the
direction of movement.
Which diagram shows active transport?
A B C D
using energy not using energy using energy not using energy
from respiration from respiration from respiration from respiration

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9 Which substance is used to test a food for vitamin C?
B DCPIP
C ethanol
D iodine solution
A fatty acids
B glycogen
C protein
D starch
11 What remains at the end of an enzyme-controlled reaction?
A enzymes and products

B enzymes and substrates
C enzymes only
D products only
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12 A plant is placed in the dark until all its stored starch is used up. The plant is placed in light with
black paper over part of one green leaf.
black paper over

both sides of the leaf
hole cut in the paper
After eight hours, the leaf is tested for starch.
Which diagram shows the appearance of the leaf after this test?
A B
key
= starch
present
C D
= starch not
present

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13 The diagram shows part of a cross-section of a leaf.
Which row shows the correct labels?
R S T
A cuticle palisade mesophyll spongy mesophyll

B cuticle spongy mesophyll palisade mesophyll
C epidermis palisade mesophyll spongy mesophyll
D epidermis spongy mesophyll palisade mesophyll
14 The diagrams show the different types of human teeth.
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
A key
B = yes
C = no
D
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15 Which row shows the correct names of parts of the large and small intestines?
large intestine small intestine
A colon duodenum ileum rectum

B rectum colon duodenum ileum
C ileum rectum colon duodenum
D duodenum ileum rectum colon
16 The diagram shows the apparatus used in an experiment. The apparatus was kept at 35 C.
tubing containing
starch, protease, test-tube
protein and simple
sugars
distilled water surrounding
the membrane
membrane permeable
What is likely to be present in the water surrounding the membrane after 45 minutes?


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17 The arrows show the movement of substances from the soil into a root hair cell.
Which substances move from the soil into the root hair cell?
A carbon dioxide and oxygen

B glucose and water
C mineral ions and glucose
D water and mineral ions
18 By which process does water escape from stomata in the leaves?
A active transport
B diffusion
C evaporation
D osmosis
19 Which row about the circulatory system is correct?
part that pumps blood part with valves
A heart heart and veins

B heart and blood vessels all blood vessels
C capillaries heart
D heart capillaries and arteries
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20 Which structures may become blocked in coronary heart disease?
A arteries
B atria
C veins
D ventricles
21 What is defined as a disease-causing organism?
A bacterium
B pathogen
C phagocyte
D virus
22 A student investigated the effect of temperature on respiration in yeast.
The diagram shows the apparatus they used.
yeast suspension
and nutrients indicator turned
from clear to cloudy
Which substance turned the indicator from clear to cloudy?
A carbon dioxide
B glucose
C oxygen
D water

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23 The apparatus shown was used to investigate aerobic respiration in seeds.
The apparatus was placed in a dark room.
wire mesh ruler
coloured liquid
seeds soaked chemical which
in water absorbs the gas
produced by
the seeds
All environmental conditions were kept constant.
What will happen in the apparatus?
gas absorbed direction of

gas taken in
by the chemical movement of the
by the seeds
in the wire mesh coloured liquid
A carbon dioxide oxygen towards the seeds

B carbon dioxide oxygen away from the seeds
C oxygen carbon dioxide towards the seeds
D oxygen carbon dioxide away from the seeds

B Aerobic respiration produces lactic acid.
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25 In the diagram, which label identifies the urethra?
A
B
Which label identifies the motor neurone?
finger pricked
by pin
D
A
C
B
27 What is the role of insulin?
A It decreases blood glucose concentration.

B It increases blood glucose concentration.
C It decreases blood sucrose concentration.
D It increases blood glycogen concentration.

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28 The diagram shows a seedling growing inside a dark box.
dark box
shoot
root
Which type of responses affect the direction of growth of the root and the shoot inside the box?
response response
by the root by the shoot
A gravitropism gravitropism
B gravitropism phototropism
C phototropism gravitropism
D phototropism phototropism
29 Which row shows why only some infections can be successfully treated with antibiotics?
antibiotics kill
resistant
bacteria viruses
bacteria
A yes yes no
B no no yes
C yes no no
D no yes yes
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30 The diagram shows part of a flower.
What is the part labelled X?
A anther
B ovary
C sepal
D stigma
31 Which statement about the hormones involved in human puberty is correct?
A Oestrogen causes body hair and facial hair to grow in males.

B Oestrogen causes breasts to develop in females.
C Testosterone causes the menstrual cycle to begin in females.
D Testosterone causes the hips to get wider in males.
In which structure does fertilisation usually occur?
B
C

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Which proportion of offspring will have brown hair if a cross is made between a homozygous
black mouse and a heterozygous black mouse?
A 0% B 25% C 50% D 100%
34 Which row about variation is correct?
variation type caused by example
A discontinuous environment only ABO blood groups

B discontinuous genes and environment body mass
C continuous genes only ABO blood groups
D continuous genes and environment body mass
35 Humans have kept sheep for many centuries because they supply us with wool.
The flow chart shows how a farmer would breed his sheep to provide more wool.
sheep providing
most wool identified
offspring providing only sheep with most

most wool identified wool allowed to breed
next generation born
Which process is described by this flow chart?
A natural selection
B selective breeding
C struggle for survival
D genetic modification
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36 The numbers in the diagram show the amount of energy transferred through part of an
ecosystem.
sunlight
88 000 kJ
73 000 kJ
plants energy lost
15 000 kJ
13 200 kJ
herbivores energy lost
carnivores energy lost
How much energy is transferred from herbivores to carnivores?
A 15 000 kJ + 13 200 kJ
B 15 000 kJ – 13 200 kJ
C 88 000 kJ + 15 000 kJ
D 88 000 kJ – 15 000 kJ
37 The diagram shows a food web in a rainforest.
anaconda jaguar
tree frog
tamarin howler
insects sloth
monkey monkey
plants
How many trophic levels are shown in this food web?
A 1 B 3 C 4 D 8

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38 The diagram shows the carbon cycle.
carbon dioxide in
the atmosphere
1 4
carbon compounds carbon compounds

2 3
in fossil fuels in animals
6 5
carbon compounds
in plants
Which labelled processes represent respiration?
39 Vitamin A deficiency is a big health problem in some parts of the world and can cause problems
such as blindness. Rice can be genetically modified to enable people to make vitamin A when
they eat it.
150 g of this rice provides 60% of the adult recommended daily intake of vitamin A.
How much rice does an adult need to get 100% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin A?
A 190 g B 210 g C 250 g D 375 g
40 Which feature of bacteria makes them useful in genetic modification?
A They can only make simple molecules.

B They can reproduce rapidly.
C They can cause decomposition.
D They can cause disease.
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BIOLOGY 0610/1
PAPER 1 Multiple Choice
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER SESSION 2002
45 minutes
Additional materials:
Multiple Choice answer sheet
Soft clean eraser
TIME 45 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Do not open this booklet until you are told to do so.
unless this has already been done for you.
There are forty questions in this paper. Answer all questions. For each question, there are four
possible answers, A, B, C and D. Choose the one you consider correct and record your choice in soft
pencil on the separate answer sheet.
Read very carefully the instructions on the answer sheet.
INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

This question paper consists of 19 printed pages and 1 blank page.

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D nutrition and photosynthesis
2 The table shows some characteristic features of four vertebrates.
Which vertebrate is a mammal?
feature
vertebrate
scales lays eggs feathers wings hair
A ✔ ✔ ✘ ✘ ✘ key
B ✘ ✔ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✔ feature present
C ✘ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✘ ✘ feature absent
D ✘ ✘ ✘ ✔ ✔
3 Which information is needed when classifying a frog using the binomial system?
A class : amphibian
B genus : Rana
C kingdom : animal
D phylum : vertebrate
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Use this diagram of the plant cell to answer questions 4 and 5.
4 Which two parts are also found in liver cells?
A W and X
B W and Z
C Y and X
D Y and Z
5 In which part of the cell do carbon dioxide and water combine to form glucose?
A W
B X
C Y
D Z
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ovum
uterus
At which level of organisation are the ovum and the uterus?
ovum uterus
A cell organ
B cell tissue
C organ tissue
D tissue organ
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What are structures X and Y?
A organs in an organ system

B organs in a tissue
C organ systems in an organ
D tissues in an organ

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8 Which shows the changes in appearance of a plant cell as it remains in a concentrated sugar
solution for thirty minutes?
9 By which process does oxygen move into the cytoplasm of a root hair cell?
A diffusion
B osmosis
C photosynthesis
D transpiration
A Enzymes are carbohydrates.

B Enzymes are catalysts.
C Enzymes are not affected by pH.
D Enzymes are not affected by temperature.
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11 The graph shows the results of an investigation into enzyme activity.
rate of an
enzyme-controlled
reaction
How should the horizontal axis of the graph be labelled?
A pH
B temperature
C time
D volume
12 What are the features of a xylem vessel?
side wall end wall
A thick absent
B thick present
C thin absent
D thin present
13 Which two substances are the products of photosynthesis?
A carbon dioxide and sugar

D oxygen and sugar

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Between which two points does most gaseous exchange take place?
A P and R
B Q and S
C R and Q
D S and P
15 The table shows the nutritional information of a plain biscuit.
Which nutrient needs no digestion?
A fat 3.0 g
B glucose 2.8 g
C protein 3.5 g
D starch 5.5 g
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16 An experiment on diffusion was set up as shown in the diagram.
partially permeable
membrane
mixture of protein
solution and
protease
water at 37 °C
What was found in the water in the test-tube after 15 minutes?
A amino acids
B fatty acids
C glucose
D glycerol
17 The diagram shows the four chambers of a human heart.
S P
R Q
Which statement describes the direction of blood flow?
A Blood enters P directly from the lungs.

B Blood enters S directly from the lungs.
C Blood passes directly from Q to P.
D Blood passes directly from Q to the lungs.

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18 The double circulation of the blood means that, for every complete circuit of the body,
A atria and ventricles contract alternately.

B blood flows through the arteries and veins.
C blood flows through atria and ventricles.
D blood flows twice through the heart.
19 Which air sample has just been breathed out?
air percentage of percentage of percentage

sample oxygen carbon dioxide humidity
A 21 0.04 20
B 16 4.04 100
C 4 0.40 80
D 20 4.00 60
20 In an experiment to investigate the anaerobic respiration of yeast, two bottles are set up in a warm
room.
P Q
balloon balloon
sugar, yeast yeast and water

and water
What describes the appearance of the balloons after one day?
balloon P balloon Q
A inflated inflated
B inflated no change
C no change inflated
D no change no change
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21 The diagram shows a plan of part of the human circulatory system.
In which vessel are the breakdown products of alcohol first found?
lungs
heart
D
A
liver
gut
B kidney

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22 A patient has dye injected into the blood supply to his kidneys. The dye appears in his excretory
system as shown.
key
dye
no dye
Which part is blocked?
A one kidney
B one ureter
C the bladder
D the urethra
23 In a reflex action, which term describes light, temperature and chemicals?
A effectors
B impulses
C receptors
D stimuli
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24 The diagram shows the muscles that control the size of the pupil in an eye.
iris
circular muscles
radial muscles
pupil
How do the muscles make the pupil larger?
A contract contract
B contract relax
C relax contract
D relax relax
25 The graph shows the number of pregnancies that resulted while four groups of 100 women were
each using a different method of contraception.
Which method of contraception is the most effective?
D
20
number of
10
pregnancies
C
B
A
0
contraceptive intra-uterine diaphragm rhythm
pill device (IUD) method

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26 Which best describes sexual reproduction?
number of parents offspring
A one genetically different from parent

B one genetically identical to parent
C two genetically different from parents
D two genetically identical to parents
27 The graph shows the average level of sex hormones in the blood of females and males.
levels of sex
hormones in female
the blood male
0
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
age / years
What are these hormones?
female male
A adrenaline oestrogen
B insulin adrenaline
C oestrogen testosterone
D testosterone insulin
28 The table shows the conditions provided for four sets of seeds. All the seeds are well-watered.
Which of the seeds germinate?
suitable carbon
oxygen
temperature dioxide
A ✔ ✔ ✘ key
B ✘ ✔ ✘ ✔ = condition present
C ✘ ✘ ✔ ✘ = condition absent
D ✔ ✘ ✔
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29 The graph shows a growth curve.
y-axis
time
Which is the most accurate variable to plot on the y-axis?
A dry mass
B fresh mass
C length
D volume
30 Which sex chromosomes in the egg and the sperm will produce a male child?

in egg in sperm
A X X
B X Y
C Y X
D Y Y

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31 The diagram shows a sperm cell.
Which part contains genes?
32 In a pea plant, the allele for round seeds (R) is dominant to the allele for wrinkled seeds (r).

What is the source of energy for this food chain?
A carbon dioxide
B minerals
C Sun
D water
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A corn → hens → humans

B grass → cows → humans
C potatoes → humans
D water plants → small fish → large fish → humans
carbon dioxide
in air
X
animals decomposing fossil fuels

material
in soil
green plants
A combustion
B decay
C photosynthesis
D respiration

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Which process is responsible for returning water vapour to the air at P?
A combustion
B condensation
C photosynthesis
D respiration
37 Which graph shows the growth of a population where there are no limiting factors?
A B C D
population size
population size
population size
population size
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
time time time time
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38 A farmer put some fertiliser on his field. Soon afterwards, there was a heavy storm and some of
the fertiliser drained into a lake.
lake
plants
lake?
crop plants lake plants
A decrease decrease
B decrease increase
C increase decrease
D increase increase
measured.
plants → small fish → large fish → bird of prey
Which organism on the bar chart is the large fish?
0.5
0.4
pesticide 0.3
concentration
in tissues / 0.2
mg per kg
0.1
0
A B C D
organism
40 Which activity will be least likely to lead to the extinction of species?
A conservation
B deforestation
C use of herbicides
D use of pesticides
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BIOLOGY 0610/01
October/November 2003
45 minutes
Soft clean eraser

There are forty questions on this paper. Answer all questions. For each question, there are four possible
answers, A, B, C and D.

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B animals only
C plants only
D some animals and some plants
2 Which characteristics do fish have?
backbone scales hair
A ✗ ✗ ✓
B ✗ ✓ ✗
C ✓ ✓ ✗
D ✓ ✗ ✓
Use this diagram, which shows the structure of a palisade cell, to answer questions 3 and 4.
2
4
1
5
3 Which features are also found in a liver cell?
4 In which part does photosynthesis take place?
A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4
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5 The diagrams show a leaf and a section through part of the same leaf.
Which label indicates an organ?
D C
6 Which features are shown by a red blood cell?
shape nucleus
A disc absent
B disc lobed
C irregular absent
D irregular lobed
7 The diagram shows two solutions that are separated by a partially permeable membrane.
partially permeable membrane
dilute concentrated
solution solution
of of
sucrose sucrose
X Y
In which direction will most water molecules move?
A from X to Y, against their concentration gradient

B from X to Y, down their concentration gradient
C from Y to X, against their concentration gradient
D from Y to X, down their concentration gradient
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8 By which process do oxygen molecules move down a concentration gradient?
A breathing
B diffusion
C osmosis
D respiration
9 What is the chemical nature of an enzyme?
A an amino acid
B a carbohydrate
C a protein
D a vitamin
10 The diagram shows an experiment using an enzyme.
2 cm3 of an enzyme
added and stirred
37°C 37°C 37°C
8 minutes later
cloudy cloudy clear
10 cm3 of a solution
of egg protein
The suspension might have become clear more quickly if
A more egg protein had been used.

B the mixture had not been stirred.
C the pH of the mixture had been changed.
D the temperature had been raised to 75 °C.
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11 Glycogen, protein and starch are all large molecules made from smaller basic units.
Which basic units form these molecules?
glycogen protein starch
A amino acids simple sugars fatty acids
B fatty acids simple sugars simple sugars
C simple sugars amino acids simple sugars
D simple sugars fatty acids amino acids
Which structure does not secrete digestive enzymes?
B
C

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13 The diagram shows part of a plant with a woody stem, which does not have enough water. The
leaves have wilted, but the stem is still firm and upright.
wilted leaf
firm, upright stem
Why have the leaves wilted?
A Photosynthesis cannot take place without water.

B The cells in the leaves have lost their internal pressure.
C The humidity in the air is too high.
D The lignin in the leaves has become soft.
Use this diagram, which shows a section through a leaf, to answer questions 14 and 15.
3
4
X
5
14 What takes place in the structures indicated?
transport of water to use of water to transport of sugar

the cells of the leaf make sugar to the stem and root
A 4 1 5
B 3 2 4
C 3 1 4
D 4 2 5
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15 The leaf is losing water to the atmosphere.
What processes are occurring at X and Y?
X Y
A diffusion evaporation
B evaporation diffusion
C osmosis transpiration
D transpiration osmosis
16 The table shows the deficiency symptoms that result from a lack of some substances in the
human diet.
Which symptom results from a deficiency in iron?
deficiency symptom
A anaemia (haemoglobin deficiency)
B rickets
C scurvy
D soft teeth
17 In an experiment to compare water loss, four similar leaves are treated with petroleum jelly
(Vaseline) and left on a table for one hour.
leaf 1 upper surface only covered

leaf 2 lower surface only covered
leaf 3 both surfaces covered
leaf 4 neither surface covered
Which shows the water loss from the leaves?
water loss
most least
A 1 4 3 2
B 1 2 4 3
C 4 3 1 2
D 4 1 2 3

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Which part carries oxygenated blood at low pressure?
lungs
A
B
rest of body
19 The diagram shows an experiment to find out the rate at which small land animals and freshwater
animals give off carbon dioxide during respiration.
All the tubes were kept at the same temperature and all animals were equally active.
In which tube would the indicator be the first to change colour?
A B C D
key
land animal
metal tray
freshwater animal
carbon dioxide indicator
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balloon
gas evolved
yeast in sugar yeast, sugar

solution and new compound
Which gas is evolved and which new compound is present?
A carbon dioxide ethanol
C oxygen ethanol
In which part are amino acids broken down to urea?
D A

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22 Which diagram shows a motor neurone?
A B
C D
suspensory
ligaments
lens
When a person looks at a close object, which of the following takes place?
suspensory
lens
ligaments
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24 The maps show the positions of different parent plants and the places where their seeds
germinated during the next year.
Which plant had its seeds dispersed by the wind?
A B
key
position of
X
parent plant
places where
X X
seeds germinated
direction of
wind
C D
X X
25 Flowers show adaptations for wind or insect pollination.
Which of these adaptations are found in wind-pollinated flowers?
anther nectary petals stigma
A firmly attached present coloured inside flower
B firmly attached present green outside flower
C loosely attached absent coloured inside flower
D loosely attached absent green outside flower

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26 The diagram represents a bacterium reproducing.
parent cell
two cells produced after twenty minutes
four cells produced after forty minutes
Why is this described as asexual reproduction?
A Gametes are produced.

B It is very quick.
C It produces a lot of new cells.
D Only one parent is needed.
27 Which of the following may be defined as ‘an increase in dry mass’?
A growth
B nutrition
C reproduction
D respiration
28 The graph shows the changes in the dry masses of two similar samples of seeds from the start of
germination.
seeds germinated
in the light
dry mass / g
seeds germinated
in the dark
0 3 6
time / days
What causes the change in dry mass after day 3 of the seeds germinated in the light?
A All the stored food has been used up.

B A lot of water has been absorbed.
C Photosynthesis has begun.
D The respiration rate has increased.
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29 Which terms describe the nucleus in the gametes and in the zygote of a human?
gametes zygote
A diploid diploid
B diploid haploid
C haploid diploid
D haploid haploid
A blood group
B body mass
C health
D height
father mother
parents
gametes Q
offspring R
son daughter
What are the sex chromosomes in gamete Q and daughter R?
Q R
A X XX
B X XY
C Y XX
D Y XY

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32 The diagram represents a food web. The letters represent organisms and the arrows show the
direction of the flow of energy.
W X
T U V
R S
P Q
A P and Q are decomposers.

B P and Q are herbivores.
C W and X are consumers.
D W and X are producers.
33 The diagram shows organisms in a food chain.
plant insect small bird bird of prey
Which organism is a producer?
A bird of prey
B insect
C plant
D small bird
34 Which term can be described as ‘many different species living together, interacting with each
other and with their physical environment’?
A a food chain
B a food web
C a nutrient cycle
D an ecosystem
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Sun
cloud
tree
rain
soil
A condensation
B respiration
C translocation
D transpiration

C
plant compounds
A
fossil fuels animal compounds D
decaying matter in soil

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37 The diagram shows how a new population may grow over time.
At which point are the greatest numbers being added to the population?
population
size B
D
time
38 Lichens grow on tree trunks and buildings. The diagrams show the number of lichens and the
amount of sulphur dioxide in the air for two areas, X and Y.
area X area Y
key
number number
or or lichens
amount amount
sulphur dioxide
in the air
Which conclusion can be made from these diagrams?
A An increase in the amount of sulphur dioxide results in a decrease in the number of lichens.
B Area X is more heavily polluted by sulphur dioxide than area Y.
C Lichens need sulphur dioxide to survive.
D Lichens produce sulphur dioxide and pollute the atmosphere.
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39 What is reduced by deforestation?
A force of rain hitting the ground

B rainwater run-off
C soil erosion
D soil fertility
40 What are the main undesirable effects of sulphur dioxide pollution released by factories, overuse
of fertilisers and nuclear fall out?
sulphur dioxide overuse of

nuclear fall out
pollution fertilisers
genetic
A acid rain eutrophication
mutations
genetic
B acid rain eutrophication
mutations
genetic
C eutrophication acid rain
mutations
genetic
D eutrophication acid rain
mutations
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MARK SCHEME for the November 2004 question paper
0610 BIOLOGY
0610/01 Paper 1 (Multiple Choice), maximum mark 40
Examination.
• CIE will not enter into discussion or correspondence in connection with these mark
schemes.
CIE is publishing the mark schemes for the November 2004 question papers for most IGCSE
and GCE Advanced Level syllabuses.
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Grade thresholds taken for Syllabus 0610 (Biology) in the November 2004 examination.
maximum minimum mark required for grade:

mark
A C E F
available
Component 1 40 37 32 26 23
The threshold (minimum mark) for B is set halfway between those for Grades A and C.
The threshold (minimum mark) for D is set halfway between those for Grades C and E.
The threshold (minimum mark) for G is set as many marks below the F threshold as the
E threshold is above it.
Grade A* does not exist at the level of an individual component.
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INTERNATIONAL GCSE
MARK SCHEME
MAXIMUM MARK: 40
SYLLABUS/COMPONENT: 0610/01
BIOLOGY
Paper 1 (Multiple Choice)
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IGCSE – NOVEMBER 2004 0610 1
Question Question
Key Key
Number Number
1 C 21 D
2 C 22 A
3 B 23 A
4 A 24 A
5 B 25 C
6 C 26 A
7 B 27 B
8 C 28 D
9 D 29 C
10 D 30 B
11 D 31 D
12 C 32 A
13 B 33 C
14 A 34 A
15 B 35 B
16 C 36 B
17 B 37 D
18 B 38 A
19 C 39 B
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BIOLOGY 0610/01
45 minutes
Soft clean eraser

answers A, B, C, and D.

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1 The diagram shows some organisms living in water.
plants
animals
decomposers
Which process is carried out by all the living organisms shown?
A photosynthesis
B pollination
C respiration
D transpiration
2 An animal has four legs, fur and a tail.
To which class of vertebrates does it belong?
A amphibians
B birds
C mammals
D reptiles
3 The diagram shows a type of cell.
Using the key below, which letter identifies the cell?
1 cell has a nucleus …………………………….. go to 2

cell has no nucleus ..…………………………. go to 3
2 cell has a central vacuole ……………………. A
cell has no central vacuole …………………… B
3 cell has granules inside it …………………….. C
cell has no granules inside it …………………. D
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4 Which part of a plant cell contains cellulose?
A cell wall
B chloroplast
C cytoplasm
D vacuole
5 The table shows the number of chloroplasts in three different types of leaf cell.
Which shows the correct numbers for each type of cell?
A 0 6 17
B 0 17 6
C 6 17 0
D 17 0 6
Which part will stain blue / black with iodine solution?
A B
7 Which is an organ?
A a group of ciliated cells
B the liver
C the nervous system
D the xylem
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A cell.
B organ.
C organ system.
D tissue.
9 What causes oxygen to diffuse into the blood from an alveolus (air sac) in the lungs?
A The oxygen concentration in the alveolus is higher than in the atmosphere.

B The oxygen concentration in the alveolus is lower than in the blood.
C The oxygen concentration in the atmosphere is higher than the carbon dioxide concentration.
D The oxygen concentration in the blood is lower than in the alveolus.
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10 A strong solution of salt accidentally flooded a field of young rice plants.
The graph shows the effect on two varieties of rice in the field.
100 variety X
80
60
percentage
plants alive
40
20
variety Y
0
0 2 4 6 8 10
time after flooding / days
What causes the effect shown by the graph?
A Water enters the root cells of X.

B Water enters the root cells of Y.
C Water leaves the root cells of X.
D Water leaves the root cells of Y.
11 Two samples of a human enzyme were used in an experiment. Before they were used
• sample X was heated to 80 oC and then cooled to 37 oC

• sample Y was cooled to 0 oC and then heated to 37 oC.
How will this affect their activity?
A Sample X and sample Y are no longer active.

B Sample X and sample Y will be equally active.
C Sample X will be more active than sample Y.
D Sample Y will be more active than sample X.

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12 The graph shows the effect of temperature on the digestion of starch.
rate of
reaction
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
o
temperature / C
At which temperature are most starch molecules broken down in one minute?
A 10 oC B 30 oC C 40 oC D 50 oC
13 Which of the following, needed for protein synthesis, is carried into a leaf through the xylem?
A carbon dioxide
B nitrate ions
C oxygen
D sugar
A B C D
black
water polythene
to keep
water out light
water
weed
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15 What is lacking in the diet of someone with anaemia (haemoglobin deficiency)?
A calcium
B iron
C vitamin C
D vitamin D
16 By which process is undigested waste material removed from the body?
A absorption
B assimilation
C egestion
D ingestion
17 The diagram shows the directions of blood flow through a heart.
Which chamber of the heart receives blood directly from the lungs?
A B
D C
18 Which of the following describes a vein?
valves thick muscle

present tissue in wall
A
B
C
D

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19 Anaerobic respiration in muscles can be summarised by the following equation.
glucose → X + energy
What is X?
A ethanol
B hydrogen
C lactic acid
D water
20 Which component of cigarette smoke is most likely to cause lung cancer?
A carbon dioxide
B carbon monoxide
C nicotine
D tar
21 How do sweat glands and blood vessels near the skin surface respond when body temperature
rises above normal?
blood vessels
sweat glands
near the skin surface
A decreased activity constriction

B decreased activity dilation
C increased activity constriction
D increased activity dilation
22 A person has a high-protein diet.
What describes the level of urea in the blood leaving the liver and in the urine leaving the
kidneys?
blood leaving liver urine leaving kidneys
A high urea high urea

B high urea low urea
C low urea high urea
D low urea low urea
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Which label points to the sensory neurone?
B
A
hot pan
24 In which way is the reproduction of a tree assisted by birds eating the fruit of the tree?
A dispersal
B fertilisation
C pollination
D variation
25 What is the correct sequence of structures involved in a reflex action?
A effector → sensory neurone → relay neurone → motor neurone → receptor

B effector → motor neurone → relay neurone → sensory neurone → receptor
C receptor → sensory neurone → relay neurone → motor neurone → effector
D receptor → relay neurone → sensory neurone → motor neurone → effector
26 Which route does an unfertilised human egg follow through the female reproductive system after
being released from the ovary?
A oviduct → uterus → vagina

B oviduct → vagina → uterus
C uterus → oviduct → vagina
D uterus → vagina → oviduct

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27 Which defines the development of an organism?
A increase in age
B increase in complexity
C increase in dry mass
D increase in height or length
28 Four test-tubes were set up similar to the one shown. Some of the seeds were soaked
beforehand.
cotton
wool
seeds
gauze
water
In which test-tube did the seeds germinate first?
temperature / oC seeds
A 5 not soaked
B 5 soaked
C 20 not soaked
D 20 soaked
29 A couple have two daughters and then three sons. They are expecting another child.
What is the chance of this child being a boy?
A 0% B 25 % C 50 % D 75 %
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30 Which sex chromosomes must be present in sperm and ovum for normal fertilisation leading to
the development of a male child?
sex sex
chromosomes chromosomes
in sperm in ovum
A X X
B Y X
C XX XX
D XY XX
31 The nucleus of a cell contains two pairs of chromosomes.
Which two nuclei are produced after mitosis?
A B
C D
32 In fruit flies, the allele for grey body, G, is dominant over the allele for black body, g.
The result of a mating between two flies is shown.
(parents) grey-bodied fly x black-bodied fly
(offspring) 33 grey-bodies flies + 38 black-bodied flies
What were the genotypes of the parents?
A Gg x gg B Gg x Gg C GG x gg D GG x Gg

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33 Which of the following is an example of a food chain?
A carbohydrate → fat → protein

B flower → fruit → seed
C grass → antelope → lion
D ingestion → assimilation → excretion
34 The surface waters of the ocean contain a population of microscopic plants (plankton).

C more light
D warmer ocean water
P
transpiration
Q
rainfall
R
evaporation
S lake
absorption
Which processes will be slowed down by an increase in humidity?
A P and Q
B P and R
C Q and R
D Q and S
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carbon dioxide
dead matter plants

X
animals
What does arrow X represent?
A decay
B nutrition
C photosynthesis
D respiration
countries.
years time?
A B
40 - 49 40 - 49
30 - 39 30 - 39
age 20 - 29 age 20 - 29
10 - 19 10 - 19
0-9 0-9
C D
40 - 49 40 - 49
30 - 39 30 - 39
age 20 - 29 age 20 - 29
10 - 19 10 - 19
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38 The graphs show the number of herbivores in a habitat over a period of time. At time X the
carnivores are removed from the habitat.
Which graph shows the effect of this on the number of herbivores?
A B
number of number of
herbivores herbivores
X time X time
C D
number of number of
herbivores herbivores
X time X time
39 Lichens are living organisms that grow on trees. Air pollution slows down the growth of lichens.
The graph shows the average percentage of each tree covered by lichens at different distances
from a city centre.
100
80
% cover 60
of lichens
40
20
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
distance from city centre / km
At which distance from the city centre is the air most polluted?
A 0 km B 3 km C 10 km D 14 km
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40 An insecticide sprayed on a crop washes into a lake in which there is the following food chain.
producers 1st consumer 2nd consumer 3rd consumer
What are the most likely levels of the insecticide in the tissues of the organisms?
(ppm = parts per million.)
producer 1st consumer 2nd consumer 3rd consumer

/ ppm / ppm / ppm / ppm
A 26.4 0.04 2.0 0.5

B 0.04 0.5 2.0 26.4
C 26.4 2.0 0.5 0.04
D 0.5 26.4 0.04 2.0
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MARK SCHEME for the November 2005 question paper
0610 BIOLOGY
0610/01 Paper 1 (Multiple Choice),
maximum raw mark 40
Examination.
The minimum marks in these components needed for various grades were previously published with
these mark schemes, but are now instead included in the Report on the Examination for this session.
• CIE will not enter into discussion or correspondence in connection with these mark schemes.
CIE is publishing the mark schemes for the November 2005 question papers for most IGCSE and
syllabuses’.
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IGCSE – NOVEMBER 2005 0610 1
Question Question
Key Key
Number Number
1 B 21 B
2 B 22 A
3 A 23 D
4 D 24 B
5 A 25 C
6 A 26 A
7 D 27 B
8 D 28 B
9 B 29 B
10 C 30 A
11 A 31 C
12 B 32 D
13 D 33 B
14 C 34 C
15 A 35 D
16 A 36 B
17 B 37 A
18 D 38 D
19 A 39 C
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BIOLOGY 0610/01
Paper 1 Multiple Choice (Core)
45 minutes
Soft clean eraser

Write your name, Centre number and candidate number on the answer sheet in the spaces provided unless
There are forty questions on this paper. Answer all questions.

For each question there are four possible answers A, B, C and D. Choose the one you consider correct and
record your choice in soft pencil on the separate answer sheet.

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1 The diagrams show two characteristics of living organisms.
flower
fruit
seedling
Which characteristics are shown?

B growth and reproduction
C reproduction and respiration
D respiration and excretion
2 The diagram shows some external features of a rat.
Which features, seen in the diagram, show that a rat is a mammal?
A two external ears and two eyes

B fur and whiskers
C tail and four legs
D milk and sweat production
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3 The diagram shows an animal whose scientific name is Loxodonta africana.
A africana
B Loxodonta
C mammal
D vertebrate
4 The diagram shows part of a flowering plant.
Using the key, identify this plant.
1 three petals …………………………………… go to 2

more than three petals ………………………. go to 3
2 leaves longer than they are wide …………… A

leaves wider than they are long ..…………… B
3 leaves parallel-veined ……………………….. C

leaves not parallel-veined …………………… D

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5 The diagram shows a palisade cell.
Which part contains chromosomes?
B
C
D
6 The diagram shows a cell from the stem of a plant.
chloroplast
cell wall
vacuole
cytoplasm
Which of the parts would not be found in a cell from the root?
A chloroplast
B cell wall
C cytoplasm
D vacuole
7 The table shows features that may be found in living cells.
Which features are found in a liver cell?
large cellulose
chloroplasts
A key
B = found
C = not found
D
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8 The diagram shows some heart muscle cells.
Which describes the level of organisation of these cells and their specific function?
level of organisation specific function
A organ contraction
B organ support
C tissue support
D tissue contraction
9 Which features are present in red blood cells and are also present in nerve cells?
cell membrane nucleus
A key
B = present
C = not present
D
10 Why does a red blood cell burst when placed in water?
A Dissolved substances diffuse into the cell.

B Dissolved substances diffuse out of the cell.
C Water diffuses into the cell.
D Water diffuses out of the cell.

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11 The diagram shows a fetus attached by the placenta to the uterus wall.
fetus
placenta
uterus wall
By which process do all substances pass between the placenta and the uterus wall?
A diffusion
B nutrition
C osmosis
D respiration
12 During digestion, large molecules are broken into smaller molecules by which of the following?
A bile
B enzymes
C peristalsis
D teeth
13 The graph shows the rate of an enzyme-controlled reaction at different temperatures.
Which point on the graph shows that the enzyme has been denatured (destroyed)?
B
rate of
reaction
A D
0 temperature
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14 What is needed in the diet of a man working hard in a hot climate?
high energy
protein extra water
intake
A key
B = needed
C = not needed
D
15 The diagram shows the small intestine, the liver and blood vessel P that joins them.
blood
vessel P
small liver
intestine
direction of blood flow
Which carbohydrate is found in blood vessel P and which carbohydrate is found in the liver?
blood vessel P liver
A glucose glycogen
B glucose starch
C maltose glycogen
D maltose starch

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16 The diagram shows some apparatus set up and kept at room temperature.
paper
clip
tubing containing
starch, proteases, test - tube
protein and simple
membrane permeable

C protein and simple sugar
17 Which cells pass from blood, through capillary walls, to tissues?
white blood red blood

cells cells
A key
B = pass
C = do not pass
D
18 The table shows the rates of water uptake and transpiration of a plant during a morning.
time 09.00 10.00 11.00 12.00
rate of water uptake / cm3 per hour 15 16 16 17

transpiration / cm3 per hour 7 12 16 19
At what time does the plant show signs of wilting?
A 09.00 B 10.00 C 11.00 D 12.00
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19 What describes anaerobic respiration?
energy released oxygen required waste products

20 What happens to the depth and rate of breathing during increased physical activity?
depth rate
A decrease decrease
B decrease increase
C increase decrease
D increase increase
21 The diagram shows a gaseous exchange surface (alveolus) and part of a nearby capillary.
air
alveolus wall
blood capillary
blood
What would increase the rate of absorption of oxygen into the capillary?
A increasing the thickness of alveolus wall

B increasing the surface area of alveolus wall
C lowering the concentration of oxygen in the alveolus
D slowing down the rate of breathing

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22 One body process is defined as the removal of toxic materials, the removal of waste products of
metabolism and removal of substances in excess.
Of which process is this a definition?
A excretion
B nutrition
C reproduction
D respiration

sweat production
surface of skin
A dilate decreases
C constrict decreases
D dilate increases
24 The table shows the composition of the urine of four people.
Which person is most likely to have been eating a lot of protein on a hot, dry, day?
urea content water content

person
of urine of urine
A high high
B high low
C low high
D low low
25 What shows the order in which these structures are involved in a reflex action?
start finish
A effector → motor neurone → relay neurone → sensory neurone → receptor

B effector → sensory neurone → motor neurone → relay neurone→ receptor
D receptor → motor neurone → sensory neurone → relay neurone→ effector
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26 The diagrams show invertebrates in a glass container in the light.
black cover glass lid invertebrates
damp sawdust
at the beginning of the experiment
after thirty minutes
Which response is shown by the animals?
A negative phototaxis
B negative phototropism
C positive phototaxis
D positive phototropism
A Gametes are produced by mitosis only.

B Gametes fuse together to form a zygote.
C Genetically identical nuclei are produced.
D It occurs in animals, but not in plants.

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28 The diagrams show two methods of birth control.
oviducts
cut and
tied
IUD
Which methods are illustrated?
A mechanical and chemical

B mechanical and surgical
C natural and mechanical
D natural and surgical
29 What is the dry mass of a plant?
A Its mass, after all the organic matter has been removed from it by heating.
B Its mass, after all the water has been removed from it by heating.
C Its mass, after it has not been watered for several days.
D Its mass, after its leaves and roots have been gently dried.
30 The experiment shown in the diagram was set up to investigate the conditions required for the
germination of bean seeds.
Which seed would be most likely to germinate?
B
C
A
oil layer
D
distilled water
boiled to
remove oxygen,
then cooled
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31 In living organisms, how may males and females be distinguished?
A amount of muscle
B body colour
C gametes
D size
A all Rr
B RR and rr
C RR and Rr
D Rr and rr
grass → wildebeest → lion
What do the arrows represent?
A digestion
B energy flow
C heat loss
D respiration

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34 Which is a food chain made up of a producer, herbivore and carnivore?
A bee → bee-eater → hawk
B hen → rat → owl
C maize → mouse → eagle
D sun → grass → sheep
35 Which organisms remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?
A carnivores
B decomposers
C herbivores
D producers
36 What are the effects of sewage pollution on the oxygen concentration and the number of bacteria
in a river?
oxygen concentration number of bacteria
Which arrow shows respiration in decomposers?
carbon in
atmosphere
A
B C
carbon in carbon in
dead organisms green plants
carbon in
D animals
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38 The graph shows the numbers of water fleas in a newly-created pond.
number
of water
fleas
time
What might have been responsible for the section X on the graph?
A addition of extra oxygenating plants to the pond

B increase in the birth rate of the water fleas
C increase in the food supply for the water fleas
D addition of predators which feed on water fleas
39 Which is a reason for conserving plant species?
A to absorb oxygen from the air

B to decrease rainfall
C to obtain drugs for medicinal use
D to release carbon dioxide into the air
40 The table shows the numbers of fish in a river downstream of a factory that started to release
waste hot water into the river in 1990.
number species
of fish in L M N O P Q R S T
1990 20 100 5000 1100 2 3 85 0 0

1992 150 2 100 65 0 0 560 30 26
What effect did the hot water have on the fish?
A a decrease in the number of species

B a decrease in the total number of fish
C an increase in the number of species
D an increase in the total number of fish
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This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and students, to indicate the requirements of the
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All Examiners are instructed that alternative correct answers and unexpected approaches in
candidates’ scripts must be given marks that fairly reflect the relevant knowledge and skills
demonstrated.
examination.
The grade thresholds for various grades are published in the report on the examination for most
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CIE is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2006 question papers for most IGCSE,
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IGCSE - OCT/NOV 2006 0610 01
Question Question
Key Key
Number Number
1 A 21 B
2 B 22 D
3 A 23 C
4 C 24 C
5 D 25 A
6 D 26 D
7 A 27 B
8 C 28 A
9 C 29 C
10 D 30 D
11 D 31 D
12 B 32 D
13 D 33 B
14 A 34 B
15 B 35 B
16 D 36 D
17 C 37 B
18 D 38 A
19 B 39 B
20 A 40 D
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BIOLOGY 0610/01
45 minutes
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A excretion
B movement
C nutrition
D sensitivity
2 Which of these features is used to classify organisms as flowering plants?
A roots with hairs

B seeds within fruits
C single-celled spores
D underground stems
cell membrane
cytoplasm
nucleus
What are these cells?
A liver cells
B palisade cells
C red blood cells
D white blood cells
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Use the key to identify the leaf.
1 leaf with several small leaflets ……………………… go to 2

leaf with one large leaf blade………….……………. go to 3
2 leaflets broad and flat ……………………………….. A
leaflets narrow and hair-like ………………………… B
3 leaf with smooth edge ……………………………….. C
leaf with toothed edge ……………………………….. D
5 The photomicrograph shows a cell from a type of pondweed.
R Q P
Which parts labelled on the diagram indicate that this is a plant cell?

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6 The diagram shows some of the main organs in the human body.
trachea
lung heart
oesophagus
diaphragm
liver stomach
intestine
Which group of organs belongs to the same organ system?
A diaphragm, oesophagus, trachea

B heart, liver, lungs
C heart, stomach, trachea
D oesophagus, intestine, stomach
7 Why is the epidermis of a leaf an example of a tissue?
A The cells all have a similar structure and function.

B The cells allow light to pass through.
C The cells allow water to enter them by osmosis.
D The cells are covered by a waxy cuticle.
8 On a dry, sunny day, water vapour moves through the stomata of a leaf.
Which phrase describes this movement?

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9 The dots represent molecules of a gas in four tubes.
In which tube do more molecules move from X to Y than in the opposite direction?
X Y
10 The graph shows the results of experiments in which the activity of an enzyme was measured at
different pH values.
optimum pH
increasing
enzyme
activity
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
pH
In which part of the alimentary canal would this enzyme be likely to work?
A mouth cavity
B oesophagus
C small intestine
D stomach

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11 The apparatus shown in the diagram was used for an experiment on starch digestion.
Which tube would contain most sugar after 20 minutes?
tube A tube B tube C tube D
starch starch
solution starch solution
and solution and
amylase amylase
water bath at 15 oC water bath at 37 oC
12 The table shows four substances and the parts of the plant to which they are transported.
substance part of plant
1 amino acids flower buds

2 carbon dioxide leaf cells
3 sucrose root cells
4 water stomata
Which are examples of translocation?
13 In humans, where does most absorption of digested food take place?
A colon
B kidney
C liver
D small intestine
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14 The graph shows how the rate of transpiration is affected by X.
rate of
transpiration
What is X?
A humidity
B light intensity
C soil moisture
D temperature
15 The table shows nutrients found in a biscuit.
Which nutrient needs no digestion?
A fat 3.0 g
B glucose 2.8 g
C protein 3.5 g
D starch 5.5 g
16 By which process is food moved through the alimentary canal?
A assimilation
B digestion
C ingestion
D peristalsis

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17 The diagram shows the circulation of blood in the body, through the heart, lungs and other
organs.
lungs
heart
other organs
What is the name of X?
A left atrium (auricle)

B right atrium (auricle)
C left ventricle
D right ventricle
18 What is produced during anaerobic respiration in muscles?
A
B
C
D
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19 Which chemical contains energy that is released in aerobic respiration?
A carbon dioxide
B glucose
C oxygen
D water
20 In an experiment to investigate anaerobic respiration, two bottles are set up in a warm room, as
shown in the diagram.
P Q
balloon balloon
sugar, yeast yeast

and water and water
What would happen to each balloon after one day?
P Q P Q
A B
P Q P Q
C D

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21 What describes the excretion of urea?
removal of removal of removal of

removal of
undigested metabolic substances
toxic products
food wastes in excess
A key
B true
C not true
D
22 The average percentage of water in human urine is 96 %. This percentage changes when
conditions change.
Which set of conditions will make the percentage of water in the urine decrease most?
conditions
temperature of the volume of water
amount of activity
surroundings drunk
A low low high

B low high low
C high low high
D high high low
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23 The diagram shows the muscles which control the size of the pupil in an eye.
iris
circular muscles
radial muscles
pupil
How do the muscles make the pupil larger?
A contract contract
B contract relax
C relax contract
D relax relax
24 How often is an egg usually released from the ovaries of a woman?
A once a week
B once every 14 days
C once every 28 days
D once every 9 months

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25 The diagram shows seedlings in an experiment on the tropic response of shoots to gravity and
light.
shoot shoot
to show
the effect
of gravity

in the dark
light from
shoot one side
to show shoot
the effect
of light
How has the shoot responded?
to gravity to light
A key
B = tropic response shown
C = no tropic response shown
D
26 Which is correct for sexual reproduction in flowering plants?
number of plants involved number of gametes
A always 1 more female than male

B always 1 more male than female
C 1 or 2 more female than male
D 1 or 2 more male than female
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27 Four test-tubes were set up as shown in the diagram and left for one week.
In which test-tube would the seeds germinate fastest and grow the most?
A B C D
cotton
wool plug
seeds on seeds on seeds on

dry cotton wet cotton wet cotton
wool wool oil layer wool
water boiled
to remove
oxygen
no water water water
seeds
in warm room in warm room in warm room in fridge
P
dry mass
Q
R
time
The letters represent three stages in the life cycle of a plant.
Which letter represents each stage?
green leaves seed

seed
developing germinating
A P Q R
B Q R P
C R P Q
D Q P R

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29 Which is a sudden change in a gene or chromosome?
A allele
B genotype
C mutation
D phenotype
30 A gene for the colour of hair in mice has two alleles. B represents the allele for grey hair, and b
represents the allele for white hair.
A mouse with grey hair breeds with a mouse with white hair producing four offspring, with
genotypes Bb, Bb, bb and bb.
A both heterozygous
B both homozygous dominant
C one heterozygous and one homozygous dominant
D one heterozygous and one homozygous recessive
31 A heterozygous tall pea plant, Tt, is self-fertilised.
What are the offspring most likely to be?
A all tall plants

B all plants of medium height
C one tall plant to three short plants
D three tall plants to one short plant
32 Which term can be described as ‘many different species living together, interacting with each
other and with their physical environment’?
A a food chain
B a food web
C a nutrient cycle
D an ecosystem
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A 1 and 2
B 1 and 4
C 2 only
D 2 and 4
34 What is not part of the carbon cycle?
A animals eating plants

B evaporation from a river
C fungi decomposing dead organisms
D plants absorbing carbon dioxide
35 The diagram shows a simplified water cycle.
water vapour in 3
animals
the atmosphere
2
1
plants
water in the soil
Which processes do arrows 1, 2 and 3 represent?
respiration precipitation transpiration
A 2 1 3
B 3 1 2
C 3 2 1
D 1 3 2

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36 The oxygen concentration in this aquarium was measured over a period of time.
It increased during daylight and decreased at night.
Which processes caused these results?
oxygen increase (day) oxygen decrease (night)
A animal nutrition decay

B decay animal nutrition
C movement photosynthesis
D photosynthesis respiration
37 The graph shows the changes in a human population.
number
of people
time
What could have caused the decrease in population at X?
A more medicines available

B introduction of new diseases
C increasing food supply
D decrease in population of predators
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38 What is an effect of deforestation?
A more erosion
B more species
C more transpiration
D more variety of habitats
What should be used to remove the weeds?
B herbicide
C organic manure
D pesticide
40 A pollutant causes a type of plant to lose its green colour.
How will this pollutant affect plants of this type over a long period of time?
A Colourless mutants will survive.

B Larger leaves will be produced.
C There will be no long-lasting effects.
D This type of plant will not survive.
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IGCSE – October/November 2007 0610 01
Question Question
Key Key
Number Number
1 C 21 D
2 B 22 B
3 C 23 A
4 C 24 A
5 A 25 A
6 D 26 B
7 B 27 C
8 C 28 D
9 A 29 B
10 D 30 C
11 C 31 C
12 D 32 C
13 B 33 D
14 B 34 A
15 B 35 C
16 B 36 D
17 B 37 A
18 D 38 C
19 D 39 A
20 D 40 A
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BIOLOGY 0610/01
Paper 1 Multiple Choice October/November 2007
45 minutes
Soft clean eraser
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2 The table shows the classification of four vertebrate animals.
animal 1 animal 2 animal 3 animal 4
phylum Chordata Chordata Chordata Chordata

class Mammalia Mammalia Mammalia Mammalia
order Dermoptera Dermoptera Dermoptera Dermoptera
family Lemuridae Indridae Lemuridae Indridae
genus Eulemur Propithecus Eulemur Avahi
species fulvus diadema coronatus laniger
Which two organisms are most closely related?
3 Cacti have fewer stomata than other plants.
How does this help them to survive in desert conditions?
A It increases loss of water.

B It increases uptake of carbon dioxide.
C It reduces loss of water.
D It reduces uptake of carbon dioxide.
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1 front limbs with five fingers ……………………… go to 2

front limbs with four fingers ……………………… go to 3
2 skin with spots ……………………………………. A
skin without spots ………………………………… B
3 tail with fins ………………………………………… C
tail without fins …………………………………….. D
Which structures are also found in a root hair cell of a plant?
X Y Z
A key
B = present in root hair cell
C = not present in root hair cell
D

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Which cell performs the function of contraction?
A B C D
7 Which of these structures is a single tissue?
A chloroplast
B phloem
C urethra
D uterus
A B C D
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9 The arrows in the diagram show the movement of oxygen and carbon dioxide between body cells
and the blood in capillaries.
key
oxygen
blood flow carbon

dioxide
body cell
capillary
By which process does this movement occur?
A diffusion
B excretion
C osmosis
D respiration
10 The diagram shows the apparatus used in an experiment on osmosis.
1 2 3 4
sugar
distilled
solution
water sugar
solution
dialysis
tubing distilled
water
In which tubes will osmosis take place?
11 What helps proteins to change into amino acids?
A antibodies
B auxins
C enzymes
D hormones

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12 The graph shows the effect of pH on the rate of reaction of an enzyme.
rate of
reaction
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
pH
What does the graph show?
A The enzyme is destroyed at pH 9.

B The enzyme works best at pH 6.
C The rate of reaction halves as the pH changes from pH 5 to pH 7.
D The rate of reaction is the same at pH 5 and pH 8.5.
13 What is the definition of digestion?
A Large insoluble molecules are changed into faeces.

B Large insoluble molecules are changed into smaller soluble molecules.
C Small soluble molecules are carried to the liver.
D Small soluble molecules are passed through the wall of the intestine.
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14 The diagram shows blood vessel P which carries digested food from the small intestine to the
liver.
liver
blood vessel
P
small
intestine
What describes the level of glucose in blood vessel P and the level of glycogen in the liver,
shortly after a meal containing carbohydrates?
glucose in blood vessel P glycogen in liver
A high decreasing
B high increasing
C low decreasing
D low increasing
15 The diagram shows a section through a leaf, seen under the microscope.
In which part is the carbon dioxide concentration lowest on a warm sunny day?

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16 What shows the correct translocation of carbohydrate in a potato plant that is growing in bright
sunlight?
source of type of carbohydrate destination of

carbohydrate translocated carbohydrate
A leaves glucose tubers

B leaves sucrose tubers
C tubers glucose leaves
D tubers sucrose leaves
Which part carries oxygenated blood at low pressure?
lungs
A B
rest of body
18 Which conditions of humidity, light intensity and temperature make transpiration slowest?
humidity / % light intensity temperature / oC
A 10 high 4
B 10 low 14
C 80 high 14
D 80 low 4
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19 What are features of gaseous exchange surfaces in animals?
A thick-walled, dry, large area

B thick-walled, moist, small area
C thin-walled, dry, small area
D thin-walled, moist, large area
20 An athlete produces lactic acid in the leg muscles while running a race. After the race he is seen
to breathe faster and deeper.
How does this help to remove the lactic acid?
A More carbon dioxide is used up.

B More energy is needed.
C More lactic acid is breathed out.
D More oxygen is breathed in.
21 The flow diagram shows what happens to food in humans.
Which stage shows human respiration?
large complex food molecules
smaller food molecules in the gut
smaller food molecules in

the blood and body cells
C D
large molecules smaller molecules and
in body cells energy in body cells

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22 Blood is filtered in the kidneys. After this filtration, some substances are reabsorbed into the
blood and other substances pass out of the body in the urine.
Which line shows the correct movement of substances in a healthy person?
substances reabsorbed into the substances passed out of the

blood body in the urine
A glucose, some salts, urea glucose, some salts, some water

B glucose, some salts, some water some salts, some water, urea
C some salts, some water, urea glucose, some water, urea
D some salts, some water, urea glucose, some salts, some water
23 Four urine samples were collected on different days from a person whose exercise and water
intake was the same each day.
Which sample was collected on a cold day?
volume of urine volume of sweat

produced / dm3 produced / dm3
A 1.5 0.8
B 0.8 0.8
C 0.8 1.5
D 0.4 0.8
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24 The diagram shows the human nervous system.
Which letter indicates a part of the central nervous system?
25 The diagram shows a person sweating in hot weather.
What part is played by sweat glands during the process of sweating?
A effector
B receptor
C sense-organ
D stimulus

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26 The diagram shows a vertical section through a flower.
What are X and Y?
X Y
A anther filament
B anther style
C filament stigma
D stigma style
27 The diagram shows a woman’s menstrual cycle.
On which day is intercourse most likely to result in the woman becoming pregnant?
bleeding bleeding bleeding bleeding

starts stops starts stops
day day day day

7 14 21 28
A B C D
28 What must always be available to seeds before they germinate?
A carbon dioxide
B light
C mineral salts
D oxygen
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29 Four samples of seeds were allowed to germinate in different conditions of temperature and light,
as shown in the table.
sample temperature (°C) light
1 20 absent
2 20 present
3 5 absent
4 5 present
A typical seedling from each sample was removed after seven days.
Which seedling was from sample 4?
A B C D
yellow
green
green
yellow
30 What causes humans to have different blood groups?
A differences in climates
B differences in diets
C differences in genes
D differences in hormones
31 The genetic diagram shows a breeding experiment that starts with crossing a homozygous tall
plant (TT) with a homozygous short plant (tt).
TT × tt
Tt Tt Tt × Tt
TT Tt Tt × tt
Tt Tt tt × tt
tt tt tt tt
Which genetic cross gives 1 : 1 phenotypic and genotypic ratios?
A Tt × Tt B TT × tt C Tt × tt D tt × tt

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father mother
parents
gametes Q
offspring R
son daughter
What are the sex chromosomes in gamete Q and daughter R?
Q R
A X XX
B X XY
C Y XX
D Y XY
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33 The diagram shows organisms feeding on a dead rat and one of the organisms which, in turn,
feeds on them.
What is needed to complete the food chain?
A carnivore
B consumer
C predator
D producer
34 The diagram shows a food chain based on a tree.
tree aphids beetles birds
Which diagram shows a pyramid of biomass for this food chain?
A B C D

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A corn → hens → humans
B grass → cows → humans
C potatoes → humans
D water plants → small fish → large fish → humans
A active transport
D photosynthesis
37 The diagram shows the movement of two gases during the day and during the night.
during the day during the night
W Y
X Z
Which letters represent carbon dioxide?
A W and Y B W and Z C X and Y D X and Z
38 The diagram shows part of a chart explaining the effect of different factors on a human
population.
small large
contraception
Which factor goes in the empty box?
A crop failure
B disease
C improved health care
D natural disaster
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39 A large amount of herbicide is applied to a field. Heavy rainfall carries much of it into a nearby
lake.
What will be the effect of this on the lake?
A Herbicide decreases the growth of water plants.

B Herbicide decreases the number of bacteria.
C Herbicide increases the rate of evaporation from the lake.
D Herbicide kills the fish.
40 The table shows the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere in three different years.
year 1930 1980 1990

carbon dioxide / parts per million 300 330 370
What is the most likely cause of this change?
A destruction of rainforests
B increased use of fertilisers containing nitrogen
C pollution of air by sulphur dioxide
D rise in the sea level
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Question Question
Key Key
Number Number
1 B 21 B
2 D 22 D
3 D 23 C
4 D 24 B
5 D 25 B
6 C 26 C
7 A 27 C
8 C 28 B
9 A 29 D
10 A 30 B
11 A 31 B
12 C 32 C
13 C 33 D
14 B 34 A
15 C 35 B
16 B 36 B
17 A 37 D
18 C 38 C
19 B 39 A
20 B 40 D
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45 minutes
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1 Which characteristic is shown by all living things?
A breathing
B growing
C sleeping
D walking
2 The diagrams show four different animals. They are not drawn to the same scale.
W X
Y Z
Which are vertebrates?
A W and X B X and Y C Y and Z D W and Z
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The following key may be used to identify the plant on which the flower is growing.
1 petals separate from sepals ................................ go to 2

petals and sepals joined ...................................... plant P
2 flower with four stamens ...................................... plant Q
flower with more than four stamens ..................... go to 3
3 ovary as tall as wide ............................................ plant R
ovary taller than wide ........................................... go to 4
4 flower has two petals ........................................... plant S
flower has more than two petals .......................... plant T
To which plant does the flower belong?
A plant P B plant Q C plant R D plant T
4 Which two functions does xylem perform?
absorption conduction contraction support
A key
B = performs
C = does not perform
D

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A epidermis
B muscle
C nerve
D palisade
6 Which diagram shows a cell from the liver?
A B C D
7 The diagrams show a leaf and a section through part of the same leaf.
Which label on the diagrams indicates an organ?
A
B
D
C
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8 What is the main function of muscle?
A absorption
B conduction
C contraction
D transport
9 Which two features are found in both a root hair cell and a red blood cell?
A cell membrane and cytoplasm

B cell membrane and vacuole
C nucleus and chloroplast
D nucleus and cytoplasm
10 What controls the passage of substances into and out of plant cells?
A the cell surface membrane

B the cellulose cell wall
C the chloroplasts
D the vacuole
11 An experiment on diffusion was set up as shown in the diagram.
partially
mixture of protein permeable
solution and membrane
protease
water at 37 °C
What was found in the water after 15 minutes?
A amino acids
B fatty acids
C glucose
D glycerol

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12 Which substance is an enzyme?
A bile
B fibrinogen
C lipase
D maltose
In which parts does peristalsis take place?
14 Some liquid is collected from the xylem in the stem of a plant.
What is present in the liquid?
A amino acids
B inorganic ions
C starch
D sugar
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15 The diagram shows cells from a storage organ of a flowering plant after they have been stained
with iodine solution.
Structures X stain black.
What does this show that structures X contain?
A chlorophyll
B fat
C starch
D sugar
2 3
capillaries capillaries of the

of the lungs heart rest of the body
1 4
Which two vessels carry blood at the highest pressure?

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17 The diagram shows an external view of the human heart.
right atrium
left atrium
X
right ventricle
left ventricle
What is the name of the blood vessel labelled X?
A coronary artery
B hepatic artery
C pulmonary artery
D renal artery
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18 The diagram shows two shoots at the start of an experiment on transpiration.
shoot X shoot Y
spring balance
30 g 30 g
oil
water
What are the readings on the spring balances after three days?
shoot X shoot Y
A 30 g 30 g
B 30 g 25 g
C 25 g 30 g
D 25 g 25 g

20 Gas exchange in annelid worms occurs through the whole of the skin surface.
What are the most likely characteristics of the skin surface?
surface area condition

to volume ratio of surface
A large dry
B large wet
C small dry
D small wet

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21 An athlete runs a race. The graph shows how the concentration of lactic acid in his leg muscles
changes.
6
lactic acid
concentration 4
(arbitary units)
2
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
time from start of race / min
For how long did the athlete run?
A 2 minutes
B 4 minutes
C 6 minutes
D 10 minutes
22 The diagram shows the human excretory system and its main associated blood vessels.
Which labelled structure contains urine?
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23 The table shows the amount of water and salt lost from the kidneys and skin on a hot day and on
a cold day. Food and drink intake are the same on both days.
water lost from water lost from salt lost from salt lost from
kidneys / dm3 skin / dm3 kidney / g skin / g
cold day 1.8 0.0 20.2 0.0

hot day 0.4 2.3 14.4 5.8
What do these results show?
A Less water is lost from the kidneys on a cold day than on a hot day.
B More salt is lost from the kidneys on a hot day than on a cold day.
C The total amount of salt lost each day is the same.
D Water is not lost from the kidneys on hot days.
24 The diagram shows bones and muscles in the human arm.
4 3
Which row correctly identifies the biceps, triceps and ulna?
biceps triceps ulna
A 1 2 4
B 1 2 3
C 2 1 4
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25 The diagram shows the apparatus used to investigate the effect of light on the growth of three
plant shoots.
shoot with black box

foil cap
shoot with light
tip removed
untreated shoot
Which diagram shows the likely result after one day?
A B
C D
26 Some couples who do not want to have babies avoid sexual intercourse for certain days in the
woman’s menstrual cycle.
Which kind of birth control is this?
A chemical
B mechanical
C natural
D surgical
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27 Seed dispersal, fertilisation, seed germination and pollination are processes in plant reproduction.
What is the correct sequence for events after pollination?
A dispersal → fertilisation → germination
B dispersal → germination → fertilisation
C fertilisation → dispersal → germination
D germination → fertilisation → dispersal
28 What is not normally essential for germination?
A enzymes
B light
C oxygen
D warmth
29 The diagrams show a camel before and after drinking a large volume of water.
before after
A Growth has occurred because the animal has increased in volume.

B Growth has occurred because the animal has increased in mass.
C Growth has not occurred because the animal’s height is unaltered.
D Growth has not occurred because the dry mass has not increased.
30 The nucleus in each cell in the stem of a plant contains 32 chromosomes.
How many chromosomes are there in the nuclei of its pollen grains?
A 8 B 16 C 32 D 64

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31 The diagram shows the offspring of a cross between two wolves.
brown
× wolf W
brown brown white
Brown colour is caused by a dominant allele B and white colour by a recessive allele b.
What are the genotype and the phenotype of wolf W?
genotype phenotype
A B brown
B Bb brown
C brown B
D brown Bb
32 What is an advantage of a short food chain?
A A few producers can support a large number of consumers.

B It is easier for consumers to find food.
C Less energy is lost in the food chain.
D Less food is required by the consumers.
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33 Fungi are decomposers.
lettuce plants slugs toads grass snakes
fungi
Why are they important in the food web?
A They provide food for snakes.

B They control the numbers of toads.
C They provide energy for plant growth.
D They release minerals essential for plant growth.
A B
C D

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carbon dioxide in
atmosphere
fossil fuels
coal, oil
and gas
Which process is missing from the diagram?
A combustion
B photosynthesis
C respiration
D transpiration
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36 The diagram shows the water cycle. The arrows show four processes that take place during this
cycle.
cloud
T
R
Q
S land
sea
Which combination identifies these processes?
condensation evaporation precipitation
A Q R T
B R Q T
C R S T
D S Q R
37 The populations of four organisms in a lake were measured between 1908 and 1990.
Which organism was affected by an outbreak of disease in 1984?
number of C
organisms
1980 1982 1984 1986 1988 1990

year

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38 Lichens are organisms that do not grow well in air containing sulphur dioxide.
a country area 15 km away?
A B
number of number of
0 0
0 distance (km) 15 0 distance (km) 15
city country city country
centre area centre area
C D
number of number of
0 0
0 distance (km) 15 0 distance (km) 15
city country city country
centre area centre area
39 Four water samples are collected from different places along a river. The average number of
organisms per species and the number of different species of organisms are counted.
Which water sample is most polluted?
average number of number of

organisms per species species
A 650 5
B 280 30
C 400 17
D 420 43
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40 The graph shows how the concentration of oxygen and the numbers of fish and bacteria in a river
change when sewage flows into it.
sewage introduced
R
0 10 20 30 40 50
miles downstream
What are P, Q and R?
P Q R
A bacteria oxygen fish

B fish bacteria oxygen
C fish oxygen bacteria
D oxygen fish bacteria
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0610 BIOLOGY
examination.
syllabuses.
PMT

Question Question
Key Key
Number Number
1 D 21 C
2 D 22 A
3 B 23 C
4 D 24 D
5 A 25 C
6 A 26 C
7 A 27 C
8 C 28 B
9 D 29 A
10 B 30 A
11 D 31 D
12 B 32 D
13 D 33 A
14 B 34 A
15 C 35 D
16 B 36 C
17 B 37 A
18 A 38 B
19 D 39 A
20 B 40 A
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BIOLOGY 0610/11
45 minutes
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IB09 11_0610_11/RP
PMT
1 Which process produces heat to maintain a person’s body temperature?
A excretion
B nutrition
C reproduction
D respiration
2 Which shows an organism that has been named using the binomial system?
A Bacterium
B Flowering plant
C HIV
D Homo sapiens
Which arthropod is an insect?
A B C D
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plant

A B C D
Which labelling line is not correct?
A cell membrane
B cytoplasm
C stoma
D cell wall

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6 The photograph shows some human cells under the microscope.
What are structures P and Q?
P Q
A cytoplasm cell membrane

B cytoplasm cell wall
C nucleus cell membrane
D nucleus cell wall
7 Which cell moves dust particles out of the body?
A ciliated
B muscle
C red blood
D xylem
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8 The diagrams show four types of tissues found in living organisms.
Which tissue is involved in contraction?
A B C D
9 What increases the rate of diffusion of oxygen into red blood cells in the lungs?
A Air leaving the lungs is saturated with water vapour.

B Air leaving the lungs still contains 16 % oxygen.
C Blood arriving in the lungs is saturated with oxygen.
D Blood is taken away from the lungs as it circulates.
10 The diagrams show an experiment when set up and the same experiment two hours later.
when set up two hours later
partially
permeable
membrane
dye has
concentrated moved
sugar solution pure into this
coloured with dye water side
What explains the movement of water and dye?
movement of water movement of dye
A diffusion osmosis
B osmosis diffusion
C osmosis translocation
D translocation diffusion

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A B
rate of rate of
reaction reaction
20 70 20 70
C D
rate of rate of
reaction reaction
20 70 20 70
Which cell type absorbs the most carbon dioxide during the day?
13 Which element is found in a molecule of chlorophyll?
A calcium
B iron
C lead
D magnesium
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14 Which substances do root hairs take from the soil?
A water and carbon dioxide

B water and mineral ions
C carbon dioxide and oxygen and mineral ions
D carbon dioxide and oxygen and water
15 The diagram shows a plant.
What is the pathway taken by most of the water absorbed by this plant?
A X→Y→Z
B W→Y→Z
C Z→Y→X
D Z→Y→W
16 What describes the aortic (semi-lunar) and bicuspid (mitral) heart valves when the left ventricle is
relaxing?
aortic valve bicuspid valve
A closed closed
B closed open
C open closed
D open open

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17 The diagram shows the blood circulatory system of a human.
lungs
upper
body
liver
gut
kidneys
lower
body
How many times does the blood pass through the heart on its way from the kidneys to the aorta?
A one
B two
C four
D more than four
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18 From the graph, when did the person begin a period of vigorous exercise after resting?
C D
breathing rate / B
breaths per minute
A
time / minutes
20 The diagram shows two experiments on the gaseous exchange in small aerobic crustaceans.
Soda-lime absorbs carbon dioxide.
P Q
coloured coloured
small aerobic
crustaceans
wire gauze
soda-lime glass beads instead
of soda-lime
P Q
A left right
B left stays still
C right left
D right stays still

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A brain
B kidney
C liver
D stomach
22 Blood passes through the kidney and some substances leave the blood as filtered liquid. From
this liquid certain substances are reabsorbed back into the blood.
The table shows the percentage of four substances in the blood plasma, the filtered liquid and
urine.
percentage of substance
substance in the blood in the filtered
in the urine
plasma liquid
glucose 0.10 0.10 0.00

protein 9.00 0.00 0.00
urea 0.03 0.03 2.00
water 90.0 99.0 97.0
Which substances are reabsorbed from the filtered liquid?
A glucose and water

B protein and glucose
C urea and protein
D water and urea
23 After a meal, the concentration of blood glucose increases.
What then causes the concentration of blood glucose to return to normal?
A adrenalin
B blood cells
C insulin
D platelets
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24 A bright light suddenly shines into a person’s eyes.
What happens?
A The lenses become more concave.

B The lenses become more convex.
25 How does the rhythm method of family planning work?
A A physical barrier stops sperms reaching the egg.

B Implantation is prevented.
C Intercourse is avoided near the time of ovulation.
D Ovulation is prevented.
26 The diagram shows a flower in section.
Where will fertilisation occur?

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germination.
seeds germinated
in the light
dry mass / g
seeds germinated
in the dark
0 3 6
time / days

28 The diagram shows a bean seed when planted and the same seed two days later.
Which conditions are necessary for these changes to occur?
suitable presence of presence of presence of

temperature water carbon dioxide oxygen
A
B
C
D
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13
The albino allele is recessive.
What are the chances of albino parents having a normal child?
A 0% B 50 % C 75 % D 100 %
30 In cats, the allele for short hair is dominant to the allele for long hair.
A short-haired cat and a long-haired cat had several families of offspring (kittens). All their kittens
were short-haired.
One of these kittens matured and mated with a long-haired cat.
What would be the expected phenotypes of their offspring?

A 1 : 1 short to long
B 3 : 1 short to long
C all long-haired
D all short-haired
31 A man who was blood group A and a woman who was blood group B had four children, each with
a different blood group A, B, AB and O.
Which type of variation does this demonstrate?
A continuous, environmental and genetic

B continuous and genetic only
C discontinuous, environmental and genetic
D discontinuous and genetic only

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32 The diagram shows some food relationships in a woodland area.
Which of the labelled animals are in competition with seed-eating insects for their food?
C birds of prey
B birds D birds
A insects insects
flowers (nectar) seeds
woodland plants
carnivores
herbivores
producers
A B C D
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34 The diagram shows the flow of energy through four organisms in a food chain.
sunlight
35 Which arrow represents carbon dioxide from plant respiration?
carbon dioxide
dissolved in
seas, lakes, etc
carbon dioxide
gas in the air
A
B C D
carbon compounds carbon
coal
in decaying compounds
oil, etc
organisms in plants
carbon compounds
in animals

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36 The equation shows the breakdown of glucose during aerobic respiration.
glucose + oxygen → product P + product Q
This process is a part of
A the carbon cycle only.

B the energy cycle only.
C the carbon and water cycles.
D the water cycle only.
37 Which graph shows the effect on the numbers of prey when their predators are removed?
A B
numbers numbers
of prey of prey
time time
C D
numbers numbers
of prey of prey
time time
A person sprays the rose-bush with pesticide.
Which organism does the person want to kill?
A B C D
rose-bush greenfly beetle small bird
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39 The levels of carbon dioxide in the Earth’s atmosphere have increased during the last one
hundred years.
What is the most likely cause of this?
A cutting down large areas of forest

B increased production of crops
C over-use of inorganic fertilisers
D widespread use of pesticides
40 The graph shows the relationship between sulfur dioxide pollution and the number of lichen
species found on trees.
number of
lichen species
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
sulfur dioxide level / µg m–3
From the graph, which statement is correct?
A As sulfur dioxide levels increase the number of lichen species decreases.

B Lichens cannot survive if any sulfur dioxide is present.
C Lichens are not affected by sulfur dioxide pollution.
D As sulfur dioxide levels increase so do numbers of lichen species.
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0610 BIOLOGY
examination.
syllabuses.
PMT

Question Question
Key Key
Number Number
1 A 21 C
2 A 22 D
3 C 23 C
4 D 24 A
5 B 25 C
6 D 26 B
7 D 27 C
8 B 28 C
9 A 29 A
10 D 30 D
11 B 31 A
12 C 32 A
13 B 33 D
14 D 34 C
15 D 35 A
16 B 36 B
17 B 37 D
18 B 38 A
19 D 39 A
20 A 40 A
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BIOLOGY 0610/12
45 minutes
Soft clean eraser
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IB09 11_0610_12/RP
PMT
1 The photograph shows some human cells under the microscope.
What are structures P and Q?
P Q
A cytoplasm cell membrane

B cytoplasm cell wall
C nucleus cell membrane
D nucleus cell wall
2 Which cell moves dust particles out of the body?
A ciliated
B muscle
C red blood
D xylem
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3 The diagrams show four types of tissues found in living organisms.
Which tissue is involved in contraction?
A B C D
4 Which process produces heat to maintain a person’s body temperature?
A excretion
B nutrition
C reproduction
D respiration
Which arthropod is an insect?
A B C D
A Bacterium
B Flowering plant
C HIV
D Homo sapiens

PMT
7 What increases the rate of diffusion of oxygen into red blood cells in the lungs?
A Air leaving the lungs is saturated with water vapour.

B Air leaving the lungs still contains 16 % oxygen.
C Blood arriving in the lungs is saturated with oxygen.
D Blood is taken away from the lungs as it circulates.
partially
permeable
membrane
dye has
concentrated moved
A diffusion osmosis
B osmosis diffusion
Which labelling line is not correct?
A cell membrane
B cytoplasm
C stoma
D cell wall
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plant

A B C D
11 Which substances do root hairs take from the soil?
A water and carbon dioxide

B water and mineral ions
C carbon dioxide and oxygen and mineral ions
D carbon dioxide and oxygen and water

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What is the pathway taken by most of the water absorbed by this plant?
A X→Y→Z
B W→Y→Z
C Z→Y→X
D Z→Y→W
Which cell type absorbs the most carbon dioxide during the day?
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14 Which element is found in a molecule of chlorophyll?
A calcium
B iron
C lead
D magnesium
A B
rate of rate of
reaction reaction
20 70 20 70
C D
rate of rate of
reaction reaction
20 70 20 70
16 What describes the aortic (semi-lunar) and bicuspid (mitral) heart valves when the left ventricle is
relaxing?
aortic valve bicuspid valve
A closed closed
B closed open
C open closed
D open open

PMT
17 The diagram shows the blood circulatory system of a human.
lungs
upper
body
liver
gut
kidneys
lower
body
How many times does the blood pass through the heart on its way from the kidneys to the aorta?
A one
B two
C four
D more than four
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18 The diagram shows two experiments on the gaseous exchange in small aerobic crustaceans.
Soda-lime absorbs carbon dioxide.
P Q
coloured coloured
small aerobic
crustaceans
wire gauze
soda-lime glass beads instead
of soda-lime
P Q
A left right
B left stays still
C right left
D right stays still

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10
20 From the graph, when did the person begin a period of vigorous exercise after resting?
C D
breathing rate / B
breaths per minute
A
time / minutes
21 After a meal, the concentration of blood glucose increases.
What then causes the concentration of blood glucose to return to normal?
A adrenalin
B blood cells
C insulin
D platelets
22 A bright light suddenly shines into a person’s eyes.
What happens?
A The lenses become more concave.

B The lenses become more convex.
A brain
B kidney
C liver
D stomach
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11
24 Blood passes through the kidney and some substances leave the blood as filtered liquid. From
this liquid certain substances are reabsorbed back into the blood.
The table shows the percentage of four substances in the blood plasma, the filtered liquid and
urine.
percentage of substance
substance in the blood in the filtered
in the urine
plasma liquid
glucose 0.10 0.10 0.00

protein 9.00 0.00 0.00
urea 0.03 0.03 2.00
water 90.0 99.0 97.0
Which substances are reabsorbed from the filtered liquid?
A glucose and water

B protein and glucose
C urea and protein
D water and urea
25 The diagram shows a flower in section.
Where will fertilisation occur?

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26 The diagram shows a bean seed when planted and the same seed two days later.
Which conditions are necessary for these changes to occur?
suitable presence of presence of presence of

temperature water carbon dioxide oxygen
A
B
C
D
germination.
seeds germinated
in the light
dry mass / g
seeds germinated
in the dark
0 3 6
time / days

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13
28 How does the rhythm method of family planning work?
A A physical barrier stops sperms reaching the egg.

B Implantation is prevented.
C Intercourse is avoided near the time of ovulation.
D Ovulation is prevented.
29 In cats, the allele for short hair is dominant to the allele for long hair.
A short-haired cat and a long-haired cat had several families of offspring (kittens). All their kittens
were short-haired.
One of these kittens matured and mated with a long-haired cat.
What would be the expected phenotypes of their offspring?

A 1 : 1 short to long
B 3 : 1 short to long
C all long-haired
D all short-haired
30 A man who was blood group A and a woman who was blood group B had four children, each with
a different blood group A, B, AB and O.
Which type of variation does this demonstrate?
A continuous, environmental and genetic

B continuous and genetic only
C discontinuous, environmental and genetic
D discontinuous and genetic only
The albino allele is recessive.
What are the chances of albino parents having a normal child?
A 0% B 50 % C 75 % D 100 %

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14
32 Which graph shows the effect on the numbers of prey when their predators are removed?
A B
numbers numbers
of prey of prey
time time
C D
numbers numbers
of prey of prey
time time
33 Which arrow represents carbon dioxide from plant respiration?
carbon dioxide
dissolved in
seas, lakes, etc
carbon dioxide
gas in the air
A
B C D
coal
in decaying compounds
oil, etc
organisms in plants
carbon compounds
in animals
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15
34 The equation shows the breakdown of glucose during aerobic respiration.
glucose + oxygen → product P + product Q
This process is a part of
A the carbon cycle only.

B the energy cycle only.
C the carbon and water cycles.
D the water cycle only.
carnivores
herbivores
producers
A B C D
A person sprays the rose-bush with pesticide.
Which organism does the person want to kill?
A B C D
rose-bush greenfly beetle small bird

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37 The diagram shows some food relationships in a woodland area.
C birds of prey
B birds D birds
A insects insects
woodland plants
38 The diagram shows the flow of energy through four organisms in a food chain.
sunlight
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17
39 The graph shows the relationship between sulfur dioxide pollution and the number of lichen
species found on trees.
number of
lichen species
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
sulfur dioxide level / µg m–3
From the graph, which statement is correct?
A As sulfur dioxide levels increase the number of lichen species decreases.

B Lichens cannot survive if any sulfur dioxide is present.
C Lichens are not affected by sulfur dioxide pollution.
D As sulfur dioxide levels increase so do numbers of lichen species.
40 The levels of carbon dioxide in the Earth’s atmosphere have increased during the last one
hundred years.
What is the most likely cause of this?
A cutting down large areas of forest

B increased production of crops
C over-use of inorganic fertilisers
D widespread use of pesticides
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0610 BIOLOGY
examination.
syllabuses.
PMT

Question Question
Key Key
Number Number
1 C 21 C
2 A 22 B
3 D 23 A
4 A 24 B
5 D 25 C
6 D 26 A
7 A 27 B
8 D 28 A
9 B 29 A
10 C 30 C
11 C 31 C
12 B 32 C
13 A 33 C
14 C 34 D
15 C 35 D
16 D 36 D
17 B 37 B
18 B 38 C
19 D 39 C
20 B 40 A
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BIOLOGY 0610/11
45 minutes
Soft clean eraser
*8747337823*

IB10 11_0610_11/5RP
PMT
1 Which characteristic of living organisms can involve ingestion, absorption and assimilation?
A excretion
B growth
C nutrition
D respiration
2 Which system is used for naming species?
A binomial
B conservation
C dichotomous
D natural selection
feature
A key
B = present
C = not present
D
Which label line is incorrect?
A cell membrane
B cytoplasm
C stoma
D cell wall
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5 The diagram shows a cell from a plant leaf.
5 1
Which parts are not found in animal cells?
6 The diagram shows the breathing system and a section of an alveolus surrounded by a capillary.
Which label shows a cell?
B
C
D
A

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7 The diagram shows a structure found in the human body.
This is an example of
A an organ.
B an organism.
C an organ system.
D a tissue.
8 Water is a good solvent.
What does this mean?
A It dissolves well in many other substances.

B It flows easily through vessels.
C It is permeable to gases.
D Many substances dissolve well in it.
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partially permeable
membrane
dilute concentrated
solution solution
of of
sucrose sucrose
X Y
In which direction will most water molecules move in relation to their concentration gradient?
A from X to Y against their concentration gradient

B from X to Y down their concentration gradient
C from Y to X against their concentration gradient
D from Y to X down their concentration gradient
10 Two enzyme-controlled reactions are shown.
enzyme 1
amino acids proteins
enzyme 2
proteins amino acids
From these reactions, what deduction can be made about enzymes?
A Enzyme 1 has been changed to enzyme 2.

B Enzyme 2 slows down the production of amino acids.
C Enzymes can build up large molecules.
D Enzymes only break down large molecules.
11 Six test-tubes were set up at different temperatures. Each contained identical solutions containing
starch and amylase mixtures. The table shows the time taken for the reactions to finish in each
test-tube.
temperature / °C 15 25 35 45 55 65
time / seconds 35 22 13 5 35 66
At which temperature does the amylase work best?
A 15 °C B 35 °C C 45 °C D 65 °C

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12 What does the digestion of starch produce?
A fatty acids
B glucose
C mineral salts
D water
13 Which type of tooth is used for crushing food?
A B C D
14 The diagram shows a type of tooth.
crown
root
Use the key to identify the tooth.
1 double rooted tooth ......................................... go to 2

single rooted tooth ........................................... go to 3
2 flattened crown ................................................ A
deeply ridged crown ........................................ B
3 chisel shaped tooth ......................................... C
cone shaped tooth ........................................... D
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15 The table shows vitamin and mineral salt content of four foods.
food vitamin C vitamin D calcium iron
1 low high low low

2 low low low high
3 low low high low
4 high low low low
Which foods would stop a person from suffering from anaemia (lack of haemoglobin) and scurvy
(bleeding gums)?
anaemia scurvy
A 1 2
B 1 3
C 2 4
D 3 4
16 Which substance is lost from the body by the kidneys, lungs and skin?
A carbon dioxide
B excess ions
C urea
D water
17 How often must a blood cell in the renal artery pass through the heart before it again reaches the
renal artery?
A once
B twice
C three times
D four times

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liver.
liver
blood vessel
P
small
intestine
Which row describes the level of glucose in blood vessel P and the level of glycogen in the liver,
A high decreasing
B high increasing
C low decreasing
D low increasing
19 What are the effects of smoking on the gas exchange system?
20 What are the properties of an efficient gas exchange system, assuming it has a good blood
supply?
A large surface and thick walls

B large surface and thin walls
C small surface and thick walls
D small surface and thin walls
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21 Yeast, warm water and substance Z were put into a test-tube. The apparatus was then set up as
shown. After a while, the lime water began to go cloudy.
yeast, warm water lime water

and substance Z
What is substance Z?
A alcohol
B carbon dioxide
C glucose
D oxygen
22 Where do the breakdown of drugs and the storage of urine occur?
breakdown of
storage of urine
drugs
A kidney muscles
B liver bladder
C liver kidney
D muscles liver

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23 The diagram shows some blood vessels near the surface of the skin.
skin surface
X Y Z
If vasoconstriction occurs at X, what happens to the blood flow at Y and Z?
Y Z
B decreases stays constant
D increases stays constant
24 The diagram shows a neurone carrying an impulse.
direction of impulse
Which row describes the type of neurone and the direction of impulse?
type of neurone direction of impulse
A motor towards the spinal cord

B motor away from the spinal cord
C sensory towards the spinal cord
D sensory away from the spinal cord
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25 The diagram shows some bones and muscles in a leg of a human.
What happens to muscle Y and to the leg at joint Z, when muscle X contracts?
muscle Y leg at joint Z
A contracts bends
C relaxes bends
26 The diagram shows some parts of the male reproductive system.
Which part is cut during a vasectomy?

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27 The calendar shows the menstrual cycle of a woman in September 2008.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30
key
= ovulation
= menstruation
Why could fertilisation not take place if sperms are released into the vagina on 8th September?
A Sperms are washed out of the female uterus by the menstrual flow.
B Sperms can survive in the female reproductive system only for 3 or 4 days.
C Sperms must be released after ovulation for fertilisation to take place.
D The uterus lining is washed out of the female body during menstruation.
28 In an experiment to investigate the effects of various environmental factors on germination, four

boiling tubes were set up as shown.
In which tube would the seeds germinate most quickly?
A B C D
cotton wool
cress seed
moist
moist dry cotton wool moist
cotton wool cotton wool cotton wool
alkaline
water pyrogallol water
absorbs O2
25 °C 25 °C 25 °C 5 °C
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29 The graph shows how the height of a child changes with age.
200
150
height / cm
100
50
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
age / years
When is the child’s growth rate fastest?
A 0-1 years
B 3-8 years
C 14-15 years
D 16-17 years
30 In some animals, B is the allele for normal skin (without spots) and b is the allele for spotted skin.
A pair of these animals has 37 offspring, 18 with spots and 19 without.
What are the most likely genotypes of the parents?
A BB × BB B Bb × Bb C Bb × bb D bb × bb
31 Which type of reproduction and which type of cell division produces nuclei with half the number of
chromosomes?
type of type of cell

reproduction division
A asexual meiosis
B asexual mitosis
C sexual meiosis
D sexual mitosis

PMT
14
32 The diagram shows a family tree and the inheritance of the ability to taste a certain substance.
The allele for the ability to taste this substance is dominant.
1st generation David Mary Jeanne Mark
2nd generation
key

Which statement about the genotypes of the sisters Mary and Jeanne is correct?
A Mary is heterozygous and Jeanne is homozygous.

B Mary is homozygous and Jeanne is heterozygous.
C They are both heterozygous.
D They are both homozygous.
33 The diagram shows a simple food web.
solar energy
H J K
organism
L
What must organism J be?
A a carnivore
B a decomposer
C a herbivore
D a producer
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15
34 At each stage in a food chain, energy is lost.
What is a result of this?
A All living organisms respire.

B Food chains always begin with green plants.
C Plants are called producers and animals consumers.
D There are very few food chains with more than five organisms.
35 Which part of the carbon cycle involves the release of energy from food substances in all living
cells?
A
C
fossil fuels
carbon compounds
in green plants
dead plants B
and animals
carbon compounds
in animals
36 The diagram represents the carbon cycle. Processes involved in the circulation of carbon are
numbered 1 to 9.
atmosphere
5
4
1 2 3 decomposers
7 6
fossil fuels plants animals

9 8
Which processes are parts of a food web?

PMT
16
P
transpiration
Q
rainfall
R
evaporation
S
absorption lake
38 The graph shows the growth of a population in a suitable environment.
V W
U
population
size
time
During which two stages is the population affected by lack of resources as a limiting factor?
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PMT
17
39 What effect does deforestation have on the levels of carbon dioxide, oxygen and water vapour in
the atmosphere?
carbon dioxide oxygen water vapour
A less less more

B less more more
C more less less
D more more less
40 A persistent pesticide is one that does not break down.
What is one disadvantage of a persistent pesticide?
A It becomes more concentrated at each level in the food chain.

B It breaks down within a few months.
C It only destroys one particular pest in the food chain.
D It does not dissolve in water.
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0610 BIOLOGY
examination.
syllabuses.
PMT

Question Question
Key Key
Number Number
1 A 21 B
2 D 22 D
3 D 23 B
4 A 24 C
5 D 25 B
6 D 26 C
7 C 27 C
8 A 28 A
9 D 29 B
10 C 30 A
11 A 31 A
12 C 32 C
13 C 33 C
14 B 34 B
15 C 35 C
16 B 36 D
17 C 37 A
18 A 38 D
19 B 39 C
20 B 40 D
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BIOLOGY 0610/12
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PMT
A an organ.
B an organism.
C an organ system.
D a tissue.
5 1
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PMT

A binomial
B conservation
C dichotomous
D natural selection
B
C
D
A

PMT
feature
A key
B = present
C = not present
D
A excretion
B growth
C nutrition
D respiration
A cell membrane
B cytoplasm
C stoma
D cell wall
A carbon dioxide
B excess ions
C urea
D water
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crown
root

single rooted tooth .......................................... go to 3
2 flattened crown ............................................... A
cone shaped tooth .......................................... D
A B C D

PMT
1 low high low low

2 low low low high
3 low low high low
4 high low low low
(bleeding gums)?
anaemia scurvy
A 1 2
B 1 3
C 2 4
D 3 4
enzyme 1
enzyme 2

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partially permeable
membrane
dilute concentrated
solution solution
of of
sucrose sucrose
X Y

test-tube.
temperature / °C 15 25 35 45 55 65
time / seconds 35 22 13 5 35 66
A 15 °C B 35 °C C 45 °C D 65 °C
A fatty acids
B glucose
C mineral salts
D water

PMT
A contracts bends
C relaxes bends
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skin surface
X Y Z
Y Z
liver.
liver
blood vessel
P
small
intestine
A high decreasing
B high increasing
C low decreasing
D low increasing

PMT
10
renal artery?
A once
B twice
C three times
D four times
supply?

breakdown of
storage of urine
drugs
A kidney muscles
B liver bladder
C liver kidney
D muscles liver
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11

and substance Z
A alcohol
B carbon dioxide
C glucose
D oxygen


PMT
12
2nd generation
key


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13
200
150
height / cm
100
50
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
age / years
A 0-1 years
B 3-8 years
C 14-15 years
D 16-17 years

PMT
14
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30
key
= ovulation
= menstruation
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15

A B C D
cotton wool
cress seed
moist
alkaline
absorbs O2
25 °C 25 °C 25 °C 5 °C
chromosomes?

A asexual meiosis
B asexual mitosis
C sexual meiosis
D sexual mitosis
the atmosphere?
A less less more

B less more more
C more less less
D more more less

PMT
16
P
transpiration
Q
rainfall
R
evaporation
S
absorption lake
solar energy
H J K
organism
L
A a carnivore
B a decomposer
C a herbivore
D a producer
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17
cells?
A
C
fossil fuels
carbon compounds
in green plants
dead plants B
and animals
carbon compounds
in animals

numbered 1 to 9.
atmosphere
5
4
1 2 3 decomposers
7 6

9 8

PMT
18
V W
U
population
size
time

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0610 BIOLOGY
examination.
syllabuses.
PMT

Question Question
Key Key
Number Number
1 D 21 B
2 A 22 B
3 D 23 C
4 A 24 B
5 C 25 B
6 D 26 C
7 D 27 A
8 A 28 C
9 C 29 B
10 B 30 A
11 C 31 A
12 D 32 C
13 B 33 A
14 C 34 C
15 A 35 D
16 C 36 C
17 C 37 C
18 D 38 B
19 B 39 D
20 A 40 D
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PMT
5 1
A cell membrane
B cytoplasm
C stoma
D cell wall

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PMT
A an organ.
B an organism.
C an organ system.
D a tissue.
A excretion
B growth
C nutrition
D respiration
feature
A key
B = present
C = not present
D

PMT
B
C
D
A
A binomial
B conservation
C dichotomous
D natural selection
1 low high low low

2 low low low high
3 low low high low
4 high low low low
(bleeding gums)?
anaemia scurvy
A 1 2
B 1 3
C 2 4
D 3 4
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A fatty acids
B glucose
C mineral salts
D water
crown
root

single rooted tooth ........................................... go to 3
2 flattened crown ................................................ A
cone shaped tooth ........................................... D
A carbon dioxide
B excess ions
C urea
D water

PMT
partially permeable
membrane
dilute concentrated
solution solution
of of
sucrose sucrose
X Y

test-tube.
temperature / °C 15 25 35 45 55 65
time / seconds 35 22 13 5 35 66
A 15 °C B 35 °C C 45 °C D 65 °C
A B C D
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PMT
enzyme 1
enzyme 2


and substance Z
A alcohol
B carbon dioxide
C glucose
D oxygen

PMT
breakdown of
storage of urine
drugs
A kidney muscles
B liver bladder
C liver kidney
D muscles liver
skin surface
X Y Z
Y Z
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PMT
liver.
liver
blood vessel
P
small
intestine
A high decreasing
B high increasing
C low decreasing
D low increasing
renal artery?
A once
B twice
C three times
D four times

PMT
10
A contracts bends
C relaxes bends
supply?

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PMT
11

2nd generation
key



PMT
12

A B C D
cotton wool
cress seed
moist
alkaline
absorbs O2
25 °C 25 °C 25 °C 5 °C
chromosomes?

A asexual meiosis
B asexual mitosis
C sexual meiosis
D sexual mitosis
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PMT
13
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30
key
= ovulation
= menstruation

PMT
14
200
150
height / cm
100
50
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
age / years
A 0-1 years
B 3-8 years
C 14-15 years
D 16-17 years
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PMT
15

V W
U
population
size
time


PMT
16
solar energy
H J K
organism
L
A a carnivore
B a decomposer
C a herbivore
D a producer
the atmosphere?
A less less more

B less more more
C more less less
D more more less
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PMT
17
P
transpiration
Q
rainfall
R
evaporation
S
absorption lake
numbered 1 to 9.
atmosphere
5
4
1 2 3 decomposers
7 6

9 8

PMT
18
cells?
A
C
fossil fuels
carbon compounds
in green plants
dead plants B
and animals
carbon compounds
in animals
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19
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20
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0610 BIOLOGY
examination.
Cambridge is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2011 question papers for most
IGCSE, GCE Advanced Level and Advanced Subsidiary Level syllabuses and some Ordinary Level
syllabuses.
PMT

Question Question
Key Key
Number Number
1 D 21 B
2 D 22 C
3 D 23 B
4 B 24 C
5 B 25 D
6 B 26 A
7 C 27 D
8 B 28 B
9 A 29 C
10 D 30 D
11 A 31 A
12 D 32 C
13 B 33 D
14 C 34 C
15 C 35 A
16 A 36 A
17 B 37 B
18 A 38 B
19 D 39 C
20 D 40 B

PMT

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45 minutes
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*5868903410*

IB11 11_0610_11/6RP
PMT
1 Which characteristic of living organisms is described by the following definition?
‘The ability to detect changes in the environment and make responses’.
A excretion
B movement
C respiration
D sensitivity
legs?
3 Which animal is an annelid?
1 has legs .............................................. go to 2

has no legs ......................................... go to 3
2 has six legs......................................... organism A
has eight legs ..................................... organism B
3 has a shell .......................................... organism C
has no shell ........................................ organism D
4 Root hair cells are found on plant roots.
Which feature would be present in a root hair cell but not a sperm cell?
A cell membrane
B cell wall
C chloroplasts
D cytoplasm
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PMT
5 Which structure is found in a palisade cell but not in a liver cell?
A cell membrane
B central vacuole
C cytoplasm
D nucleus
6 Which cell shows the position of the nucleus correctly?
A B C D
7 What are the levels of organisation of
• the wall of a villus,

• the small intestine?
wall of a villus small intestine
A cell organ
B cell organ system
C tissue organ
8 Phloem is an example of
A a cell.
B a tissue.
C an organ.
D an organ system.

PMT
9 The diagram shows a fetus attached by the placenta to the uterus wall of the mother.
fetus
placenta
uterus wall
By which process do all substances pass between the fetus and the mother in the placenta?
A diffusion
B nutrition
C osmosis
D respiration
10 What happens in osmosis?
A movement of solute molecules against their concentration gradient

B movement of solute molecules down their concentration gradient
C movement of water molecules against their concentration gradient
D movement of water molecules down their concentration gradient
11 A human digestive enzyme breaks down its substrate at a fast rate at 35 °C.
What would occur if the enzyme and substrate were kept at 75 °C?
A The enzyme would stop working and be denatured.

B The reaction would continue at the same rate.
C The reaction would take place more quickly.
D The reaction would take place more slowly.
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PMT
12 The diagram shows the action of amylase.
amylase part of a
starch molecule
What is the function of the enzyme amylase?
A breaks down the substrate into amino acids

B changes the product into the substrate
C increases the rate of starch breaking down into glucose
D increases the rate of starch breaking down into maltose
13 Which is an incisor tooth?
B
C
A


PMT
15 The roots of plants take up nitrates from the soil.
A fat
B glucose
C protein
D starch
16 Dietary fibre passes through several structures after leaving the stomach.
In which order does the dietary fibre pass through these structures?
A duodenum → ileum → colon → rectum
B duodenum → ileum → rectum → colon
C ileum → duodenum → colon → rectum
D ileum → duodenum → rectum → colon
17 In what form does a plant absorb and lose water?
absorbs loses
A liquid liquid
B liquid vapour
C vapour liquid
D vapour vapour
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PMT
Which change in environmental conditions could cause this change in the appearance of the
shoot?


germinating dead seeds rinsed

seeds in antiseptic
X Y
coloured coloured
water water
What happens to the levels at X and Y?
X Y
A falls rises
B falls unchanged
C rises falls
D rises unchanged

PMT
20 Which group contains substances that are all carried in the blood?
A amino acids, carbon dioxide and cellulose

B glucose, glycogen and lactic acid
C oestrogen, oxygen and starch
D salts, testosterone and urea
21 Which process does not release carbon dioxide to the atmosphere?
A decomposition of animals
B photosynthesis of plants
C respiration of animals
D respiration of plants
22 Which materials are excreted by kidneys and lungs?
kidneys lungs
A carbon dioxide carbon dioxide

B carbon dioxide urea
C urea carbon dioxide
D urea urea
23 The graph shows the variation in a person’s body temperature over a period of time.
Which temperature change is likely to cause most sweating?
increase in body
temperature B
normal body C
temperature time
D
decrease in body A
temperature
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PMT
radicle
bean seed
A B C D
25 Which type of cells do all sense organs contain?
A ciliated
B effector
C mesophyll
D receptor

PMT
10
26 The diagram shows the early growth of a green plant.
What is occurring?
mitosis development
A key
B = occurs
C = does not occur
D
X Y
X Y
A brain intestine
B brain leg
C eye hand
D skin spinal cord
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PMT
11
shoot
tuber
A They are all different.

B They are all identical.
C The shoots are identical to each other, but are different from the tuber and the parent.
D The shoots are identical to the tuber, but are different from the parent.
What is the tube labelled X?
A rectum
B sperm duct (vas deferens)
C ureter
D urethra

PMT
12
30 Which is not growth of an organism?
A increase in dry mass

B increase in the number of cells
C permanent increase in size
D swelling by absorbing water
31 What are the chromosomes for the two sexes in human beings?
female male
A XX XY
B XX YY
C XY XX
D YY XY
32 The colour of a mouse’s fur is controlled by a single pair of alleles.
A mouse with black fur was crossed with a mouse with white fur. All the offspring had black fur.
What would be the most likely ratio in several litters of offspring if two of these black offspring
were crossed?
black fur white fur
A 1 3
B 2 2
C 3 1
D 4 0
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PMT
13
At which level does energy from the Sun enter the food web?
A seal gulls
B octopus crab starfish
C winkles limpets
D green algae seaweed
34 The diagram gives a simplified scheme for energy flow through an ecosystem.
3 3
1 2
producers consumers
Which processes do the labelled arrows represent?
1 2 3
A feeding photosynthesis respiration

B feeding respiration photosynthesis
C photosynthesis feeding respiration
D photosynthesis respiration feeding
35 The food chain shows the number of animals relying on two bushes for their survival.
At which step in the food chain do the organisms have the greatest amount of energy?
A B C D
2 bushes with several 150 snails 10 small birds 2 hawks
thousand leaves

PMT
14
Which process produces carbon dioxide from substances made by photosynthesis millions of
years ago?
carbon dioxide
dissolved in
seas and lakes
carbon dioxide
gas in the air
A
B C D
coal and in decaying compounds
oil organisms in plants
carbon compounds
in animals
atmosphere
1
2
plants
4
3
animals
Which numbers represent excretion?
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PMT
15
38 The graph shows the rate of growth for a population of herbivores.
Which is the exponential (log) phase in the growth of this population?
D
C
number of
herbivores
B
time
39 The diagram shows four places on a river, where water samples were taken.
untreated
sewage
X outlet
direction
of flow W
Y Z
Which graph shows oxygen concentrations in the river?
A B
oxygen oxygen
concentration concentration
W X Y Z W X Y Z
C D
oxygen oxygen
W X Y Z W X Y Z

PMT
16
40 Different pesticides were tested to see how poisonous they were to fish. Scientists found the
concentration of pesticide that killed 50 % of the fish within four days.
The table shows the results of the tests.
concentration that killed

pesticide
50 % of the fish / p.p.m.
DDT 0.03
dieldrin 0.01
malathion 12.20
parathion 2.11
Which pesticide was the most dangerous to the fish?
A DDT
B dieldrin
C malathion
D parathion
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PMT


0610 BIOLOGY
examination.
syllabuses.
PMT

Question Question
Key Key
Number Number
1 B 21 D
2 B 22 D
3 D 23 C
4 D 24 A
5 C 25 D
6 D 26 B
7 B 27 A
8 B 28 D
9 B 29 D
10 A 30 A
11 A 31 C
12 A 32 C
13 D 33 C
14 C 34 B
15 D 35 D
16 C 36 B
17 C 37 B
18 B 38 A
19 B 39 A
20 B 40 C

PMT

BIOLOGY 0610/12
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IB11 11_0610_12/FP
PMT
A cell membrane
B cell wall
C chloroplasts
D cytoplasm
A B C D
legs?
1 has legs .............................................. go to 2

has no legs ......................................... go to 3
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PMT

A cell organ
B cell organ system
C tissue organ
A excretion
B movement
C respiration
D sensitivity
A a cell.
B a tissue.
C an organ.
D an organ system.
A cell membrane
B central vacuole
C cytoplasm
D nucleus

PMT
B
C
A

fetus
placenta
uterus wall
A diffusion
B nutrition
C osmosis
D respiration
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PMT

A fat
B glucose
C protein
D starch
amylase part of a
starch molecule


PMT

radicle
bean seed
A B C D
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PMT
absorbs loses
A liquid liquid
B liquid vapour
C vapour liquid
D vapour vapour
increase in body
temperature B
normal body C
temperature time
D
decrease in body A
temperature

PMT


seeds in antiseptic
X Y
coloured coloured
water water
X Y
A falls rises
B falls unchanged
C rises falls
D rises unchanged
A ciliated
B effector
C mesophyll
D receptor
kidneys lungs

D urea urea
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PMT
shoot?



PMT
10
shoot
tuber

female male
A XX XY
B XX YY
C XY XX
D YY XY
X Y
X Y
A brain intestine
B brain leg
C eye hand
D skin spinal cord
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PMT
11

What is occurring?
mitosis development
A key
B = occurs
C = does not occur
D

PMT
12
were crossed?
black fur white fur
A 1 3
B 2 2
C 3 1
D 4 0
A rectum
C ureter
D urethra
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PMT
13
3 3
1 2
producers consumers
1 2 3

atmosphere
1
2
plants
4
3
animals

PMT
14
A seal gulls
C winkles limpets
D
C
number of
herbivores
B
time
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PMT
15

pesticide
DDT 0.03
dieldrin 0.01
malathion 12.20
parathion 2.11
A DDT
B dieldrin
C malathion
D parathion
years ago?
carbon dioxide
dissolved in
seas and lakes
carbon dioxide
gas in the air
A
B C D
carbon compounds
in animals

PMT
16
A B C D
thousand leaves
untreated
sewage
X outlet
direction
of flow W
Y Z
A B
oxygen oxygen
W X Y Z W X Y Z
C D
oxygen oxygen
W X Y Z W X Y Z
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PMT


0610 BIOLOGY
examination.
syllabuses.
PMT

Question Question
Key Key
Number Number
1 B 21 B
2 C 22 D
3 D 23 A
4 B 24 B
5 B 25 B
6 D 26 C
7 D 27 C
8 B 28 D
9 D 29 A
10 A 30 B
11 C 31 D
12 D 32 A
13 C 33 C
14 A 34 A
15 B 35 B
16 A 36 C
17 D 37 B
18 D 38 D
19 C 39 B
20 C 40 A

PMT

BIOLOGY 0610/13
45 minutes
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*1041307990*

IB11 11_0610_13/FP
PMT
A cell membrane
B central vacuole
C cytoplasm
D nucleus

A cell organ
B cell organ system
C tissue organ
A excretion
B movement
C respiration
D sensitivity
A a cell.
B a tissue.
C an organ.
D an organ system.
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PMT
A B C D
1 has legs .............................................. go to 2

has no legs ......................................... go to 3
legs?
A cell membrane
B cell wall
C chloroplasts
D cytoplasm

PMT
amylase part of a
starch molecule



© UCLES 2011 0610/13/O/N/11

PMT
A fat
B glucose
C protein
D starch
fetus
placenta
uterus wall
A diffusion
B nutrition
C osmosis
D respiration
B
C
A

PMT



seeds in antiseptic
X Y
coloured coloured
water water
X Y
A falls rises
B falls unchanged
C rises falls
D rises unchanged
A ciliated
B effector
C mesophyll
D receptor
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PMT
kidneys lungs

D urea urea
radicle
bean seed
A B C D
increase in body
temperature B
normal body C
temperature time
D
decrease in body A
temperature

PMT

shoot?

© UCLES 2011 0610/13/O/N/11

PMT
absorbs loses
A liquid liquid
B liquid vapour
C vapour liquid
D vapour vapour
A rectum
C ureter
D urethra

PMT
10
were crossed?
black fur white fur
A 1 3
B 2 2
C 3 1
D 4 0

© UCLES 2011 0610/13/O/N/11

PMT
11
What is occurring?
mitosis development
A key
B = occurs
C = does not occur
D

PMT
12
shoot
tuber

X Y
X Y
A brain intestine
B brain leg
C eye hand
D skin spinal cord
female male
A XX XY
B XX YY
C XY XX
D YY XY
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13
untreated
sewage
X outlet
direction
of flow W
Y Z
A B
oxygen oxygen
W X Y Z W X Y Z
C D
oxygen oxygen
W X Y Z W X Y Z

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14
years ago?
carbon dioxide
dissolved in
seas and lakes
carbon dioxide
gas in the air
A
B C D
carbon compounds
in animals

pesticide
DDT 0.03
dieldrin 0.01
malathion 12.20
parathion 2.11
A DDT
B dieldrin
C malathion
D parathion
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15
3 3
1 2
producers consumers
1 2 3

D
C
number of
herbivores
B
time

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16
A seal gulls
C winkles limpets
atmosphere
1
2
plants
4
3
animals
A B C D
thousand leaves
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MARK SCHEME for the October/November 2012 series
0610 BIOLOGY
Cambridge is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2012 series for most IGCSE,
GCE Advanced Level and Advanced Subsidiary Level components and some Ordinary Level
components.
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Question Question
Key Key
Number Number
1 B 21 A
2 B 22 C
3 A 23 B
4 D 24 B
5 C 25 C
6 C 26 D
7 A 27 D
8 D 28 A
9 A 29 D
10 D 30 A
11 A 31 B
12 C 32 C
13 C 33 A
14 C 34 B
15 C 35 C
16 D 36 B
17 C 37 D
18 D 38 C
19 B 39 C
20 B 40 B

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BIOLOGY 0610/11
45 minutes
Soft clean eraser
*6410915390*

IB12 11_0610_11/7RP
PMT
1 The diagram shows an amoeba, a single-celled living organism.
oxygen diffuses into the cell

X
carbon dioxide diffuses out of the cell
nucleus
food vacuole
The movement of gases at X indicates the occurrence of which process or processes in the cell?
A excretion and nutrition

B excretion and respiration
C nutrition and respiration
D respiration only
2 Which are characteristics of insects?
have two
have six legs
body sections
A
B
C
D
3 A student observed a vertebrate swimming in a pond. The animal’s surface was smooth and
hairless. It used its four legs to swim. At intervals, the animal came to the surface to take
mouthfuls of air.
To which vertebrate class does this animal belong?
A amphibians
B fish
C mammals
D reptiles
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4 The diagram shows a motor (effector) neurone.
Which structure is also found in white blood cells, but not in red blood cells?
B
C
5 Which structures are found in a liver cell?
cell
cell wall chloroplast large vacuole cytoplasm nucleus
membrane
A
B
C
D
A catus
B male African lion
C Panthera leo
D top African carnivorous cat

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7 At what level of organisation is a leaf?
A organ
B organism
C organ system
D tissue
Q shows the part that is stained red when the stem is placed in water containing a red dye.
What is found at Q?
A guard cells
B palisade cells
C phloem
D xylem

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Which arrow shows the direction of movement of water by osmosis in a leaf?
D A
leaf cells
11 The graph shows the effect of pH on the rate of reaction of three different enzymes.
enzyme 2
enzyme 1 enzyme 3
rate of
reaction
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
pH
A Each enzyme works best at a different pH.

B Each enzyme works best over a narrow temperature range.
C Enzymes work best in acid conditions.
D Enzymes work best in alkaline conditions.

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12 Some plants digest insects and use the nutrients for growth.
What must these plants produce to digest the insects?
A acids
B alkalis
C enzymes
D hormones
13 When solution X is tested with iodine solution, a blue-black colour is observed.
A different solution, Y, is added to a new sample of solution X and the mixture is shaken and left
for 30 minutes at 40 °C. When tested with iodine solution, an orange-brown colour is observed.
What are solutions X and Y?
X Y
A maltose amylase
B maltose lipase
C starch amylase
D starch lipase
14 A child decided to eat only meat, oily fish, cheese and bread, and drink only water.
Which nutrient would be in low levels in this diet?
A calcium
B iron
C vitamin C
D vitamin D
15 What has not increased the world’s food production in the last 100 years?
B herbicides
C natural selection
D pesticides
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16 What could increase the rate of water uptake by a shoot?
A covering the shoot with a black plastic bag

B covering the shoot with a clear plastic bag
C removing the leaves from the shoot
D shining a bright light onto the shoot
17 What shows the sequence of organs through which urea passes as it travels from where it is
produced to where it is removed from the blood?
A kidneys → heart → lungs → heart → liver
B kidneys → heart → liver → lungs → heart
C liver → heart → lungs → heart → kidneys
D liver → lungs → heart → kidneys → heart
18 The diagram shows how water is lost from a leaf.
water vapour
By which process is the water lost?
A osmosis
B photosynthesis
C translocation
D transpiration

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19 What is produced by anaerobic respiration in a muscle?
A key
B = produced
C = not produced
D
20 The table shows the percentage composition of three gases in atmospheric air.
oxygen carbon dioxide nitrogen
21 0.04 78
What is the composition of the air breathed out by a person?
oxygen / % carbon dioxide / % nitrogen / %
A 5 73 20
B 16 4 78
C 21 0.04 78
D 78 2 20
21 Four test-tubes were set up as shown in the diagram and left in full sunlight.
After several hours, which test-tube would contain the most dissolved carbon dioxide?
A B C D
pond
pond weed
water
weed
water water
water
snail snail
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22 A healthy person eats a very high-protein diet.
What effect will this have on their urine?
A It will contain amino acids.

B It will contain glucose.
C It will contain more urea.
D It will contain more water.
liver
P
Q
gut
kidney
R
vessels P, Q and R?
P Q R
A high medium high

B medium high low
C low low medium
D high low low

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10
temperatures.
150 sweat
100
rate of
production
/ cm3 per hour
50
urine
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
environmental
temperature / °C
A As the temperature increases, the rate of sweat production decreases.
B At 22 °C the rates of sweat and urine production are the same.

C Urine and sweat production are directly proportional to environmental temperature.
D When the urine production decreases, the sweat production decreases.
25 A man injures his arm in an accident. Afterwards, he can feel objects touching his hand, but he
cannot move his hand away from them.
What could cause this?
A Receptors in his hand are damaged.

B The nerve connection is cut only between the receptors in his hand and his central nervous
system.
C The nerve connection is cut only between his central nervous system and the effectors in his
arm.
D Both of these nerve connections are cut.
26 During a long race, an athlete’s skin temperature rises.
What causes this?
A increased sweating
B opening of the pores in the skin
C vasoconstriction of the blood vessels in the skin
D vasodilation of the blood vessels in the skin
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11
27 The graph shows changes in the thickness of the uterus lining of a woman.
thickness of
uterus lining
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
X X
time / weeks
What happens each time at X?
A fertilisation
B implantation
C menstruation
D ovulation
28 The table lists some processes which take place during reproduction in flowering plants and
mammals.
fertilisation needed implantation needed pollination needed
A flowering plants and mammals only flowering plants only

mammals
B flowering plants and flowering plants and mammals only

mammals mammals
C mammals only mammals only flowering plants only
D flowering plants and mammals only flowering plants and

mammals mammals

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12
29 The graph shows the effect of storage time on the germination of some seeds.
100
90
80
70
% germination 60
50
40
30
0 1 2 3 4
storage time / years
What can be concluded from this graph?
A Older seeds do not germinate.

B Older seeds germinate better than younger seeds.
C Younger seeds always germinate.
D Younger seeds germinate better than older seeds.
30 A pure-breeding white mouse was crossed with a pure-breeding black mouse. All their offspring
were black.
Then, one of the offspring was bred with a pure-breeding white mouse. They produced 10 baby
mice.
What are the most likely colours of these mice?
A 5 black and 5 white

B 8 white and 2 black
C 10 black
D 10 white
31 How does a haploid nucleus differ from a diploid nucleus of the same species?
A It has different genes.

B It has fewer chromosomes.
C It has more alleles.
D It is the result of fertilisation.
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13
mahogany tree → caterpillar → small bird → owl
In this food chain, which population has the largest biomass and which has the largest population
size?
largest biomass largest population size
A owl mahogany tree

B owl small bird
C mahogany tree caterpillar
D mahogany tree owl
33 The diagram shows a food web near a sea shore.
seagulls
(birds)
tiny floating tiny floating

animals plants
limpets
(molluscs)
prawns lugworms
(crustaceans) (annelids)
whelks crabs
(mollusc) (crustaceans)
lobsters
(crustaceans)
mussels
(mollusc) seaweed
Which animals have the most varied food, as shown in this food web?
A crabs
B limpets
C lobsters
D seagulls

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14
34 In the carbon cycle, what is the simple substance absorbed by producers?
A carbohydrate
B carbon dioxide
C nitrate
D protein
35 Which process forms part of both the carbon and water cycles?
A condensation
B fossilisation
C photosynthesis
D transpiration
36 There is evidence that the concentration of carbon dioxide in the Earth’s atmosphere is
increasing.
Which change could explain this?
A less combustion of fossil fuels
B more combustion of stored carbon compounds from dead organisms
C more photosynthesis by plants
D people breathing faster
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15
37 The graph shows the growth of the human population of the world.
7
6
5
number of people 4
(× thousand million) 3
2
1 world population
0 400 800 1200 1600 2000

year
Between which years did the population grow fastest?
A 0 – 800
B 800 – 1200
C 1200 – 1800
D 1800 – 2000
38 Which human activity can cause eutrophication of lakes?
A releasing carbon dioxide

B releasing sulfur dioxide
C using fertilisers
D using pesticides
energy energy
input released
P Q Q Q
producer R primary R secondary

consumer consumer
What are the forms of energy P, Q and R?
P Q R
A chemical light heat

B heat chemical light
C light heat chemical
D light chemical heat

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16
40 Insecticides sprayed in low concentrations may increase the yield of a crop, but may also be
harmful to wildlife.
What is an explanation for this?
A Insecticides cause acid rain.

B Insecticides enter the food chain.
C Insecticides increase the nitrates in soil.
D Insecticides kill other plants.
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0610 BIOLOGY
components.
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Question Question
Key Key
Number Number
1 B 21 B
2 A 22 A
3 B 23 C
4 C 24 D
5 D 25 B
6 A 26 C
7 C 27 A
8 D 28 D
9 A 29 D
10 D 30 B
11 D 31 A
12 C 32 C
13 C 33 C
14 A 34 B
15 C 35 A
16 C 36 B
17 C 37 C
18 B 38 B
19 D 39 D
20 B 40 C

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BIOLOGY 0610/12
45 minutes
Soft clean eraser
*4201267416*

IB12 11_0610_12/3RP
PMT
1 Which are characteristics of insects?
have two
have six legs
body sections
A
B
C
D
2 A student observed a vertebrate swimming in a pond. The animal’s surface was smooth and
hairless. It used its four legs to swim. At intervals, the animal came to the surface to take
mouthfuls of air.
To which vertebrate class does this animal belong?
A amphibians
B fish
C mammals
D reptiles
3 The diagram shows an amoeba, a single-celled living organism.
oxygen diffuses into the cell

X
carbon dioxide diffuses out of the cell
nucleus
food vacuole
The movement of gases at X indicates the occurrence of which process or processes in the cell?
A excretion and nutrition

C nutrition and respiration
D respiration only
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A catus
B male African lion
C Panthera leo
B
C
A organ
B organism
C organ system
D tissue

PMT
7 Which structures are found in a liver cell?
cell
cell wall chloroplast large vacuole cytoplasm nucleus
membrane
A
B
C
D
D A
leaf cells

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What is found at Q?
A guard cells
B palisade cells
C phloem
D xylem
11 What could increase the rate of water uptake by a shoot?
A covering the shoot with a black plastic bag

B covering the shoot with a clear plastic bag
C removing the leaves from the shoot
D shining a bright light onto the shoot
12 Some plants digest insects and use the nutrients for growth.
What must these plants produce to digest the insects?
A acids
B alkalis
C enzymes
D hormones

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13 When solution X is tested with iodine solution, a blue-black colour is observed.
A different solution, Y, is added to a new sample of solution X and the mixture is shaken and left
for 30 minutes at 40 °C. When tested with iodine solution, an orange-brown colour is observed.
What are solutions X and Y?
X Y
A maltose amylase
B maltose lipase
C starch amylase
D starch lipase
14 The graph shows the effect of pH on the rate of reaction of three different enzymes.
enzyme 2
enzyme 1 enzyme 3
rate of
reaction
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
pH
A Each enzyme works best at a different pH.

B Each enzyme works best over a narrow temperature range.
C Enzymes work best in acid conditions.
D Enzymes work best in alkaline conditions.
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15 What shows the sequence of organs through which urea passes as it travels from where it is
produced to where it is removed from the blood?
A kidneys → heart → lungs → heart → liver
B kidneys → heart → liver → lungs → heart
C liver → heart → lungs → heart → kidneys
D liver → lungs → heart → kidneys → heart
A calcium
B iron
C vitamin C
D vitamin D
17 What has not increased the world’s food production in the last 100 years?
B herbicides
C natural selection
D pesticides
18 The table shows the percentage composition of three gases in atmospheric air.
oxygen carbon dioxide nitrogen
21 0.04 78
What is the composition of the air breathed out by a person?
oxygen / % carbon dioxide / % nitrogen / %
A 5 73 20
B 16 4 78
C 21 0.04 78
D 78 2 20

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19 The diagram shows how water is lost from a leaf.
water vapour
By which process is the water lost?
A osmosis
B photosynthesis
C translocation
D transpiration
20 What is produced by anaerobic respiration in a muscle?
A key
B = produced
C = not produced
D
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liver
P
Q
gut
kidney
R
vessels P, Q and R?
P Q R
A high medium high

B medium high low
C low low medium
D high low low
A B C D
pond
pond weed
water
weed
water water
water
snail snail

PMT
10
23 A healthy person eats a very high-protein diet.
What effect will this have on their urine?
A It will contain amino acids.

B It will contain glucose.
C It will contain more urea.
D It will contain more water.
24 During a long race, an athlete’s skin temperature rises.
What causes this?
A increased sweating
B opening of the pores in the skin
C vasoconstriction of the blood vessels in the skin
D vasodilation of the blood vessels in the skin
temperatures.
150 sweat
100
rate of
production
/ cm3 per hour
50
urine
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
environmental
temperature / °C
A As the temperature increases, the rate of sweat production decreases.
B At 22 °C the rates of sweat and urine production are the same.

C Urine and sweat production are directly proportional to environmental temperature.
D When the urine production decreases, the sweat production decreases.
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11

system.
arm.
27 The table lists some processes which take place during reproduction in flowering plants and
mammals.
fertilisation needed implantation needed pollination needed
A flowering plants and mammals only flowering plants only

mammals
B flowering plants and flowering plants and mammals only

mammals mammals
C mammals only mammals only flowering plants only
D flowering plants and mammals only flowering plants and

mammals mammals

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12
thickness of
uterus lining
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
X X
time / weeks
A fertilisation
B implantation
C menstruation
D ovulation
100
90
80
70
% germination 60
50
40
30
0 1 2 3 4

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13
30 How does a haploid nucleus differ from a diploid nucleus of the same species?
A It has different genes.

B It has fewer chromosomes.
C It has more alleles.
D It is the result of fertilisation.
31 A pure-breeding white mouse was crossed with a pure-breeding black mouse. All their offspring
were black.
Then, one of the offspring was bred with a pure-breeding white mouse. They produced 10 baby
mice.
What are the most likely colours of these mice?
A 5 black and 5 white

B 8 white and 2 black
C 10 black
D 10 white
32 Which process forms part of both the carbon and water cycles?
A condensation
B fossilisation
C photosynthesis
D transpiration
mahogany tree → caterpillar → small bird → owl
In this food chain, which population has the largest biomass and which has the largest population
size?
largest biomass largest population size
A owl mahogany tree

B owl small bird
C mahogany tree caterpillar
D mahogany tree owl

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14
34 There is evidence that the concentration of carbon dioxide in the Earth’s atmosphere is
increasing.
Which change could explain this?
A less combustion of fossil fuels
B more combustion of stored carbon compounds from dead organisms
C more photosynthesis by plants
D people breathing faster
35 The diagram shows a food web near a sea shore.
seagulls
(birds)
tiny floating tiny floating

animals plants
limpets
(molluscs)
prawns lugworms
(crustaceans) (annelids)
whelks crabs
(mollusc) (crustaceans)
lobsters
(crustaceans)
mussels
(mollusc) seaweed
Which animals have the most varied food, as shown in this food web?
A crabs
B limpets
C lobsters
D seagulls
36 In the carbon cycle, what is the simple substance absorbed by producers?
A carbohydrate
B carbon dioxide
C nitrate
D protein
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15
37 Which human activity can cause eutrophication of lakes?
A releasing carbon dioxide

B releasing sulfur dioxide
C using fertilisers
D using pesticides

39 The graph shows the growth of the human population of the world.
7
6
5
number of people 4
(× thousand million) 3
2
1 world population
0 400 800 1200 1600 2000

year
Between which years did the population grow fastest?
A 0 – 800
B 800 – 1200
C 1200 – 1800
D 1800 – 2000

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16
energy energy
input released
P Q Q Q

consumer consumer
P Q R

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0610 BIOLOGY
components.
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Question Question
Key Key
Number Number
1 C 21 C
2 C 22 A
3 A 23 B
4 C 24 A
5 A 25 D
6 A 26 D
7 D 27 C
8 D 28 B
9 A 29 D
10 B 30 B
11 D 31 B
12 C 32 C
13 B 33 C
14 B 34 C
15 A 35 C
16 B 36 B
17 A 37 D
18 C 38 A
19 A 39 C
20 C 40 B

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BIOLOGY 0610/13
45 minutes
Soft clean eraser
*8205284412*

IB12 11_0610_13/5RP
PMT
1 What is respiration?
A breathing
B giving out carbon dioxide
C releasing energy from food
D taking in oxygen
2 The table shows some features of the leaves of four plants.
Which plant is a monocotyledon?
has broad has parallel

leaves veins
A
B
C
D
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3 The diagram shows a key for five vertebrates.
START HERE
has legs has no legs
organism P
has wings has no wings
organism Q
has scales has no scales
organism R
has fur has no fur
organism S organism T
Which class of vertebrates does organism T belong to?
A amphibians
B birds
C fish
D reptiles

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A catus
B male African lion
C Panthera leo
5 The cell shown in the diagram has been magnified 3000 times.
16 mm
16
A = 0.005 mm
3000
B 16 × 3000 = 48000 mm
C 16 × 300 = 4800 mm
16
D = 0.05 mm
100
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What is found at Q?
A guard cells
B palisade cells
C phloem
D xylem
B
C

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A organ
B organism
C organ system
D tissue
10 How do carbon dioxide and oxygen move in and out of a leaf mesophyll cell?
A active transport
B diffusion
C respiration
D transpiration
D A
leaf cells
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12 The graph shows the effect of pH on the activity of two enzymes.
enzyme
activity
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
pH
At which pH is the activity of both enzymes the same?
A 1 B 3 C 5 D 8
13 Four identical mixtures of starch and amylase were kept at different temperatures. The graph
shows the time taken for the starch to be completely digested at each temperature.
At which temperature is the rate of reaction quickest?
time for
starch to
be digested
A B C D
temperature
14 Which nutrient produces a purple colour when mixed with biuret solution?
A fat
B protein
C reducing sugar
D starch

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15 Which form of energy is stored within glucose molecules made during photosynthesis?
A chemical
B heat
C light
D mechanical
16 The graph shows the effect of several minutes of vigorous (hard) exercise on heart rate.
Which letter on the graph is at a time when the person is doing this exercise?
B
C
heart rate
A D
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
time / min
17 Which blood vessel, if it becomes blocked, could lead directly to a heart attack?
A coronary artery
B pulmonary artery
C pulmonary vein
D vena cava

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A B C D
pond
pond weed
water
weed
water water
water
snail snail
20 The diagram shows apparatus used to investigate anaerobic respiration in yeast.
scale
clip
glass tube
capillary coloured
tube liquid
air from which oxygen

has been removed
yeast suspension
in a solution of
glucose in boiled,
cooled water
What happens to the coloured liquid?
A moves rapidly to the left

B moves slowly to the left
C moves to the right
D stays still

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10

system.
arm.
renal vein
renal artery
ureter
bladder
Which row shows substances that are present in each of these structures in a healthy person?
renal artery renal vein ureter bladder
A glucose glucose salts urea

B protein salts water protein
C salts water protein water
D urea glucose protein salts
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11
liver
P
Q
gut
kidney
R
vessels P, Q and R?
P Q R
A high medium high

B medium high low
C low low medium
D high low low

PMT
12
24 The diagram shows an experiment set up to investigate the response of plant stems to gravity.
result after 2 days

in dark
in dark
What is a suitable control for this experiment?
A B
rotated
light
slowly
in dark
C D
light
in dark
25 When the body temperature rises above 37 °C, which changes help to return the temperature to
normal?
activity of blood vessels

sweat glands near skin surface
A decreased constricted
B decreased dilated
C increased constricted
D increased dilated
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13
thickness of
uterus lining
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
X X
time / weeks
A fertilisation
B implantation
C menstruation
D ovulation
27 Which method of birth control is based on knowing the stage a woman is at in her menstrual
cycle?
A chemical
B mechanical
C natural
D surgical

PMT
14
28 The graph shows the growth of a child into an adult.
y axis
x axis
What should be the labels on the axes?
x axis y axis
A age date
B age mass
C mass age
D mass time
100
90
80
70
% germination 60
50
40
30
0 1 2 3 4

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PMT
15
30 What results from meiosis of a diploid cell?
A genetically different diploid cells

B genetically different haploid cells
C genetically identical diploid cells
D genetically identical haploid cells
31 What is an allele?
A a length of DNA that codes for a gene

B any one of two or more alternative forms of a gene
C a thread of DNA made up of a string of genes
D the genetic make up of an organism
32 In a pond, the biomass at each trophic level is measured. The results are shown in the table.
Which trophic level contains herbivores?
trophic
mass / g m–3
level
A 0.1
B 0.6
C 1.2
D 17.9
energy energy
input released
P Q Q Q

consumer consumer
P Q R


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16
34 Carbon is essential to life.
Which process provides a carbon-containing compound for all life forms?
A eating
B gaseous exchange
C photosynthesis
D respiration
clouds
T
air
S plants water in soil
humans
rivers and lakes
What are processes S and T?
S T
A evaporation precipitation
B condensation drainage
C evaporation condensation
D condensation evaporation
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17
simple
substance
decomposers plants
animals
What is the simple substance?
A carbohydrate
B carbon dioxide
C chlorophyll
D light
37 The graph shows the population of mosquito larvae in a pond. On day 3, mosquito fish, which eat
mosquito larvae, are released into the pond.
fish released
800
700
600
population of 500
mosquito larvae 400
/ number per m3 300
200
100
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
time / days
What is the most likely reason for the decline in the population of larvae after day 3?
A disease
B lack of food
C old age
D predation

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39 Which pollutant is most likely to cause mutations?
A carbon dioxide
B methane
C nuclear radiation
D sulfur dioxide

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Key Key
Number Number
1 C 21 C
2 B 22 D
3 A 23 A
4 A 24 A
5 D 25 A
6 B 26 D
7 B 27 C
8 B 28 D
9 C 29 C
10 A 30 A
11 B 31 A
12 C 32 D
13 C 33 A
14 D 34 C
15 A 35 A
16 B 36 B
17 D 37 A
18 C 38 A
19 C 39 B
20 A 40 C

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1 Which process provides the raw materials needed for tissue repair?
A excretion
B growth
C nutrition
D respiration
How many pairs of jointed legs does this arthropod have?
A 2 B 20 C 21 D 40
3 Which group does not contain animals that are arthropods?
A annelids
B arachnids
C crustaceans
D insects
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4 Keys are used in biological identification.
Which statement may appear in a key and alone could identify one of the plants in the diagrams?
A The plant has a single deep root with small branches.

B The plant has many similar roots, arising from a single point.
C The plant has one flower on the stem.
D The plant has pointed leaves.
5 The diagrams show a leaf cell before and after staining with iodine solution.
before staining after staining
green blue-black
colour change
Which substance causes the iodine solution to change colour?
A chlorophyll
B protein
C reducing sugar
D starch

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6 The diagram shows a cell seen under the light microscope.
P Q
P Q
A cell membrane cytoplasm

B cell membrane vacuole
C cell wall cytoplasm
D cell wall vacuole
7 Which is a tissue and which is an organ?
tissue organ
A a group of liver cells xylem

B a group of palisade cells the stomach
C the brain a root
D the reproductive system the liver
8 Which series of terms is listed in order of increasing level of organisation?
B cell → tissue → organ → organ system
C tissue → cell → organ → organ system
D tissue → organ → organ system → cell
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9 The diagram shows six cells.
P Q R
S T U
Which are plant cells and which are animal cells?
plant cells animal cells
A P, Q and U R, S and T
B P, R, S and T Q and U
C Q and T P, R, S and U
D R, S and U P, Q and T
A B
C D

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partially
permeable
membrane
dye has
concentrated moved
A diffusion osmosis
B osmosis diffusion
12 Which statement is correct for all catalysts?
A They are enzymes.

B They are proteins.
C They speed up chemical reactions.
D They work in living organisms.
enzyme 1
enzyme 2

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14 The diagram shows two food molecules before and after they have been digested by enzymes.
R
P
Q
S
before after
What identifies the products of fat digestion?
15 Four foods were tested for each of the following nutrients:
fat (using ethanol);

protein (using the biuret test);

purple / lilac brick-red / orange milky-white
A key
C = nutrient absent
D

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16 The graphs show the quantities of selected vitamins and mineral ions in four foods.
vitamin C vitamin D iron calcium

mg per 100 g µg per 100 g mg per 100 g mg per 100 g
30 15 3 150
20 10 2 100
10 5 1 50
0 0 0 0
beans
egg
fish
fruit
beans
egg
fish
fruit
beans
egg
fish
fruit
beans
egg
fish
fruit
Which food is the richest source of the vitamin or mineral ions essential for the transport of
oxygen by the blood?
A beans
B egg
C fish
D fruit
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capillary
network
in lungs
capillary network
in body organs
What describes the blood in vessels X and Y?
X Y

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shoot X shoot Y
spring balance
30 g 30 g
oil
water
What are the likely readings on the spring balances after three days?
shoot X shoot Y
A 30 g 30 g
B 30 g 25 g
C 25 g 30 g
D 25 g 25 g
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20 The diagram shows a section through an alveolus and a capillary.
Why does carbon dioxide move from X to Y?
A Air has a lower concentration of carbon dioxide than blood.

B Carbon dioxide moves more freely in air than in blood.
C Carbon dioxide must replace oxygen.
D Diffusion of carbon dioxide can only be out of the blood.
nitrogen 80
oxygen 16
carbon dioxide 4
Where did the nitrogen in the air breathed out come from?
A It was a product of proteins broken down in the mammal.

B It was a product of respiration.
C It was in the air that was breathed in.
D It was exchanged for oxygen which was taken into the blood.

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22 The diagram shows some structures in the human neck and thorax.
The lining of tube Q has cilia.
What is an important function of the cilia?
A to help in the exchange of gases

B to increase the internal surface area of tube Q
C to moisten the air entering and leaving the lungs
D to move mucus towards the throat
skin surface
blood flow
X Y Z
Y Z
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kidneys?
urea in blood urea in urine

leaving liver leaving kidneys
A high high
B high low
C low high
D low low
and light.
shoot shoot
to show
Experiment 1 the effect
of gravity

in the dark
light from
shoot one side
to show shoot
of light
How have the seedlings responded?
to gravity to light
A key
D

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26 How does sweating cool the body?
A Sweating causes vasodilation.

B Sweating decreases the water content of the blood.
C Urea and salt are lost from the body in sweat.
D Water in sweat evaporates from the skin.
27 A mango tree can reproduce by seed and by asexual reproduction.
Trees produced by each of these methods produce mango fruits.
When comparing these fruits genetically, what is the correct result?
fruits of trees grown fruits of trees produced

from seeds by asexual reproduction
2
3
After the flower is fertilised, which parts will develop into the fruit and the seed?
fruit seed
A 1 2
B 1 4
C 2 3
D 3 4
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29 The graph is a record of the growth of a plant.
y-axis
x-axis
Which labels should be used for the x-axis and the y-axis?
x-axis y-axis
A dry mass number of cells

B time cell size
C time dry mass
D total mass time
30 Which environmental factor is not always a requirement for seed germination?
A light
B oxygen
C suitable temperature
D water
31 Most birds have a coloured pigment in their feathers, but in a few individuals, pigment is absent
and the birds are albinos.
Albinism occurs when a bird is homozygous recessive for the gene which creates the coloured
pigment.
If two albino birds mated, what describes the appearance of their offspring?
A all albino
B all coloured
C 50% coloured, 50% albino
D 75% coloured, 25% albino

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32 In an animal, the allele for straight fur is dominant to the allele for curly fur.
A pair of these animals mate and have nine offspring with straight fur and three with curly fur.
F represents the allele for straight fur and f represents the allele for curly fur.
A F and f B FF and ff C FF and Ff D Ff and Ff
33 What defines a diploid nucleus?
A a nucleus containing two sets of chromosomes

B a nucleus containing two unpaired chromosomes
C a nucleus with two alternative forms of a gene
D a nucleus with two separate threads of DNA
34 A food chain shows how organisms depend on each other for their sources of energy, but all
energy comes ultimately from one source.
What is this energy source?
A leaves of plants
B meat
C sunlight
D water
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foxes
hawks
toads and lizards
carnivorous
X
insects
spiders
voles rabbits
herbivorous
insects
vegetation, fruits and seeds
What type of organism is X?
A a carnivore
B a decomposer
C a herbivore
D a producer
carbon dioxide
in the air
S
R
carbon compounds
Q in green plants
P T
carbon compounds
in animals
V
U
carbon compounds in
micro-organisms which
cause decay
Which three letters represent respiration?
A P, Q and R B P, Q and S C T, S and V D T, U and V

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37 In which natural cycles do photosynthesis and respiration both play a part?
carbon cycle water cycle
A
B
C
D
38 What is the correct sequence for the stages in a sigmoid population growth curve?
A lag → log → stationary
B log → lag → stationary
C stationary → lag → log
D stationary→ log → lag
39 The chart shows which species of different animals are present in rivers of different pH.
species
trout
bass
key
perch
present
frogs
absent
salamanders
clams
crayfish
snails
mayflies
6.5 6.0 5.5 5.0 4.5 4.0
pH
Which conclusion can be drawn from this information?
A Both frogs and mayflies can live in more acidic river water than trout.
B Clams and snails are most affected by acidic river water.
C Most species can live in river water below pH 5.5.
D Not all species are affected by acidic river water.
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40 The graph shows the quantities of pesticides that accumulate in four populations, each at
different trophic levels in a food chain.
Which population is most likely to be herbivores?
1600
1600
1400
1200
quantity of 1000
pesticide
accumulated 800
/ parts per
million 600
400
200
200
0.02 10
0
A B C D
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Key Key
Number Number
1 B 21 C
2 A 22 D
3 A 23 A
4 C 24 D
5 B 25 A
6 B 26 A
7 B 27 C
8 D 28 D
9 C 29 A
10 A 30 C
11 B 31 A
12 D 32 D
13 C 33 A
14 C 34 A
15 B 35 C
16 A 36 B
17 D 37 A
18 A 38 B
19 C 39 C
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How many pairs of jointed legs does this arthropod have?
A 2 B 20 C 21 D 40
2 Which group does not contain animals that are arthropods?
A annelids
B arachnids
C crustaceans
D insects
3 Keys are used in biological identification.
Which statement may appear in a key and alone could identify one of the plants in the diagrams?
A The plant has a single deep root with small branches.

B The plant has many similar roots, arising from a single point.
C The plant has one flower on the stem.
D The plant has pointed leaves.
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4 Which process provides the raw materials needed for tissue repair?
A excretion
B growth
C nutrition
D respiration
5 Which series of terms is listed in order of increasing level of organisation?
B cell → tissue → organ → organ system
C tissue → cell → organ → organ system
D tissue → organ → organ system → cell
6 Which is a tissue and which is an organ?
tissue organ
A a group of liver cells xylem

B a group of palisade cells the stomach
C the brain a root
D the reproductive system the liver
7 The diagram shows a cell seen under the light microscope.
P Q
P Q
A cell membrane cytoplasm

B cell membrane vacuole
C cell wall cytoplasm
D cell wall vacuole

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8 The diagrams show a leaf cell before and after staining with iodine solution.
before staining after staining
green blue-black
colour change
Which substance causes the iodine solution to change colour?
A chlorophyll
B protein
C reducing sugar
D starch
9 The diagram shows six cells.
P Q R
S T U
Which are plant cells and which are animal cells?
plant cells animal cells
A P, Q and U R, S and T
B P, R, S and T Q and U
C Q and T P, R, S and U
D R, S and U P, Q and T
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A B
C D
partially
permeable
membrane
dye has
concentrated moved
A diffusion osmosis
B osmosis diffusion

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12 The diagram shows two food molecules before and after they have been digested by enzymes.
R
P
Q
S
before after
What identifies the products of fat digestion?
13 Which statement is correct for all catalysts?
A They are enzymes.

B They are proteins.
C They speed up chemical reactions.
D They work in living organisms.
enzyme 1
enzyme 2

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30 15 3 150
20 10 2 100
10 5 1 50
0 0 0 0
beans
egg
fish
fruit
beans
egg
fish
fruit
beans
egg
fish
fruit
beans
egg
fish
fruit
A beans
B egg
C fish
D fruit


A key
C = nutrient absent
D

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capillary
network
in lungs
capillary network
in body organs
X Y
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18 The diagram shows a section through an alveolus and a capillary.
Why does carbon dioxide move from X to Y?
A Air has a lower concentration of carbon dioxide than blood.

B Carbon dioxide moves more freely in air than in blood.
C Carbon dioxide must replace oxygen.
D Diffusion of carbon dioxide can only be out of the blood.
nitrogen 80
oxygen 16
carbon dioxide 4


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shoot X shoot Y
spring balance
30 g 30 g
oil
water
shoot X shoot Y
A 30 g 30 g
B 30 g 25 g
C 25 g 30 g
D 25 g 25 g
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skin surface
blood flow
X Y Z
Y Z

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24 How does sweating cool the body?
A Sweating causes vasodilation.

B Sweating decreases the water content of the blood.
C Urea and salt are lost from the body in sweat.
D Water in sweat evaporates from the skin.
and light.
shoot shoot
to show
of gravity

in the dark
light from
shoot one side
to show shoot
of light
to gravity to light
A key
D
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kidneys?

A high high
B high low
C low high
D low low
27 A mango tree can reproduce by seed and by asexual reproduction.
Trees produced by each of these methods produce mango fruits.
When comparing these fruits genetically, what is the correct result?
fruits of trees grown fruits of trees produced

from seeds by asexual reproduction

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2
3
After the flower is fertilised, which parts will develop into the fruit and the seed?
fruit seed
A 1 2
B 1 4
C 2 3
D 3 4
A light
B oxygen
D water
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30 The graph is a record of the growth of a plant.
y-axis
x-axis
Which labels should be used for the x-axis and the y-axis?
x-axis y-axis
A dry mass number of cells

B time cell size
C time dry mass
D total mass time
31 Most birds have a coloured pigment in their feathers, but in a few individuals, pigment is absent
and the birds are albinos.
Albinism occurs when a bird is homozygous recessive for the gene which creates the coloured
pigment.
If two albino birds mated, what describes the appearance of their offspring?
A all albino
B all coloured
C 50% coloured, 50% albino
D 75% coloured, 25% albino
32 In an animal, the allele for straight fur is dominant to the allele for curly fur.
A pair of these animals mate and have nine offspring with straight fur and three with curly fur.
F represents the allele for straight fur and f represents the allele for curly fur.
A F and f B FF and ff C FF and Ff D Ff and Ff

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33 What defines a diploid nucleus?
A a nucleus containing two sets of chromosomes

B a nucleus containing two unpaired chromosomes
C a nucleus with two alternative forms of a gene
D a nucleus with two separate threads of DNA
foxes
hawks
toads and lizards
carnivorous
X
insects
spiders
voles rabbits
herbivorous
insects
A a carnivore
B a decomposer
C a herbivore
D a producer
35 A food chain shows how organisms depend on each other for their sources of energy, but all
energy comes ultimately from one source.
What is this energy source?
A leaves of plants
B meat
C sunlight
D water
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carbon dioxide
in the air
S
R
carbon compounds
Q in green plants
P T
carbon compounds
in animals
V
U
carbon compounds in
micro-organisms which
cause decay
Which three letters represent respiration?
A P, Q and R B P, Q and S C T, S and V D T, U and V
37 In which natural cycles do photosynthesis and respiration both play a part?
carbon cycle water cycle
A
B
C
D

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38 The chart shows which species of different animals are present in rivers of different pH.
species
trout
bass
key
perch
present
frogs
absent
salamanders
clams
crayfish
snails
mayflies
6.5 6.0 5.5 5.0 4.5 4.0
pH
Which conclusion can be drawn from this information?
A Both frogs and mayflies can live in more acidic river water than trout.
B Clams and snails are most affected by acidic river water.
C Most species can live in river water below pH 5.5.
D Not all species are affected by acidic river water.
39 The graph shows the quantities of pesticides that accumulate in four populations, each at
different trophic levels in a food chain.
Which population is most likely to be herbivores?
1600
1600
1400
1200
quantity of 1000
pesticide
accumulated 800
/ parts per
million 600
400
200
200
0.02 10
0
A B C D
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40 What is the correct sequence for the stages in a sigmoid population growth curve?
A lag → log → stationary
B log → lag → stationary
C stationary → lag → log
D stationary→ log → lag
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Number Number
1 D 21 C
2 B 22 A
3 B 23 A
4 C 24 B
5 C 25 D
6 A 26 B
7 A 27 B
8 A 28 A
9 B 29 A
10 B 30 A
11 A 31 A
12 C 32 A
13 B 33 A
14 A 34 D
15 B 35 A
16 D 36 C
17 B 37 D
18 C 38 B
19 D 39 C
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1 The diagram shows how a plant, called a Venus fly-trap, reacts to a fly landing on it.
fly trapped
a fly lands on a leaf the fly is digested by juices

produced by the leaf
Which characteristics of living things are shown by the plant in the diagram?

2 The diagram shows the external features of an animal.
To which class does it belong?
A amphibians
B fish
C mammals
D reptiles
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pincer
legs
A annelids
B arachnids
C insects
D myriapods
4 The diagram shows a small animal.
1 has wings .......................................... go to 2

has no wings ..................................... go to 3
2 has one pair of legs per segment ....... A
has two pairs of legs per segment ..... B
3 has one pair of antennae ................... C
has two pairs of antennae ................. D
5 Which diagram shows a liver cell?
A B C D

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6 What is a feature of both plant and animal cells?
A a cell membrane
B a cell wall
C a large vacuole
D chloroplasts
A cell membrane
B cytoplasm
C stoma
D cell wall
8 The diagram shows structures that form the surface of the trachea.
Which level of organisation is the structure labelled S?
A cell
B organ
C organ system
D tissue
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9 What is a correct description of red blood cells?
thin region in
large nucleus
the cell centre
A
B
C
D
partially
permeable
membrane
dye has
concentrated moved
A diffusion osmosis
B osmosis diffusion

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A B
C D
enzyme 1
enzyme 2

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30 15 3 150
20 10 2 100
10 5 1 50
0 0 0 0
beans
egg
fish
fruit
beans
egg
fish
fruit
beans
egg
fish
fruit
beans
egg
fish
fruit
A beans
B egg
C fish
D fruit


A key
C = nutrient absent
D

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15 The diagram shows some of the organs of the human body.
Q
S
In which organs does the digestion of carbohydrates take place?
capillary
network
in lungs
capillary network
in body organs
X Y
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17 Which statements about plant transpiration are correct?
plants transpire most when plants transpire least when
A air is dry temperature is high

B light intensity is high air is humid
C light intensity is low temperature is low
D temperature is cold light intensity is high
shoot X shoot Y
spring balance
30 g 30 g
oil
water
shoot X shoot Y
A 30 g 30 g
B 30 g 25 g
C 25 g 30 g
D 25 g 25 g

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20 Which process uses the greatest amount of energy?
A gaseous diffusion
B protein synthesis
C respiration
D starch digestion
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nitrogen 80
oxygen 16
carbon dioxide 4

kidneys?

A high high
B high low
C low high
D low low

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skin surface
blood flow
X Y Z
Y Z
24 At night, a man looks at the stars and then begins to read a map using a bright lamp.
How do the shape of his lenses and the size of his pupils change?
lenses pupils
A fatter larger
B fatter smaller
C thinner larger
D thinner smaller
25 What is the main function of sweating?
A to excrete urea
B to remove excess salts
C to clean the pores
D to cool the body
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A condom
C rhythm method
D vasectomy
Sometimes a woman may be unable to have a baby because the tube at X becomes blocked.
Which processes are prevented?
fertilisation implantation ovulation
A key
B = prevented
C = not prevented
D
28 The graph shows the growth curve of a plant.
4
3
dry mass
2
1
seed
time
At which two stages is growth not occurring?

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29 The diagram shows a typical human growth curve from birth to 20 years.
175
150
125
height 100
/ cm 75
50
25
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
age / years
During which years is the growth rate greatest?
A 0 – 2 years
B 8 – 10 years
C 12 – 14 years
D 18 – 20 years
30 Albinism in humans is caused by a recessive allele.
Parents who do not suffer from the condition produce an albino child.
What is the probability that their second child will be born albino?
A 25% B 50% C 75% D 100%
31 An individual has the genotype Bb.
What is the correct description of this genotype?
A heterozygous, with two different alleles of the same gene

B heterozygous, with two different genes of the same allele
C homozygous, with two different alleles of the same gene
D homozygous, with two different genes of the same allele
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32 The diagram shows the inheritance of flower colour in pea plants.
parents purple flowers × white flowers

genotypes PP pp W
gametes P p
F1 genotypes Pp × Pp
phenotype purple flowers white flowers Y
gametes P p P p
F2 genotypes PP Pp Pp pp
phenotype purple flowers white flowers
ratio 3 : 1
At which stages in the diagram does meiosis occur?
A W and Y B W and Z C X and Y D X and Z
33 In an ecosystem, what happens to most of the chemical energy in the decomposers?
A It becomes heat.
B It is transferred back to the producers.
C It is transferred back to both producers and consumers.
D It is destroyed.
34 The three-toed sloth is a mammal that lives in the forests of Central America. Sloths are eaten by
wild cats such as jaguars and also by snakes. The sloths mainly eat leaves.
What is the original source of the energy supplied to the jaguars?
A leaves
B sloths
C snakes
D Sun

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foxes
hawks
toads and lizards
carnivorous
X
insects
spiders
voles rabbits
herbivorous
insects
A a carnivore
B a decomposer
C a herbivore
D a producer
sea
cows
What must occur for water in the sea to reach the cows?
A condensation only
B condensation, then evaporation
C evaporation, then condensation
D evaporation only
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carbon dioxide
in air
plants animals fossil fuels
dead matter
What is missing from this diagram?
A an arrow from animals to plants

B an arrow from carbon dioxide in the air to animals
C an arrow from carbon dioxide in the air to fossil fuels
D an arrow from plants to animals
38 The graphs show the changes in the populations of predator and prey over a period of time.
A
C
number of
individuals
D
B
time
39 Which feature of deforestation has the greatest effect on the atmosphere?
A extinction of forest animal species

B increased risk of flooding
C reduction of photosynthesis
D soil erosion

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A carnivores
B decomposers
C herbivores
D Sun
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Key Key
Number Number
1 B 21 B
2 A 22 B
3 C 23 C
4 C 24 C
5 B 25 A
6 A 26 C
7 A 27 D
8 C 28 A
9 B 29 C
10 A 30 B
11 A 31 B
12 C 32 D
13 A 33 B
14 B 34 D
15 A 35 C
16 A 36 A
17 C 37 A
18 D 38 A
19 A 39 B
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1 The diagram shows how a seed changes after it is planted in well-watered soil.
A growth and reproduction

2 The diagram shows the body plan of an invertebrate animal.
front rear
A annelid
B crustacean
C insect
D nematode
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1 front limbs with five fingers ....................... go to 2

front limbs with four fingers ...................... go to 3
2 skin with spots .......................................... A
skin without spots ..................................... B
3 tail with fins ............................................... C
tail without fins .......................................... D
cilia
cytoplasm
nucleus
A alimentary canal
B blood
C bronchial wall
D plant roots

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A
B
C
D
6 For which process is a root hair cell adapted?
A absorption of mineral ions

B support of stem
C translocation of sucrose
7 Which processes produce a continuous space for the flow of water in xylem vessels?
break down of the removal of the

cell walls between cytoplasm in
adjacent cells each cell
A yes yes
B yes no
C no yes
D no no

A
B
C
D
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9 Which substance is transported by haemoglobin?
A nitrogen
B oxygen
C urea
D water
10 What happens to most enzymes above 60 °C?
A They are denatured.

B They are destroyed by white blood cells.
C They are digested.
D They are made more active.
the results.
y-axis
x-axis
x-axis y-axis
B pH time
D time pH

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12 What is the function of the anus?
A assimilation
B digestion
C egestion
D excretion
13 Which simple molecules are the basic units of protein?
A amino acids
B fatty acids
C sugars
D vitamins
A cellulose
B inorganic ions
C starch
D sugar
15 What is a function of phloem?
A translocation
B transpiration
C storage of food
D support
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16 The diagram shows human blood as seen through a light microscope.
A person’s blood is unable to clot.
Which component of the blood is not functioning properly?
17 The diagram shows part of the trunk of a small tree with a ring of bark removed. Removing the
ring of bark takes away phloem but leaves the xylem intact.
upper
branch
ring of bark xylem

removed here
phloem
lower
branch
What effect will removing the bark have on the two branches?
lower branch upper branch

growth leaves growth leaves
A normal normal normal wilted

B normal wilted normal normal
C reduced normal normal normal
D reduced wilted reduced wilted

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B ethanol only
D lactic acid only
19 The oxygen carrying capacity of the blood of smokers is less than that of non-smokers.
Which component of cigarette smoke causes this?
A carbon monoxide
B nicotine
C smoke particles
D tar
A to provide carbon dioxide

B to provide ethanol
C to provide lactic acid
D to provide oxygen
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21 The table shows a student’s water losses on a cool day.
water loss
/ cm3
in urine 1500
in faeces 100
in expired air 400
in sweat 800
total 2800
On a hot day the student’s water intake was the same as on the cool day.
On the hot day, which water losses would increase and which would decrease?
increase decrease
A in sweat in expired air

B in sweat in urine
C in urine in faeces
D in urine in sweat
22 After a meal containing carbohydrates, which row shows the changes in concentration of glucose
and urea in the blood as it passes through the liver?
glucose urea
A less less
B less more
C more less
D more more
23 Which actions straighten the arm at the elbow joint?
biceps triceps
A contracts contracts
B contracts relaxes
C relaxes contracts
D relaxes relaxes

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24 Which response is a result of geotropism?
A flowers being produced

B growing bigger leaves
C roots growing downwards
D seeds germinating
25 The diagram shows a flower in vertical section.
2
3
1 5
Which numbered parts of the flower continue to develop after fertilisation?
26 A plant has two different alleles of a gene resulting in it having a green seed.
Which row describes the phenotype and genotype of the seeds of this plant?
phenotype genotype
A Gg heterozygous
B Gg homozygous
C green heterozygous
D green homozygous
27 To avoid extinction of a rare plant species, a botanical garden keeps a collection of seeds, known
as a seed bank.
Which condition will prevent these seeds germinating whilst in storage?
A high humidity
B high oxygen levels
C low light intensity
D low temperature
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28 What may be defined as ‘an increase in dry mass’?
A growth
B nutrition
C reproduction
D respiration
29 The shape of a person’s earlobes is determined by a single gene. This gene has dominant and
recessive alleles.
The allele for detached earlobes is dominant to the allele for attached earlobes.
The diagram shows the inheritance of earlobe shape in a family.
parents
attached detached
children
attached detached detached
What is the probability of the next child from the same parents having detached earlobes?
A 0% B 25% C 50% D 75%
30 Which sex chromosomes are present in all mature human sperm cells?
A both X and Y chromosomes

B either X or Y chromosomes
C only X chromosomes
D only Y chromosomes

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31 The diagram shows a plant that is producing small plantlets.
flower
plantlet
Which statement about the plantlets is correct?
A They are genetically different from the parent plant.

B They are genetically identical to the parent plant.
C They are produced as a result of the fusion of nuclei.
D They are produced by fertilising the flowers.
32 The diagram shows energy passing through an ecosystem.
Which arrow shows energy leaving the food web?
decomposers
B
A first second C third

Sun producer
heat energy - mainly from respiration
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13
snakes birds
green plants
A birds
B grasshoppers
C lizards
D squirrels
34 The diagram shows some feeding relationships in a woodland area.
C birds of prey
B swifts D finches
A insects insects
woodland plants

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14
clouds rain, hail and snow
water vapour X ground

water
living living
plants animals
rivers and
streams
sea, lakes and ponds
Which process is represented by X?
A osmosis
B photosynthesis
C respiration
D transpiration
years ago?
carbon dioxide
dissolved in
seas and lakes
carbon dioxide
gas in the air
A
B C D
carbon compounds
in animals
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37 The graph shows part of a growth curve for a bacterial population.
population
size
time
What is missing from the graph?
A the death phase

B the exponential phase
C the lag phase
D the stationary phase
38 Over-use of fertilisers on farmland causes the chemicals in the fertilisers to be washed into ponds
and lakes.
This causes eutrophication resulting in the following events.
1 algae grow
2 fish die
3 bacteria grow
4 oxygen decreases
What is the correct sequence of these events?
A 1→3→4→2
B 1→4→3→2
C 3→4→2→1
D 4→1→2→3

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measured.
plants → small fish → large fish → birds of prey
Which bar on the chart represents the large fish?
0.5
0.4
pesticide
concentration 0.3
in tissues
/ mg per kg 0.2
0.1
0
A B C D
organism
A conservation
B deforestation
C use of herbicides
D use of pesticides
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Key Key
Number Number
1 B 21 C
2 A 22 B
3 C 23 B
4 C 24 D
5 A 25 C
6 B 26 C
7 B 27 A
8 A 28 B
9 C 29 A
10 A 30 C
11 A 31 D
12 A 32 B
13 B 33 D
14 A 34 B
15 C 35 A
16 C 36 C
17 A 37 A
18 A 38 A
19 D 39 B
20 A 40 A

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1 The diagram shows how a seed changes after it is planted in well-watered soil.
A growth and reproduction

2 The diagram shows the body plan of an invertebrate animal.
front rear
A annelid
B crustacean
C insect
D nematode
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cilia
cytoplasm
nucleus
A alimentary canal
B blood
C bronchial wall
D plant roots

2 skin with spots .......................................... A
3 tail with fins ............................................... C

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5 For which process is a root hair cell adapted?
A absorption of mineral ions

B support of stem
C translocation of sucrose
A
B
C
D
7 Which substance is transported by haemoglobin?
A nitrogen
B oxygen
C urea
D water
8 Which processes produce a continuous space for the flow of water in xylem vessels?
break down of the removal of the

cell walls between cytoplasm in
adjacent cells each cell
A yes yes
B yes no
C no yes
D no no
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A
B
C
D
the results.
y-axis
x-axis
x-axis y-axis
B pH time
D time pH


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A translocation
B transpiration
C storage of food
D support
A cellulose
B inorganic ions
C starch
D sugar
14 Which simple molecules are the basic units of protein?
A amino acids
B fatty acids
C sugars
D vitamins
15 What is the function of the anus?
A assimilation
B digestion
C egestion
D excretion
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16 The diagram shows part of the trunk of a small tree with a ring of bark removed. Removing the
ring of bark takes away phloem but leaves the xylem intact.
upper
branch
ring of bark xylem

removed here
phloem
lower
branch
What effect will removing the bark have on the two branches?
lower branch upper branch

growth leaves growth leaves
A normal normal normal wilted

B normal wilted normal normal
C reduced normal normal normal
D reduced wilted reduced wilted
17 The diagram shows human blood as seen through a light microscope.
A person’s blood is unable to clot.
Which component of the blood is not functioning properly?

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D to provide oxygen

B ethanol only
D lactic acid only
A carbon monoxide
B nicotine
C smoke particles
D tar
21 Which actions straighten the arm at the elbow joint?
biceps triceps
A contracts contracts
B contracts relaxes
C relaxes contracts
D relaxes relaxes
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22 The table shows a student’s water losses on a cool day.
water loss
/ cm3
in urine 1500
in faeces 100
in expired air 400
in sweat 800
total 2800
On a hot day the student’s water intake was the same as on the cool day.
On the hot day, which water losses would increase and which would decrease?
increase decrease
A in sweat in expired air

B in sweat in urine
C in urine in faeces
D in urine in sweat
23 After a meal containing carbohydrates, which row shows the changes in concentration of glucose
and urea in the blood as it passes through the liver?
glucose urea
A less less
B less more
C more less
D more more
24 To avoid extinction of a rare plant species, a botanical garden keeps a collection of seeds, known
as a seed bank.
Which condition will prevent these seeds germinating whilst in storage?
A high humidity
B high oxygen levels
C low light intensity
D low temperature

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25 A plant has two different alleles of a gene resulting in it having a green seed.
Which row describes the phenotype and genotype of the seeds of this plant?
phenotype genotype
A Gg heterozygous
B Gg homozygous
C green heterozygous
D green homozygous
26 Which response is a result of geotropism?
A flowers being produced

B growing bigger leaves
C roots growing downwards
D seeds germinating
2
3
1 5
28 Which sex chromosomes are present in all mature human sperm cells?
A both X and Y chromosomes

B either X or Y chromosomes
C only X chromosomes
D only Y chromosomes
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A growth
B nutrition
C reproduction
D respiration
30 The shape of a person’s earlobes is determined by a single gene. This gene has dominant and
recessive alleles.
The allele for detached earlobes is dominant to the allele for attached earlobes.
The diagram shows the inheritance of earlobe shape in a family.
parents
attached detached
children
attached detached detached
What is the probability of the next child from the same parents having detached earlobes?
A 0% B 25% C 50% D 75%
31 The diagram shows energy passing through an ecosystem.
Which arrow shows energy leaving the food web?
decomposers
B
A first second C third

Sun producer
heat energy - mainly from respiration

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flower
plantlet

C birds of prey
B swifts D finches
A insects insects
woodland plants
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13
snakes birds
green plants
A birds
B grasshoppers
C lizards
D squirrels
years ago?
carbon dioxide
dissolved in
seas and lakes
carbon dioxide
gas in the air
A
B C D
carbon compounds
in animals

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14
clouds rain, hail and snow
water vapour X ground

water
living living
plants animals
rivers and
streams
sea, lakes and ponds
Which process is represented by X?
A osmosis
B photosynthesis
C respiration
D transpiration
37 Over-use of fertilisers on farmland causes the chemicals in the fertilisers to be washed into ponds
and lakes.
This causes eutrophication resulting in the following events.
1 algae grow
2 fish die
3 bacteria grow
4 oxygen decreases
What is the correct sequence of these events?
A 1→3→4→2
B 1→4→3→2
C 3→4→2→1
D 4→1→2→3
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38 The graph shows part of a growth curve for a bacterial population.
population
size
time
What is missing from the graph?
A the death phase

B the exponential phase
C the lag phase
D the stationary phase
measured.
0.5
0.4
pesticide
concentration 0.3
in tissues
/ mg per kg 0.2
0.1
0
A B C D
organism
A conservation
B deforestation
C use of herbicides
D use of pesticides
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Question Question
Key Key
Number Number
1 B 21 C
2 C 22 A
3 C 23 C
4 A 24 B
5 D 25 A
6 C 26 A
7 D 27 C
8 B 28 A
9 A 29 C
10 A 30 B
11 C 31 B
12 B 32 A
13 B 33 B
14 B 34 D
15 B 35 B
16 B 36 A
17 C 37 A
18 D 38 D
19 A 39 B
20 A 40 A

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A breathing
B excretion
C photosynthesis
D tropism
2 What can be found in both root hair cells and xylem vessels?
cell
cell wall cytoplasm nucleus
membrane
A
B
C
D

2 skin with spots .......................................... A
3 tail with fins ............................................... C
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4 How does oxygen move from the alveoli into the blood?
A by diffusion
B by evaporation
C by osmosis
D by transpiration
In which way does this cell differ from a typical animal cell?

B It has no vacuole.
C It has no cell wall.
D It has two nuclei.
6 Which row shows the main tissue and organ involved in the process?
process tissue organ
A excretion in humans nerve brain

B nutrition in humans platelets veins
C photosynthesis in plants mesophyll leaf
D translocation in plants epidermis stem
7 Which structure is not an organ?
A artery
B flower
C spinal cord
D xylem

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8 Which process occurs by osmosis?
A plant roots absorbing mineral ions from the soil

B plant roots absorbing water from the soil
C the small intestine absorbing fatty acids into the blood
D the small intestine absorbing glucose into the blood
9 Red blood cells were placed in a dilute solution.
Movement of water across the cell membrane caused a change in their appearance.
What explains this movement?
direction of from higher to lower from lower to higher

water movement water potential water potential
A in
B in
C out
D out

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11 The enzyme catalase, found in potato, speeds up the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide. The
reaction releases a froth of oxygen bubbles.
The diagram shows an experiment to find the effect of changes in pH on the rate of this reaction.
froth of oxygen bubbles
piece of potato
dilute hydrogen peroxide solution
The table shows the time taken for the froth of bubbles to reach the top of the test-tube at
different pH values.
pH minutes
4 4
5 3
6 1
7 2
Which pH is nearest to the optimum (best) for this enzyme?
12 Which food-testing reagent shows a positive result when it turns from blue to purple?
B biuret reagent
C ethanol
D iodine solution
13 Which two substances are needed for photosynthesis?

C oxygen and glucose
D oxygen and water

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A cellulose
B inorganic ions
C starch
D sugar
15 In which list do all three blood vessels carry oxygenated blood?
A aorta, pulmonary artery, renal artery

B aorta, pulmonary vein, renal artery
C vena cava, pulmonary artery, renal vein
D vena cava, pulmonary vein, renal vein
16 In a person with a low platelet level, which process is slower than normal?
B blood clotting
C oxygen carriage
D phagocytosis
17 The table shows some characteristics of four different plants.
The plants are growing in the same environmental conditions.
Which plant will have the highest rate of transpiration?
average surface average density of average diameter

number of
area of one leaf stomata on leaves of one stoma
leaves on plant
/ cm2 / per mm–2 / µm
A 12 42 248 19
B 25 20 250 16
C 35 52 275 18
D 36 45 150 15
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18 Four metabolic reactions are shown.
1 carbon dioxide + water → glucose + oxygen
2 glucose → ethanol + carbon dioxide
3 glucose → lactic acid
4 glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water
Which reactions take place in human cells to release energy?
A carbon monoxide
B nicotine
C smoke particles
D tar

D to provide oxygen

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21 The table shows the percentage composition of some chemicals found in blood entering the
kidney of a healthy person.
composition in blood
chemical
entering kidney / %
glucose 0.10
protein 8.00
urea 0.03
What is the percentage composition of the same chemicals in the urine of a healthy person?
composition in urine / %
glucose protein urea
A 1.00 4.00 0.03

B 0.00 4.00 0.00
C 0.00 0.00 2.00
D 0.10 8.00 2.00
In which vessel do the break-down products of hormones first appear?
lungs
B
heart
liver
A
gut
C
kidney
D
23 Which target organ releases glucose into the blood-stream as a result of the action of adrenaline?
A adrenal gland
B kidney
C liver
D pancreas
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24 Which responses are shown by the shoot of a plant?
geotropism phototropism
A – – key
B – + + grows towards the stimulus
C + – – grows away from the stimulus
D + +
2
3
1 5

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26 The diagram shows a cell dividing into two.
DNA strand
DNA strand
Which process is shown in the diagram?
A asexual reproduction in a bacterium

B asexual reproduction in a potato plant
C meiosis in a woman’s ovary
D mitosis in the root of a plant
27 Some bean seeds are planted 2 cm below the surface of some soil in a tray.
Which process will not occur as the seeds start to germinate?
A growth
B osmosis
C photosynthesis
D respiration
A growth
B nutrition
C reproduction
D respiration
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29 The chart shows the inheritance of fur colour in a small mammal.
If the allele for white fur is dominant, which animal must be heterozygous for the gene controlling
fur colour?
A B
30 The diagram shows the chromosomes from one person.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22
What can be deduced about the person who has these chromosomes?
A a female with Down’s syndrome

B a male with Down’s syndrome
C a normal female
D a normal male

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flower
plantlet


A producer

B producer

C producer

D producer
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13
snakes birds
green plants
A birds
B grasshoppers
C lizards
D squirrels
C birds of prey
B swifts D finches
A insects insects
woodland plants
35 Which process does not release water?
A excretion
B photosynthesis
C respiration
D transpiration

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14
years ago?
carbon dioxide
dissolved in
seas and lakes
carbon dioxide
gas in the air
A
B C D
carbon compounds
in animals
37 Which statement about population growth is correct?
A The rate of population growth decreases as disease increases.

B The rate of population growth increases as food supply decreases.
C The rate of population growth increases when predation increases.
D The rate of population growth is not affected by social conditions.
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38 The graph shows changes in part of a lake after it has been polluted by fertilisers from a nearby
farm.
At which time will the oxygen concentration in the water be lowest?
A B C D
key
nitrate
concentration
photosynthesising
organisms
bacteria
time
measured.
0.5
0.4
pesticide
concentration 0.3
in tissues
/ mg per kg 0.2
0.1
0
A B C D
organism
A conservation
B deforestation
C use of herbicides
D use of pesticides
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Question Question
Key Key
Number Number
1 A 21 A
2 B 22 D
3 B 23 B
4 B 24 C
5 C 25 C
6 B 26 C
7 A 27 B
8 A 28 B
9 B 29 B
10 A 30 B
11 C 31 D
12 D 32 D
13 B 33 B
14 A 34 D
15 D 35 D
16 C 36 A
17 C 37 D
18 C 38 C
19 C 39 D
20 C 40 C

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1 Which process releases the most energy from one molecule of glucose?
B anaerobic respiration in muscle
C anaerobic respiration in yeast
D photosynthesis
2 The diagram shows some leaves and flowers of different plants.
1 2 3 4 5
Which are from monocotyledons?
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3 The list shows the scientific names for eight animals, using the binomial system.
Alderia modesta
Arenicola cristata
Arenicola marina
Austrominius modestus
Bittium reticulatum
Botrylloides leachii
Botryllus schlosseri
Clypeostoma reticulatum
Which two animals are most closely related?
A Alderia modesta and Austrominius modestus

B Arenicola cristata and Arenicola marina
C Bittium reticulatum and Clypeostoma reticulatum
D Botryllus schlosseri and Botrylloides leachii
4 The diagram shows a flower seen from above.
Use the key to find the name of the family to which it belongs.
1 four petals ............................................... go to 2

five petals ............................................... go to 3
2 two stamens ........................................... A Scrophulariaceae
six stamens ............................................ B Brassicaceae
3 petals joined............................................ C Caryophyllaceae
petals separate ...................................... D Rosaceae

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5 Three cell structures are listed.
1 cell wall
2 cytoplasm
3 nucleus
Which structures are found in palisade cells and in liver cells?
6 The diagram shows two plant cells, P and Q.
cell P cell Q
How does cell P differ from cell Q?
A It has no cell wall.

B It has no chloroplasts.
C It has no nucleus.
D It has no vacuole.
7 The diagram shows different types of cells.
Which structure do all these cells have?
A cell membrane
B cell wall
C chloroplast
D nucleus
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8 The diagram shows a male gamete.
Which term describes the level of organisation of this gamete?
A cell
B organ
C organism
D tissue
9 Which description of xylem is correct?
A a cell used for absorption

B a tissue used for support
C an organ system used for conduction
D an organ used for transport
10 The diagram shows a fish in a pond.
Why does oxygen diffuse from the air into the water before reaching the fish?
A Oxygen is more concentrated in the air than in the water.

B Oxygen is more concentrated in the water than in the air.
C Oxygen is needed by the fish for aerobic respiration.
D Oxygen is needed by the fish for anaerobic respiration.
11 Which structure provides the best surface for diffusion?
A atrium
B bronchioles
C ileum
D trachea

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they are most effective

they are sugars
at pH7
A
B
C
D
13 The diagram shows a piece of small intestine during peristalsis.
direction of
peristalsis
What is happening at X?
circular muscles longitudinal muscles
A contracted contracted
B contracted relaxed
C relaxed contracted
D relaxed relaxed
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14 A plant with striped leaves similar to the one below was kept in bright light for six hours.
white stripe
green stripe
A leaf was taken from the plant and the chlorophyll removed. It was then tested for starch using
iodine solution.
A B C D
Which structure does not secrete digestive enzymes?
D
B
C

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16 Which substance is lost from the body of a healthy person by the kidneys, but not by the lungs?
A carbon dioxide
B glucose
C urea
D water
17 Which statement is correct for most veins in the human body?
A They carry blood at high pressure.

B They have a pulse.
C They have valves.
D They take blood away from the heart.
18 What is transported in the phloem and what is the direction of transport?
A starch, up and down

B starch, up only
C sucrose, down and up
D sucrose, down only
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19 Apparatus was set up as shown.
air to
pump
sodium limewater limewater

hydroxide plant black
solution flask X paper flask Y
Sodium hydroxide removes carbon dioxide from the air. Limewater goes cloudy if carbon dioxide
is bubbled through it.
What happens to the limewater in flasks X and Y when the pump is switched on?
flask X flask Y
A goes cloudy goes cloudy

B goes cloudy stays clear
C stays clear goes cloudy
D stays clear stays clear
glass coloured
tube liquid

has been removed
yeast in a
glucose solution

D stays still

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21 Why do mammals sweat?
A to cool the body

B to lose water vapour through the skin surface
C to release energy through the oxidation of glucose
D to remove glucose from the blood
suspensory
ligaments
lens
When a person looks at an object which is far away from their eye, which of the following
happens?
suspensory
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On which structure would pollen be deposited in pollination?
B
C
D
24 In which region does diffusion of materials take place between mother and fetus?
A amniotic sac
B ovary
C placenta
D umbilical cord
25 During childbirth, what must happen to the cervix and the uterus wall?
cervix uterus wall
A contracts contracts and relaxes

B contracts relaxes
C dilates contracts and relaxes
D dilates relaxes

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26 The diagram shows a baby, a child and an adult (not drawn to the same scale).
As a baby grows into an adult, which labelled region grows the most?
27 Four tubes were set up as shown and placed in the dark.
In which tube would the seeds germinate first?
A B C D
oil
seeds seeds
dry water with
moist cotton oxygen removed
cotton wool
cotton wool
wool
0 °C 25 °C 25 °C 25 °C
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28 The graph shows the height of a child, from birth to the age of 10.
140
120
100
80
height / cm
60
40
20
0
0 2 4 6 8 10
age / years
What was the approximate height of the child at 7 years of age?
A 106 cm B 116 cm C 122 cm D 130 cm
A All boys have two Y chromosomes.

B Everybody has at least one X chromosome.
C Girls have a Y chromosome and an X chromosome.
D Nobody has two X chromosomes.


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31 Which pathway is taken by energy from the Sun?
chemical energy trapped by

A stored in plants
in carbohydrates chlorophyll
B chemical energy trapped by

stored in plants
trapped by chemical energy

C stored in plants
chlorophyll in carbohydrates

D stored in plants
lettuce greenflies ladybirds insect-eating hawks

birds
If the hawks are removed from this food chain, what is likely to happen to the numbers of the
other organisms in this chain?
greenflies ladybirds insect-eating birds

D increase decrease increase
33 The diagram shows a food web including a producer, consumers and a decomposer.
Which organism is the decomposer?
organism
A
organism organism
D B
organism
C
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A carnivores
B decomposers
C herbivores
D producers
35 Which process is not part of the carbon cycle?
A combustion
B photosynthesis
C respiration
D transpiration
cloud
tree
rain
soil
A evaporation
B photosynthesis
C respiration
D translocation

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37 The diagram shows the age structure of a human population.
age (years) males females

60 and over
45 – 59
30 – 44
15 – 29
under 15
1.5 1.0 0.5 0 0.5 1.0 1.5
population (millions)
Which age group has the largest number of people?
A 60 and over
B 45-59
C 30-44
D under 15
38 What is a reason for conserving plant species?

39 What is reduced after deforestation?

B rainwater run-off
C soil erosion
D soil fertility
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40 The diagram shows four positions on a river where water samples were taken.
untreated
sewage
X outlet
direction
of flow W
Y Z
A B
oxygen oxygen
W X Y Z W X Y Z
position position
C D
oxygen oxygen
W X Y Z W X Y Z
position position
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Key Key
Number Number
1 D 21 A
2 A 22 C
3 C 23 A
4 A 24 A
5 B 25 C
6 C 26 C
7 D 27 B
8 A 28 A
9 A 29 B
10 C 30 C
11 D 31 D
12 D 32 D
13 C 33 B
14 B 34 D
15 A 35 D
16 C 36 A
17 D 37 D
18 C 38 C
19 A 39 D
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45 minutes
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MODIFIED LANGUAGE

IB15 11_0610_12_ML/FP
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1 Some lizards detach their tails when threatened by a predator.
Which characteristic is shown?
A excretion
B growth
C reproduction
D sensitivity
2 The diagram shows a key for five vertebrates.
START HERE
has legs has no legs
organism T
has feathers has no feathers
organism U
has scales has no scales
organism V organism W
Which class of vertebrates does organism W belong to?
A amphibians
B birds
C fish
D reptiles
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3 The diagram shows an animal whose scientific name is Rattus rattus.
Which genus does it belong to?
A mammal
B rattus
C Rattus
D vertebrate
upper epidermis
layer X
lower epidermis
midrib
Which type of cell is found in layer X?
A B C D
5 The diagram shows a student’s drawing of two guard cells.
Which label line is not correct?
A chloroplast
B cell membrane
C vacuole
D cell wall

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6 How does a liver cell differ from a palisade cell?
A A liver cell has a membrane.

B A liver cell has a vacuole.
C A liver cell has no cell wall.
D A liver cell has no cytoplasm.
7 The diagram shows structures taken from two different organisms.
P Q R S
(cells not drawn to scale)
Which structures have the main function of transport?
8 At which level of organisation is a root?
A organ
B organ system
C organism
D tissue
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What is the appearance of this cell after it has been placed in pure water for 30 minutes?
A B
C D
10 A student cuts out four pieces of carrot root of equal size. The pieces are treated as shown in the
diagram, and then left for two hours.
After two hours, which piece of carrot will be the smallest?
A B C D
sugar water sugar water

solution solution
boiled carrot boiled carrot fresh carrot fresh carrot

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11 The diagram shows the effect of an enzyme working in the human digestive system.
enzyme at pH 1.5
and temperature 37 °C
protein amino acids
What would reduce the rate of production of amino acids?
A removing the amino acids as they are formed

B increasing the amount of protein
C raising the temperature to 40 °C

D raising the pH to 7.5
12 Which substance catalyses the breakdown of fats to fatty acids and glycerol?
A adrenaline
B alcohol
C bile
D lipase
13 An experiment was done using the apparatus shown in the diagram.
The carbon dioxide content of the water in each tube was measured at the start and again three
hours later.
In which tube would there be a decrease in carbon dioxide content?
A B C D
black
water polythene
to keep
out light light light light
water
plant
water
snail
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A chlorophyll
B glucose
C starch
D water
white stripe
green stripe
A leaf was taken from the plant and the chlorophyll removed. The leaf was then tested for starch
using iodine solution.
A B C D
A the cuticle
B the guard cells
D the xylem vessels
17 In which order does water pass through the cells of a plant, as the water travels from the roots to
a leaf?
A mesophyll cells → root hair → root cortex → xylem
B root cortex → root hair → xylem → mesophyll cells
C root hair → mesophyll cells → root cortex → xylem
D root hair → root cortex → xylem → mesophyll cells

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18 The diagram shows a vertical section through a human heart.
What are X and Y?
X Y
A left atrium right ventricle

B left ventricle right atrium
C right atrium left ventricle
D right ventricle left atrium
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19 The diagram shows the composition of four samples of air (O2 = oxygen, CO2 = carbon dioxide,
N2 = nitrogen).
K L M N
100
80
composition 60
/% 40
20
0
O2 CO2 N2 O2 CO2 N2 O2 CO2 N2 O2 CO2 N2
Which sample is inspired air and which sample is expired air?
A K N
B L K
C M L
D N M
glass coloured
tube liquid

has been removed
yeast in a
glucose solution

D stays still

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21 The diagram shows some organs in which urea is found.
Which organ makes urea, and which organ removes it from the blood?
removes urea
makes urea
from blood
A P Q
B Q Q
C Q R
D R P
22 What is a function of the kidneys of a healthy person?
A break down toxins

B eliminate all salts
C reabsorb all glucose
D retain all water
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23 The diagram shows a capillary loop in the skin of a mammal.
capillary
loop
What will the capillary loop look like if the mammal becomes cold?
A B C D
iris
suspensory ligaments
pupil
lens
X is a contracted ciliary muscle.
What will happen when it relaxes?
A The lens will decrease its curvature.

B The lens will increase its curvature.
C The size of the pupil will decrease.
D The size of the pupil will increase.

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25 The diagram shows a timeline of a woman’s menstrual cycle, which lasts for 28 days.
13 14 15 16
12 17
11 18
10 19
9 20
8 21
7 22
6 23
5 menstruation 24
(period)
4 25
3 26
2 28 27
1
On which days of the menstrual cycle is a woman most likely to become pregnant?
A days 1 - 4
B days 7 - 10
C days 13 - 16
D days 20 - 23
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26 The diagram shows a vertical section through a flower.
What are X and Y?
X Y
A anther stigma
B anther style
C stamen stigma
D stamen style
140
120
100
80
height / cm
60
40
20
0
0 2 4 6 8 10
age / years
A 106 cm B 116 cm C 122 cm D 130 cm

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28 Four samples of seeds germinated in different conditions of temperature and light, as shown in
the table.
sample temperature / °C light
1 20 absent
2 20 present
3 5 absent
4 5 present
A typical seedling from each sample was removed after seven days.
Which seedling was from sample 2?
A B C D
yellow
green
green
yellow

30 What will be the genotypes of the offspring resulting from a genetic cross between two
individuals, one of which is homozygous dominant, (TT), and the other heterozygous?
A all Tt
B 50% TT, 50% tt
C 50% TT, 50%Tt
D 25%TT, 50% Tt, 25% tt
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A stored in plants

stored in plants

C stored in plants

D stored in plants

birds

organism
A
organism organism
D B
organism
C

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A carnivores
B decomposers
C herbivores
D producers
A combustion
B photosynthesis
C respiration
D transpiration
cloud
tree
rain
soil
A evaporation
B photosynthesis
C respiration
D translocation
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37 The graphs show the number of carnivores in a habitat over a period of time. At time X the
herbivores in their food chain are removed from the habitat.
Which graph shows the effect of this on the number of carnivores?
A B
number of number of
carnivores carnivores
X time X time
C D
number of number of
carnivores carnivores
X time X time


B rainwater run-off
C soil erosion
D soil fertility

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untreated
sewage
X outlet
direction
of flow W
Y Z
A B
oxygen oxygen
W X Y Z W X Y Z
position position
C D
oxygen oxygen
W X Y Z W X Y Z
position position
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Key Key
Number Number
1 D 21 D
2 B 22 A
3 D 23 B
4 C 24 C
5 A 25 C
6 A 26 C
7 B 27 D
8 A 28 B
9 C 29 C
10 C 30 B
11 B 31 D
12 B 32 B
13 D 33 D
14 A 34 D
15 B 35 A
16 D 36 D
17 C 37 A
18 C 38 C
19 C 39 D
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BIOLOGY 0610/13
45 minutes
Soft clean eraser


IB15 11_0610_13_A3/FP
PMT
1 What are the characteristics of bony fish?
maintain
external ears jelly-covered
constant body scales
present eggs
temperature
A
B
C
D
2 What are the features of the leaves of a plant that is a eudicotyledon (dicotyledon)?
broad leaves parallel veins
A
B
C
D
3 Many snakes that belong to the viper family are unusual in that they give birth to live young.
This is usually a characteristic of which vertebrate group?
A amphibians
B birds
C bony fish
D mammals
4 Use the key to identify which group is amphibians.
1 hair present …………………………… mammals

hair absent ……………………………. go to 2
2 feathers present ………………….…… group A
feathers absent ………………….……. go to 3
3 dry scaly skin……………………….….. group B
moist skin ………………….……….….. go to 4
4 four limbs …………………………….… group C
no limbs ………...…………….....…...… group D
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Which features are present in this cell and also in most plant cells?
A cell membrane and cytoplasm

B cell membrane and sap vacuole
C cell wall and cytoplasm
D cell wall and sap vacuole
6 Which structure is present in a root hair cell but not in a liver cell?
A cell wall
B chloroplast
C glycogen granule
D nucleus
7 Which description of the heart is correct?
A The heart is an organ, containing several systems, which forms part of the circulatory tissue.
B The heart is an organ, containing several tissues, which forms part of the circulatory system.
C The heart is a system, containing several organs, which forms part of the circulatory tissue.
D The heart is a system, containing several tissues, which forms part of the circulatory organ.
1 2 3 4
Which two cells contain cellulose and a vacuole?

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9 The diagrams show how a cell appears under the microscope at the start of an experiment and
after it has been placed in a dilute solution of salts for 5 minutes.
start of the after placing in a

experiment dilute solution of salts
Which statement explains what happens?
A Dissolved salts enter the cell by diffusion.

B Dissolved salts leave the cell by diffusion.
C Water enters the cell by osmosis.
D Water leaves the cell by osmosis.
10 The diagram represents the molecules in two solutions either side of a fully permeable
membrane.
Key
solute molecules
water molecules
fully permeable membrane
In which directions are the net movements of the molecules?
solute molecules water molecules
A left to right left to right

B left to right right to left
C right to left left to right
D right to left right to left
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11 Which group of compounds ensures that metabolic reactions take place effectively?
A carbohydrates
B enzymes
C fatty acids
D hormones
12 Four different foods were tested for their composition.
Which food contains protein but not reducing sugar or starch?
Benedict’s test iodine test biuret test
A blue black purple

B blue brown purple
C brick red black blue
D brick red brown blue
starch glycogen

B amino acids simple sugars
C simple sugars fatty acids and glycerol
D simple sugars simple sugars

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white stripe
green stripe
A leaf was taken from the plant and the chlorophyll removed. It was then tested for starch using
iodine solution.
A B C D
15 Which substances are transported in the phloem?
A amino acids and starch

A B C D
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17 Where are hormones removed from the blood and broken down in the human body?
A gall bladder
B kidneys
C liver
D stomach
18 The list shows four metabolic processes.
1 carbon dioxide + water o glucose + oxygen
2 glucose o alcohol + carbon dioxide
3 glucose o lactic acid
4 glucose + oxygen o carbon dioxide + water
Which of these processes occur in muscles?
glass coloured
tube liquid

has been removed
yeast in a
glucose solution

D stays still

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20 The diagram shows some of the structures in a human lung.
Where is the carbon dioxide concentration highest?
from pulmonary artery

C
to pulmonary vein
21 Where is urea produced in the human body and from which chemicals is it produced?
produced chemical
A intestine proteins
B kidneys amino acids
C kidneys fatty acids
D liver amino acids
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22 The table shows the composition of a liquid found in the human body.
component concentration / arbitrary units
amino acids 0.00

glucose 0.00
proteins 0.00
salts 1.50
urea 2.00
In a healthy person, which structure contains this liquid?
B C
23 The diagram shows muscles and bones in a person’s arm.
biceps
weight
triceps
What happens to the muscles as the weight is lowered?
biceps triceps
A lengthens lengthens
B lengthens shortens
C shortens lengthens
D shortens shortens

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24 In an experiment to investigate phototropism, a plant shoot is grown with light coming from one
side only.
After two days, in which region has the greatest rate of growth occurred?
D
A
C
light B light
start of experiment after two days
25 Which structure is involved in the transfer of dissolved nutrients from the mother to the fetus?
A kidney
B liver
C placenta
D stomach
After ejaculation, along which route does a male gamete travel to fuse with an egg?
A ovary o oviduct o uterus o cervix
B ovary o uterus o cervix o vagina
C vagina o cervix o uterus o oviduct
D vagina o uterus o cervix o oviduct
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27 Which set of conditions is required for seed germination?
oxygen warmth water
A
B
C
D
140
120
100
80
height / cm
60
40
20
0
0 2 4 6 8 10
age / years
A 106 cm B 116 cm C 122 cm D 130 cm
29 Which of these cells is haploid?
A liver cell
B red blood cell
C sperm cell
D zygote

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A stored in plants

stored in plants

C stored in plants

D stored in plants
organism
A
organism organism
D B
organism
C
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birds

A carnivores
B decomposers
C herbivores
D producers
cloud
tree
rain
soil
A evaporation
B photosynthesis
C respiration
D translocation

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A combustion
B photosynthesis
C respiration
D transpiration
37 Which factors affect the rate of growth of a plant population?
disease grazing by herbivores light intensity
A
B
C
D


B rainwater run-off
C soil erosion
D soil fertility
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untreated
sewage
X outlet
direction
of flow W
Y Z
A B
oxygen oxygen
W X Y Z W X Y Z
position position
C D
oxygen oxygen
W X Y Z W X Y Z
position position
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Paper 1 Multiple Choice (Core) October/November 2016
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40
Published
Teachers.
®
Cambridge IGCSE , Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level
components.

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Question Question
Key Key
Number Number
1 D 21 B
2 B 22 B
3 D 23 D
4 B 24 B
5 A 25 D
6 C 26 D
7 A 27 A
8 A 28 C
9 B 29 C
10 B 30 B
11 C 31 C
12 C 32 B
13 C 33 D
14 D 34 D
15 A 35 D
16 B 36 B
17 C 37 D
18 B 38 D
19 C 39 B
20 C 40 A
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1 The diagram shows a plant that has been placed near a sunlit window for a few weeks.
Which two characteristics of living organisms have affected the shape of the plant?
A excretion and sensitivity

B growth and reproduction
C reproduction and excretion
D sensitivity and growth
2 What is a characteristic of amphibians but not of reptiles?
A four limbs
B laying eggs in water
C scaly skin
D using lungs for breathing
Use the key to identify the insect.
1 wings present ........................................... go to 2

wings absent ............................................ A
2 two pairs of wings ..................................... go to 3
one pair of wings ...................................... B
3 wings with circular markings ..................... C
wings without circular markings ................ D
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4 The diagram shows a spongy mesophyll cell from a green leaf.
1
2
3
Which labelled structures are not found in animal cells?
5 What are the features of the cell walls in a xylem vessel?
end wall side wall
A absent thick
B absent thin
C present thick
D present thin

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7 Which identifies the chemical elements found in proteins?
A key
B = present
C = absent
D
8 What controls the speed of chemical reactions in all living cells?
A enzymes
B hormones
C ions
D vitamins
9 Where are carbohydrates made in a green leaf?
A cell vacuoles
B chloroplasts
C phloem
D xylem
10 How does carbon dioxide pass through the stomata of a leaf?
A active transport
B diffusion
C osmosis
D transpiration
A fat
B glucose
C protein
D starch
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A calcium
B iron
C vitamin C
D vitamin D
Which labelled part absorbs the most water?
D
A
14 Which substances are produced by the action of amylase on starch?
A amino acids
B fatty acids and glycerol
C salts
D simple sugars

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removed.
xylem
phloem
A Amino acids and sugar cannot pass to the roots.

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17 Which graph shows the effect of increasing humidity on the rate of transpiration?
A B
rate of rate of
humidity humidity
C D
rate of rate of
humidity humidity

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18 The diagram shows a garden pond with a fountain worked by a pump. The fountain brings
oxygen from the air to fish in the pond.
P
water pump
The system can be compared with part of the human circulatory system. The pump is compared
with the heart.
What are P and Q compared with?
P Q
A aorta pulmonary artery

B pulmonary artery vena cava
C pulmonary vein vena cava
D vena cava aorta
19 The diagram shows sections through three types of blood vessel, not drawn to the same scale.
V W X
vein capillary
A V W
B W V
C W X
D X W
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20 The diagram shows human blood cells, as seen under a microscope.
What is the function of cell X?
A to carry glucose
B to carry oxygen
C to defend against disease
D to make the blood clot
21 What is the approximate composition of the air breathed out by a person?

% %
A 5 73
B 16 4
C 21 0.04
D 78 2
22 Which substances are produced by respiration in humans?
carbon alcohol
water lactic acid
dioxide (ethanol)
A
B
C
D

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23 The apparatus shown is set up and left for one hour.
mixture of indicator solution

yeast, sugar
and water
A gas is released by the mixture. It caused the indicator solution to go cloudy.
What is the indicator solution?
A alcohol
B Benedict’s solution
C biuret solution
D limewater
24 A person is regularly connected to a machine that removes wastes, and excess salts and water,
from their blood.
Which organ’s function does the machine carry out?
A bladder
B kidney
C liver
D lung
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25 The diagram shows the human nervous system.
4
1
Which two structures form the central nervous system?
26 The flow diagram shows the pathway that causes pupil diameter to decrease in response to
bright light.
central reduced
bright receptor
X nervous neurone pupil
light cell
system diameter
A iris
B motor neurone
C relay neurone
D sensory neurone

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and light.
shoot shoot
to show
of gravity

in the dark
light from
shoot one side
to show shoot
of light
to gravity to light
A key
D
28 When does fertilisation occur in humans?
A when an egg is released

B when implantation occurs
C when sperm and egg nuclei fuse
D when sperm are released
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29 The diagram shows part of the reproductive system of a human female.
In which labelled region would implantation of a zygote normally take place?
A B
30 The diagrams show four methods of birth control.
Which one is placed in the uterus?
A B C D
MON
TUE
WED
SUN THU
SAT FRI
FRI SAT
THU SUN
OR WED
AL
MMON
ON TUEC OWED NT THU FRI TUE
SAT SUN
TUE RA MON
CE
WED PT
IVE
SUNSUN THU
SAT FRI THU WED T ATUEBL MON
SAT FRI ET
SAT S
FRI
THU SUN
WH
THIS O R A L C O N T R A C E
EN WPEDT I V E T A B L E T S
PAC T U
MON KTUE IS E
MPTWED THU FRI E SAT MON SUN
Y ST
ART
A NE
WO
SUN NE
SAT FRI THU IMM TUE
WED MON
ED
IATE
LY
WHEN THIS PACK IS EMPTY START A NEW ONE IMMEDIATELY
31 What is the definition of an allele?
A a length of DNA that codes for a protein

B a thread-like structure, carrying genes
C a version of a gene
D the genetic make up of an organism
32 Which row describes the cells produced in meiosis, and a function of this type of nuclear division?
cells produced function
A genetically different asexual reproduction

B genetically different sexual reproduction
C genetically identical asexual reproduction
D genetically identical sexual reproduction

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33 A brown mouse mates with a white mouse. There are 8 brown mice and 9 white mice in the
offspring.
The same two mice mate again. There are 9 brown mice and 7 white mice in the offspring.
What are the genotypes of the parents most likely to be?
A heterozygous × heterozygous
B homozygous dominant × heterozygous
C homozygous dominant × homozygous recessive
D homozygous recessive × heterozygous
34 What is the principal source of energy input into a food chain?
A primary consumer
B producer
C secondary consumer
D the Sun
Which arrow does not show the direction of energy flow?
A
D
C B
decomposers
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carbon organic compounds

dioxide in plants
organic compounds
in animals Z
deposits of coal,
petroleum and
natural gas
What is the process labelled Z?
A decomposition
B fossilisation
C photosynthesis
D respiration

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37 The graph shows the population of mosquito larvae in a pond. On day 3, fish that eat mosquito
larvae are released into the pond.
fish released
800
700
600
population of 500
mosquito larvae 400
/ number per m3 300
200
100
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
time / days
What is the most likely reason for the decline in the population of larvae after day 3?
A disease
B lack of oxygen
C old age
D predation

39 Which agricultural activity does not result in pollution of nearby rivers?
A adding artificial fertilisers

B digging plant material into the soil
C spraying with herbicides
D spraying with insecticides
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near to a factory.
direction of
water flow
mayfly nymph
stonefly nymph
factory emptying
pollutants into
the water

sludge worm leech
snail
shrimp
caddis fly larva
mayfly nymph
stonefly nymph
A blood worm
B caddis fly larva
C leech
D stonefly nymph
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10 C 30 B
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12 C 32 B
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1 Which characteristic of living organisms is responsible for the production of oxygen in the leaf of a
plant exposed to sunlight?
A excretion
B movement
C nutrition
D respiration
2 The scientific name for humans is Homo sapiens.
What does Homo refer to?
A arthropod
B genus
C kingdom
D species

wings absent ............................................ A
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4 Which diagram represents a typical plant cell?
A B C D
5 What is not an organ?
A aorta
B liver
C neurone
D skin
A key
B = present
C = absent
D

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8 The graph shows the effect of temperature on an enzyme-controlled reaction.
rate of
reaction
0 20 40 60
temperature / °C
Which statement describes the effect of temperature on this reaction?
A As the temperature increases to 25 °C the reaction speeds up.
B Between 10 °C and 20 °C the enzyme stops working.
C Between 35 °C and 45 °C the enzyme stops working.
D The optimum temperature for this reaction is 40 °C.
A cell vacuoles
B chloroplasts
C phloem
D xylem
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10 The diagram shows part of a leaf as seen in cross section under the microscope.
2
1
What are the names of regions 1, 2 and 3?
region
1 2 3
A palisade mesophyll vascular bundle spongy mesophyll

B spongy mesophyll palisade mesophyll vascular bundle
C vascular bundle palisade mesophyll spongy mesophyll
D vascular bundle spongy mesophyll palisade mesophyll
A fat
B glucose
C protein
D starch
A calcium
B iron
C vitamin C
D vitamin D

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13 What functions are carried out by the small intestine?
absorption of absorption of
ingestion
digested food water
A
B
C
D
14 The diagram shows part of the human alimentary canal and associated organs.
Where does amylase act on food?
A
C
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removed.
xylem
phloem

16 A plant shoot is placed in a solution of a dye.
Under which conditions will the dye move slowest?
A high high
B high low
C low high
D low low
17 Which process releases water vapour into the atmosphere from the leaves of trees?
A active transport
B osmosis
C respiration
D transpiration

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A coronary artery
B pulmonary artery
C renal vein
D vena cava
19 Which chamber of the heart receives blood directly from the pulmonary vein?
A B
C
D
A to carry glucose
B to carry oxygen
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A nose hairs
B skin
C stomach acid
D white blood cells
1 2 3
A bronchus diaphragm trachea

B diaphragm bronchus trachea
C trachea bronchus diaphragm
23 The equations represent chemical reactions that take place in living organisms.
Which reaction releases the greatest amount of energy?
C glucose → alcohol + carbon dioxide

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24 Where is urea made and where is it removed?
made removed
A kidney bladder
B kidney kidney
C liver kidney
D liver rectum
25 In reflexes, which term describes light, heat and sound?
A effectors
B impulses
C receptors
D stimuli
26 What is a function of the cornea?
A carries impulses to the brain

B controls how much light enters the eye
C detects light
D refracts light
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and light.
shoot shoot
to show
of gravity

in the dark
light from
shoot one side
to show shoot
of light
to gravity to light
A key
D

29 Pollination is the transfer of pollen grains from
A anther to ovary.
B anther to stigma.
C stigma to ovary.
D stigma to ovule.

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A B C D
MON
TUE
WED
SUN THU
SAT FRI
FRI SAT
THU SUN
OR W ED
AL
MMON
ON C
TUE OWED THU FRI T
SATUE SUN
NT
TUE RA MON
CE
WED PT
IVE
SUNSUN THU
SAT FRI THU WED T ATUE BL MON
SAT FRI ET
SAT S
FRI
THU SUN
WH
THIS O R A L C O N T R A C E
EN WPEDT I V E T A B L E T S
PAC TUE
MON KTUE
IS E
MPTWED THU FRI SAT
MON SUN
Y ST
ART
A NE
WO
SUN NE
SAT FRI THU IMM TUE
WED MON
ED
IATE
LY
31 Which method of birth control can protect a person from sexually transmitted infections?
A chemical implant
B condom
C female sterilisation
D IUD
32 Which combination of chromosomes from egg and sperm cells will produce a boy?
egg sperm
A X X
B X Y
C Y X
D Y Y
33 What is not a function of meiosis?
A producing genetically different cells

B producing nuclei in ovules
C producing sperm cells
D repairing damaged tissues
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34 A farmer buys a bull with unusual curved horns. He wants to know if the bull is pure-breeding for
curved horns. He mates the bull with cows in his herd which are all pure-breeding for straight
horns.
Which proportion of calves shows that the bull is pure-breeding for curved horns?
A all with curved horns

B half with straight horns
C three-quarters with curved horns
D three-quarters with straight horns
35 The phenotype of an organism is its
A combination of alleles.
B family pedigree.
C genetic make-up.
D observable features.
36 An insect is usually pale in colour which helps to camouflage it on tree trunks.

Occasionally black individuals of this insect occur.
If the tree becomes dark in colour due to pollution, then the black individuals become more
common.
Which process causes this?
A biotechnology
B conservation
C natural selection

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37 The graph shows how the world population of humans is increasing.
world
population
size
1000 1250 1500 1750 2000

time / years
What has contributed to this increase?
A a high death rate in developing countries

B drought leading to famine
C improved medical care
D the widespread use of contraception

A inserting genes into bacteria

B inserting insulin into bacteria
C spraying plants with herbicides
D using pectinase to make fruit juice
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near to a factory.
direction of
water flow
mayfly nymph
stonefly nymph
factory emptying
pollutants into
the water

sludge worm leech
snail
shrimp
caddis fly larva
mayfly nymph
stonefly nymph
A blood worm
B caddis fly larva
C leech
D stonefly nymph
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2 D 22 C
3 D 23 B
4 B 24 A
5 C 25 D
6 C 26 A
7 A 27 A
8 D 28 C
9 B 29 A
10 A 30 B
11 C 31 B
12 C 32 C
13 D 33 D
14 A 34 D
15 A 35 C
16 A 36 B
17 D 37 A
18 B 38 B
19 C 39 C
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1 Breathing out combines which two characteristics of living organisms?
A excretion and movement

C movement and sensitivity
D sensitivity and respiration
A arachnids
B crustaceans
C insects
D myriapods

wings absent ............................................ A
4 Which feature shows that a cell is a plant cell?
A cell membrane
B cell wall
C cytoplasm
D nucleus
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5 A student drew a large diagram of a leaf as shown.
drawing measured
160 mm
The drawing measured 160 mm.
The teacher noted that the diagram was twice the size of the leaf.
What was the actual size of the leaf?
A 2 mm B 16 mm C 80 mm D 180 mm
A key
B = present
C = absent
D

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8 The graph shows how the activity of an enzyme varies with temperature.
rate of
enzyme
activity
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
temperature / °C
What is the best or optimum temperature for this enzyme and at what temperature is the enzyme
not working?
temperature / °C
best not working
A 30 0
B 30 60
C 50 0
D 50 60
A cell vacuoles
B chloroplasts
C phloem
D xylem
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10 The diagram shows a leaf as seen in cross section under the microscope.
What are tissues 1, 2 and 3?
1 2 3
A epidermis palisade mesophyll spongy mesophyll

B epidermis spongy mesophyll palisade mesophyll
C palisade mesophyll epidermis spongy mesophyll
D spongy mesophyll palisade mesophyll epidermis
A fat
B glucose
C protein
D starch
A calcium
B iron
C vitamin C
D vitamin D

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13 What is the correct order of the processes that take place in the alimentary canal?
A absorption, digestion, ingestion, egestion

B digestion, ingestion, egestion, absorption
C egestion, digestion, absorption, ingestion
D ingestion, digestion, absorption, egestion
14 The diagram shows part of the human alimentary canal.
Which organ produces hydrochloric acid?
removed.
xylem
phloem

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passes?
A cortex
B epidermis
C mesophyll
D xylem
17 The diagram shows part of a cross section through a leaf.
D
leaf cells
A
B
air space xylem vessel
18 The graph shows the effect of several minutes of vigorous exercise on heart rate.
When does the person stop doing this exercise?
C
heart rate
A D
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
time / min

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19 The aorta takes
A deoxygenated blood away from the heart.

B deoxygenated blood towards the heart.
C oxygenated blood away from the heart.
D oxygenated blood towards the heart.
A to carry glucose
B to carry oxygen
21 What are disease-causing organisms?
A antibodies
B pathogens
C phagocytes
D vaccines
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22 A student blows through a straw into limewater.
straw
limewater
What is the appearance of the limewater before and after blowing through the straw?
before after
A blue purple
B brown blue-black
C colourless white
D orange yellow
23 What is correct for aerobic respiration in muscles?
nutrient
oxygen used?
molecule
A glucose no
B glucose yes
C lactic acid no
D glycogen yes
24 To show that a green plant may absorb oxygen, in which condition must it be placed and why?
condition reason
A dark to prevent photosynthesis

B dark to prevent respiration
C light to allow photosynthesis
D light to allow respiration

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25 After a meal containing large amounts of meat, urine is likely to contain
A a decreased concentration of amino acids.

B an increased amount of fat.
C an increased concentration of protein.
D an increased concentration of urea.
26 Which of these neurones is found in the peripheral nervous system?
motor sensory
A
B
C
D
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and light.
shoot shoot
to show
of gravity

in the dark
light from
shoot one side
to show shoot
of light
to gravity to light
A key
D


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29 The diagram shows a flower cut in half.
Which structure receives pollen grains during pollination?
A B C D
MON
TUE
WED
SUN THU
SAT FRI
FRI SAT
THU SUN
OR WED
AL
MMON
ON TUEC OWED NT THU FRI TUE
SAT SUN
TUE RA MON
CE
WED PT
IVE
SUNSUN THU
SAT FRI ET
SAT S
FRI
THU SUN
WH
EN
THIS O R A L C O N T R A C W
E P
EDT I V E T A B L E T S
PAC T U
MON KTUE IS E
Y ST
ART
A NE
WO
SUN NE
SAT FRI THU IMM TUE
WED MON
ED
IATE
LY
31 What is defined as ‘a thread-like structure of DNA, carrying genetic information in the form of
genes’?
A allele
B chromosome
C protein
D zygote
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32 What is a function of meiosis?
B producing cells for growth
C producing genetically different cells
D repairing tissues
What proportion of offspring will have black hair if a cross is made between a homozygous black
mouse and a heterozygous black mouse?
A 0% B 25% C 50% D 100%
34 Which of these human characteristics shows continuous variation?
A free or attached earlobes

B sex
C tongue rolling
D weight
35 The diagram shows the flow of energy through an ecosystem.
sunlight producers X
decomposers

B carnivores
C consumers
D oxygen

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36 A herd of red deer live in a woodland, which contains snakes and a large variety of birds.
A all the animals in the wood

B all the red deer in the wood
C all the organisms in the wood
D all the plants in the wood
37 What is not a reason that bacteria are widely used in biotechnology?
A They are complex organisms.

B They are made of single cells.
C They are small.
D They reproduce quickly.
38 The diagram shows how ethanol can be produced from a sugar solution containing yeast.
After five hours the mixture produced bubbles.
air lock
sugar solution
containing yeast
bubbles
What is the main gas in the bubbles?
A air
B carbon dioxide
C methane
D oxygen
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seal
blue small large

whale crustaceans fish
plankton small fish penguin
Fishermen regularly catch and remove large fish.
What is most likely to happen to the populations of penguins, small fish and seals?
penguins small fish seal
A decrease increase increase

B increase decrease decrease
C increase increase increase
D no change decrease decrease

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near to a factory.
direction of
water flow
mayfly nymph
stonefly nymph
factory emptying
pollutants into
the water

sludge worm leech
snail
shrimp
caddisfly larva
mayfly nymph
stonefly nymph
A bloodworm
B caddisfly larva
C leech
D stonefly nymph
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14 B 1
15 C 1
16 B 1
17 B 1
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19 D 1
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21 A 1
22 A 1
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24 B 1
25 B 1
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33 B 1
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36 D 1
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1 Which process in plant cells uses chlorophyll?
A growth
B nutrition
C movement
D respiration
2 The table shows the scientific names of four members of the cat family.
common name scientific name
leopard Panthera pardus

lion Panthera leo
ocelot Leopardus pardalis
tiger Panthera tigris
A All four cats are members of the same species.

B The leopard and the ocelot are members of the same genus.
C The leopard, lion and tiger are members of the same genus.
D The leopard, lion and tiger are members of the same species.
crown
root
1 the root is divided into two parts ............................................................... go to 2

the root is not divided into two parts ......................................................... go to 3
2 the height of the crown is greater than the length of the root ................... A
the height of the crown is less than the length of the root ........................ B
3 flattened crown ......................................................................................... C
ridged crown ............................................................................................. D
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A cell membrane
B cytoplasm
C vacuole
D cell wall
5 The diagrams show a leaf and its internal structure.
1 2 3
A cell tissue organ system

B organ cell tissue
C organ system tissue cell
D tissue cell organ

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6 The diagram shows an insect as seen using the low power lens of a microscope.
The actual diameter of the circle is 0.3 cm.
What is the approximate size of this insect in millimetres?
A 0.1 mm B 1.0 mm C 2.0 mm D 3.0 mm
Which arrow represents the diffusion of oxygen during photosynthesis?
B A
leaf cells
xylem
8 What helps to support plants?
A pressure inwards on the cell vacuoles

B pressure inwards on the chloroplasts
C pressure outwards on the cell walls
D pressure outwards on the nuclei
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A key
B amino acid
glucose
C
chemical bond
D
10 Which enzyme is used to produce clear apple juice?
A amylase
B lipase
C pectinase
D protease
11 What is the optimum pH for stomach enzymes?
12 What are the raw materials necessary for photosynthesis?

B light and a suitable temperature
D water and a suitable temperature
13 In plants, which substance contains magnesium ions?
A cellulose
B chlorophyll
C haemoglobin
D starch
14 What must be increased in the diet of a person suffering from constipation?
A fats
B fibre
C iron
D protein

PMT
15 Which chemical reaction takes place in the mouth?
A Fats are digested into fatty acids and glycerol.

B Fats are digested into simpler sugars.
C Starch is digested into simpler sugars.
D Starch is digested into amino acids.
oesophagus
0
3
string marked
in metres
4
9 anus
A 2m B 6m C 8m D 9m

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18 Which tissue transports water from the roots to the leaves in a plant?
A cortex
B epidermis
C mesophyll
D xylem
19 On which organ is an ECG performed?
A brain
B colon
C ear
D heart
elastic and fibrous

connective tissue
muscle layer
A an artery
B a capillary
C a vein
D a ventricle
21 Which are both chemical barriers to the transmission of pathogens?
A mucus and stomach acid

B mucus and white blood cells
C skin and hairs in the nose
D skin and stomach acid

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22 The table shows the approximate composition of inspired and expired air.
percentage of gas percentage of gas

gas
in inspired air in expired air
P 78.10 78.10
Q 20.90 16.00
R variable variable
S 0.04 4.00
What is the name of gas S?
A carbon dioxide
B nitrogen
C oxygen
D water vapour
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shown.
P Q
balloon balloon
sugar, yeast yeast

and water and water
A B
P Q P Q
C D
P Q P Q

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body.
oxygen
oxygen in blood
X Y
carbon
carbon dioxide
dioxide
in blood
X Y
A lungs air
B lungs body cells
C body cells air
D body cells lungs
25 The table shows information about urea.
substance that organ that organ that

urea is made from makes urea excretes urea
A amino acids kidney bladder

B amino acids liver kidney
C fatty acids kidney bladder
D fatty acids liver kidney
26 What is the most important function of sweating?
A to remove excess heat from the body

B to remove excess salts from the body
C to remove excess urea from the body
D to remove excess water from the body
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A effector
B receptor
C sense organ
D stimulus
29 The diagram shows the gas exchange surface of a person who has just smoked a cigarette.
Substance P can cause cancer.
P
moisture
alveolus wall
What is substance P?
A carbon dioxide
B carbon monoxide
C nicotine
D tar

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A condom
D vasectomy
A light
B oxygen
D water
32 Four processes involved in labour and birth are shown.
1 cutting the umbilical cord
3 dilation of the cervix
4 passage of the baby through the vagina
In which sequence do these events normally occur?
A 2→3→1→4
B 2→3→4→1
C 3→2→1→4
D 3→2→4→1
33 In some mammals the allele for brown coat colour is dominant to the allele for white coat colour.
Which percentage of offspring will be white if a cross is made between two heterozygous
mammals?
A 0% B 25% C 50% D 100%
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34 Which term is defined as a length of DNA that codes for a protein?
A amino acid
B chromosome
C gene
D mutation
35 What makes tongue rolling an example of discontinuous variation?
A A person can roll their tongue only when they are young.
B There are many different types of tongue rollers.
C Tongue rolling has to be learnt.
D Tongue rolling is something that a person either can or cannot do.
36 What is shown by the widest block in a pyramid of numbers for a grassland ecosystem?
A all the consumers in the pyramid

B the carnivores in the pyramid
C the organisms at the top of the pyramid
D the producers in the pyramid
37 A food chain is shown.
potato plant → slug → hedgehog
By which process is energy transferred from the potato plant to the slug?
A egestion
B excretion
C ingestion
D photosynthesis

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38 A farmer put some fertiliser on his field. Some of the fertiliser drained into a nearby lake.
lake
plants
lake?
crop plant lake plant

growth growth
39 The diagrams show the depth and rate of breathing in a person at 12.00 pm and 1.00 pm.
12.00 pm 1.00 pm
0.5 dm3
volume
volume
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
What happens to the person’s breathing between 12.00 pm and 1.00 pm?
depth rate
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year 1930 1980 1990

C pollution of air by sulfur dioxide
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1 Which process do living organisms use to remove excess carbon dioxide from their bodies?
A excretion
B movement
C nutrition
D respiration
2 When a donkey is bred with a zebra, a zebronkey is produced. Zebronkeys are not fertile
animals.
A Donkeys and zebras belong to different species because their offspring are not fertile.
B Donkeys and zebras belong to different species because they do not look exactly the same.
C Donkeys and zebras belong to the same species because they look alike.
D Donkeys and zebras belong to the same species because they produce offspring.
Use the key to identify the leaf.
1 leaf with several small leaflets .................................. go to 2

leaf with one large leaf blade .................................... go to 3
2 leaflets are broad and flat ......................................... A
leaflets are narrow and hair-like ............................... B
3 leaf with a smooth edge ........................................... C
leaf with a toothed edge ........................................... D
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4 The diagram shows a cell from the leaf of a plant.
Which part contains the highest amount of magnesium?
B
C
D
5 What is a leaf?
A a cell
B an organ
C an organ system
D a tissue
water
soluble blue crystals
After several hours, the water turns blue.
Which process causes this colour change to take place?
A absorption
B active transport
C diffusion
D osmosis

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7 A cell has an actual length of 0.2 mm. A student wants to make a drawing of this cell so that it
appears two hundred times bigger.
How long should the student draw this cell?
A 4 mm B 0.04 cm C 40 mm D 40 cm
8 What are features of osmosis?
requires a partially
diffusion is
requires cell walls permeable
involved
membrane
A
B
C
D
A key
B amino acid
glucose
C
chemical bond
D
10 Which chemical is used to test for the presence of protein in a food sample?
B biuret solution
C DCPIP
D iodine solution
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11 Four test-tubes were set up as shown in the table.
In which test-tube would starch be broken down the fastest?
2 cm3 starch
1 cm3 of 1 cm3 of boiled temperature
suspension
amylase added amylase added / °C
added
A 5 key
B 35 = present
C 5 = absent
D 35
12 The average number of chloroplasts in four different types of cell taken from a plant is shown.
Which is a root hair cell?
A 0 B 47 C 370 D 920
A fats
B fibre
C iron
D protein

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0
3
string marked
in metres
4
9 anus
A 2m B 6m C 8m D 9m
15 What could lead to obesity?
A energy consumption exceeding energy expenditure

B increased consumption of dietary fibre
C reduced consumption of fat
D reduced consumption of sugar
16 Which stage of nutrition takes place when food molecules become part of a body cell?
A absorption
B assimilation
C digestion
D ingestion
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17 The diagram shows a transverse section through a plant organ.
What is M?
A phloem in a root
B phloem in a stem
C xylem in a root
D xylem in a stem

elastic and fibrous

connective tissue
muscle layer
A an artery
B a capillary
C a vein
D a ventricle

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20 The diagram shows a section through a mammalian heart.
Which part carries blood directly from the lungs?
B C
A D
21 Which is a mechanical barrier to pathogens?
A acid in the stomach

B hairs in the nose
C mucus in the trachea
D phagocytosis in the blood
22 What is the approximate percentage of oxygen in exhaled air?
A 0.04 B 4.00 C 16.00 D 21.00
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P Q
balloon balloon
sugar, yeast yeast

and water and water
A B
P Q P Q
C D
P Q P Q

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body.
oxygen
oxygen in blood
X Y
carbon
carbon dioxide
dioxide
in blood
X Y
A lungs air
B lungs body cells
C body cells air
D body cells lungs

27 Which acts as a sense organ?
A the gall bladder

B the kidney
C the skin
D the ureter
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A effector
B receptor
C sense organ
D stimulus
29 Which disease is caused by bacteria?
A AIDS
B cholera
C obesity
D scurvy
30 Where does fertilisation occur in a flowering plant?
A in the ovary
B in the pollen grain
C in the style
D on the stigma
A condom
D vasectomy

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A light
B oxygen
D water
33 In some plants, H is the dominant allele for hairy stems and h is the recessive allele for smooth
stems.
A pair of these plants produce 37 offspring, 18 with hairy stems and 19 with smooth stems.
A HH × HH B Hh × Hh C Hh × hh D hh × hh
34 The family tree shows the inheritance of the ability to smell flowers called freesias. The allele for
the ability to smell freesias is dominant.
Which individual’s symbol is not correct?
key
A female able to
smell freesias
female unable to
smell freesias
male able to
smell freesias
male unable to
D C B
smell freesias
35 What is an example of continuous variation?
A blood group
B gender
C height
D tongue rolling
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36 Which pyramid of numbers has more herbivores than producers?
A B C D
37 The diagram shows the flow of energy along a food chain.
green plant rabbit fox
Which process in the rabbit will allow energy to be passed on to the fox?
A excretion
B growth
C movement
D sensitivity
carbon dioxide
2
in atmosphere
1
plant and animal
4 remains in organic compounds
soil (humus) in plants
organic compounds 3
in animals
Which two numbered arrows represent the process of respiration?

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39 When making commercial apple juice, the fruit is crushed to separate cells and to release the cell
contents. Chemical Q is found between the cells. It holds the cells together but it makes the
extracted juice cloudy.
Which process is used to produce a clear juice?
A adding more water to dissolve chemical Q

B adding pectinase to digest chemical Q
C boiling the juice to destroy chemical Q
D crushing the apples to release chemical Q
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1 Which process releases water and energy?
B osmosis
C photosynthesis
D protein synthesis
2 The dire wolf is an extinct species of wolf.
What is the correct scientific name for this wolf?
A Canis Dirus
B canis dirus
C Canis dirus
D canis Dirus
3 Which of the animals shown is a crustacean?
A B C D
4 The diagram shows a type of plant cell.
nucleus
cytoplasm
cell wall
vacuole
Where does this type of cell come from?
A a root
B cuticle
D spongy mesophyll
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5 Which structures are found in a white blood cell?
cell cell large

membrane wall vacuole
A
B
C
D
6 The diagram shows the structure of a plant cell.
This cell is part of a tissue which
A absorbs carbon dioxide from the air.

B absorbs ions from the soil.
C transports sucrose from leaves.
D transports water in stems.
7 A student made the following statements about the movement of ions by active transport.
1 It is the net movement of particles from a low concentration to a high concentration.

2 It is the net movement of particles from a high concentration to a low concentration.
3 It requires the use of energy.
4 It can only take place in living, respiring cells.
A 1, 3 and 4 B 1 and 4 only C 2 and 4 D 2 only

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8 Which diagram shows the appearance of a plant cell after it is placed in pure water?
A B
C D
9 What is the colour change shown by Benedict’s solution when heated with a reducing sugar?
A blue to purple
B blue to red
C brown to blue-black
D red to yellow
10 Into which part of the alimentary canal is the enzyme that digests starch secreted?
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A key
B amino acid
glucose
C
chemical bond
D
A fats
B fibre
C iron
D protein
oesophagus
0
3
string marked
in metres
4
9 anus
A 2m B 6m C 8m D 9m

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14 A person has swollen, bleeding gums and slow wound healing.
This could be caused by a lack of which nutrient in a diet?
A calcium
B fibre
C iron
D vitamin C
15 Which function is performed by the duodenum?
A assimilation
B digestion
C egestion
D ingestion

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18 Which words correctly complete the following two sentences?
During transpiration, water moves from the ......1...... in a leaf and passes into ......2...... cells.
It then leaves the surface of these cells by ......3...... and ......4...... out of the stomata.
1 2 3 4
A phloem xylem osmosis evaporates

B stomata guard active transport flows
C xylem mesophyll diffusion drains
D xylem mesophyll evaporation diffuses
elastic and fibrous

connective tissue
muscle layer
A an artery
B a capillary
C a vein
D a ventricle

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20 The photomicrograph shows some blood cells.
What is the function of cell P?
A It carries carbon dioxide.

B It carries oxygen.
C It helps to clot blood.
D It produces antibodies.
21 What can be passed from one person to another during blood transfusion?
A cholera
B chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
C HIV
D scurvy
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22 The diagram shows some structures in the human thorax (chest).
From which part does most oxygen pass directly into the blood?

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10
shown.
P Q
balloon balloon
sugar, yeast yeast

and water and water
A B
P Q P Q
C D
P Q P Q
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11
body.
oxygen
oxygen in blood
X Y
carbon
carbon dioxide
dioxide
in blood
X Y
A lungs air
B lungs body cells
C body cells air
D body cells lungs

26 A student begins to lose control of her bicycle while travelling down a hill at speed.
The concentration of which substance will begin to increase rapidly in her blood?
A adrenaline
B insulin
C oestrogen
D testosterone

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12
A effector
B receptor
C sense organ
D stimulus
29 Which row states the possible harmful effects of tobacco smoke?
coronary
cancer liver damage heart
disease
A
B
C
D
A condom
D vasectomy
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13
A light
B oxygen
D water
Q
R
After pollination, where would pollen grains be found?
33 A pure-breeding white rat was crossed with a pure-breeding black rat. All their offspring were
black.
One of the offspring was bred with a pure-breeding white rat.
What is the most likely percentage of black rats in the offspring?
A 25 B 50 C 75 D 100
34 A tall pea plant is crossed with a short pea plant.
All the offspring plants are tall.
What are the genotypes of the tall parent plant and the offspring?
tall parent offspring
A heterozygous heterozygous
B heterozygous homozygous
C homozygous heterozygous
D homozygous homozygous

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14
A a change in appearance
B a change in a gene
C a change in behaviour
D a change in the environment
36 Which two processes both result in increased water vapour in the atmosphere?
A condensation and precipitation

B condensation and transpiration
C evaporation and transpiration
D precipitation and evaporation
decomposers
What do the arrows represent?
A the absorption of oxygen

B the absorption of water
C the flow of energy
D the release of carbon dioxide
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15
snakes badgers
blackbirds frogs hedgehogs
worms slugs
plants
What is most likely to increase the size of the frog population?
A fewer hedgehogs
B fewer slugs
C more badgers
D more blackbirds
39 The diagram shows a bacterial cell that will be used to produce human insulin.
bacterial cell
bacterial
DNA
Q
What is inserted into gap Q?
A a gene from a healthy human

B cells from a human pancreas
C DNA from another bacterium
D molecules of human insulin

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A growth
B nutrition
C respiration
D sensitivity
2 The photographs show two different rats.
Rattus norvegicus Rattus rattus
Which statement about the rats is correct?
A The rats are the same genus.

B The rats are the same species.
C The rats can breed together to produce fertile offspring.
D The rats do not share any of the same features.
Which group of arthropods does it belong to?
A arachnids
B crustaceans
C insects
D myriapods
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Which row shows the correct combination of cellular features that would be observed in the cells?


A cell.
B organ.
C tissue.
D vessel.
If the magnification of the cell is ×500, what is the actual size of the nucleus?
A 0.00002 mm B 0.004 mm C 0.04 mm D 250 mm

4
7 How do carbon dioxide and oxygen move into and out of a mesophyll cell?
A active transport
B diffusion
C respiration
D transpiration
8 The diagram shows apparatus used to investigate osmosis.
The volumes of solutions A, B, C and D were the same at the start of the investigation.
After one hour, the solutions had moved up the glass tubes.
Which solution was the most concentrated at the start of the investigation?
glass glass glass glass

tube tube tube tube
partially partially
permeable permeable
membrane membrane
water
solution solution solution solution

A B C D
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starch
reducing sugar
/ g per 100g
/ g per 100g
3.7 0.0
Benedict’s iodine
solution solution
A blue blue-black
B blue brown
D brick red brown
10 The apparatus shown is used for an experiment on starch digestion.
Which test-tube contains the most sugar after 20 minutes?
A B C D
starch starch
and salivary solution and salivary
amylase amylase
water-bath at 15 °C water-bath at 37 °C

6
11 An experiment was carried out using the apparatus shown.
The carbon dioxide content of the water in each test-tube was measured at the start and again
three hours later.
In which test-tube would there be a decrease in carbon dioxide content?
A B C D
black
water polythene
to keep
water
plant
water
snail
Which is the xylem?
A bleeding gums
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14 Which row shows an enzyme with the correct site of production and products?
enzyme product(s)
enzyme
produced by of digestion
A amylase salivary glands amino acids

B amylase stomach sugar
C protease salivary glands sugar
D protease stomach amino acids
What type of plant cell is this?
A guard cell
B mesophyll cell
C root cortex cell
D root hair cell

8
shoot X shoot Y
spring balance
30 g 30 g
oil
water
shoot X / g shoot Y / g
A 25 25
B 25 30
C 30 25
D 30 30
17 The diagram shows a circulatory system.
2 3
capillaries of capillaries of the

the lungs heart rest of the body
1 4
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18 Some organisms cause transmissible diseases.
What is defined as a disease-causing organism?
A bacterium
B pathogen
C phagocyte
D virus
seconds.
2
volume
of air in
lungs 1
/ dm3
0
0 30
time / s
A B
2 2
volume volume
of air in of air in
lungs 1 lungs 1
/ dm3 / dm3
0 0
0 30 0 30
time / s time / s
C D
2 2
volume volume
of air in of air in
lungs 1 lungs 1
/ dm3 / dm3
0 0
0 30 0 30
time / s time / s

10
20 As we breathe out, ......1...... is ......2...... through the lungs.
Which words correctly complete gaps 1 and 2?
1 2
A carbon dioxide excreted

B carbon dioxide respired
C oxygen excreted
D oxygen respired
21 A person carries out vigorous exercise without drinking any water.
What would happen to the concentration and volume of the person’s urine immediately after
exercise?
urine urine
concentration volume
A decrease decrease
B decrease increase
C increase decrease
D increase increase
A B
hot pan
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23 What does the central nervous system consist of?
A brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves

B brain and spinal cord only
C brain only
D spinal cord and peripheral nerves only
24 Where is alcohol broken down in the body?
A bladder
B kidneys
C liver
D stomach
25 The diagram shows parts of a flower.
Which structure represents the site of fertilisation?

12
C
B
27 Which precautions could help to prevent the spread of AIDS?
1 avoiding the mixing of blood

2 using a femidom
3 using the contraceptive pill
4 using a condom
A 1 and 3 B 1, 2 and 4 C 2, 3 and 4 D 2 and 4 only
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13 14 15 16
12 17
11 18
10 19
9 20
8 21
7 22
6 23
5 menstruation 24
(period)
4 25
3 26
2 28 27
1
A days 1– 4
B days 7–10
C days 13–16
D days 20–23
29 What is the transmission of genetic information from generation to generation known as?
A cell division
B inheritance
C meiosis
D mitosis

14
30 The diagram shows the chromosomes in one human cell.
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 XX
What can be concluded from the chromosomes in this cell?
A The cell is from a man.

B The cell is from a woman.
C There are only 23 chromosomes per cell.
D There are only 46 pairs of chromosomes per cell.
31 The allele for detached earlobes is dominant to the allele for attached earlobes.
Two parents are heterozygous for detached earlobes.
What is the probability of their first child having attached earlobes?
A 0% B 25% C 50% D 75%
32 Which is an example of discontinuous variation?
A height
B skin colour
C tongue rolling
D weight
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33 Farmers have bred Holstein-Friesian cattle to produce more milk than older breeds of cattle.
Which process was used to produce these cattle?
A adaptation
C natural selection
hedgehog
robin
caterpillar
greenfly beetle
rose plant cabbage plant
Which row shows a food chain in this food web?
primary secondary
producer
consumer consumer
A hedgehog caterpillar robin

B cabbage plant greenfly beetle
C cabbage plant beetle robin
D rose plant hedgehog greenfly

16
Which arrow represents photosynthesis?
carbon dioxide
in air D
A B C
animals
burning plants
decomposers
36 The population of rabbits in a woodland halves over a ten year period. Rabbits are herbivores.
What could have caused this change?
A an increased food supply

B an increased light intensity
C an increased number of predators
D an increased water supply
37 The production of ethanol for biofuels involves two stages.
Firstly, starch is converted to glucose by ......1...... . Secondly, glucose is converted to ethanol

by ......2...... during ......3...... .
Which row correctly completes gaps 1, 2 and 3?
1 2 3
A enzymes bacteria aerobic respiration

B enzymes yeast anaerobic respiration
C pectinase bacteria aerobic respiration
D pectinase yeast anaerobic respiration
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38 Scientists have produced yellow rice called Golden Rice. Golden Rice has been produced by the
insertion of genes into rice plants.
What is involved in the production of Golden Rice?
B mutation
C natural selection
39 What is a negative impact on the environment caused by deforestation?
A decrease in land for livestock production

B decreased levels of carbon dioxide in the air
C increase in flooding
D increased levels of soil
40 Which is a greenhouse gas?
A herbicides
B insecticides
C methane
D oxygen
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1 Which characteristic of living organisms is represented by gas exchange in the alveoli?
A excretion
B growth
C nutrition
D reproduction
2 The binomial name for humans is Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens
A genus kingdom
B genus species
C species genus
D species kingdom
3 The diagram shows a stonefly larva.
antenna
thorax gills
abdomen
cerci
Use the key to identify the stonefly larva.
1 has two cerci at the end of the abdomen ............. go to 2

has three cerci at the end of the abdomen ........... go to 3
2 abdomen longer than thorax ................................ A
thorax longer than abdomen ................................ B
3 gills visible on the thorax ...................................... C
gills not visible ...................................................... D
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4 Which part of a plant cell controls the movement of substances into and out of the cell?
A cell membrane
B cell wall
C cytoplasm
D vacuole
A cell.
B organ.
C tissue.
D vessel.

4
6 The photograph shows a chloroplast magnified ×7000.
70 mm
What is the actual size of the chloroplast?
A 0.0001 mm B 0.001 mm C 0.01 mm D 100 mm
A active transport
B diffusion
C respiration
D transpiration
8 What are the features of active transport?
particles move
occurs through uses energy
from a higher to a
a cell membrane from respiration
lower concentration
A
B
C
D
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starch
reducing sugar
/ g per 100g
/ g per 100g
3.7 0.0
Benedict’s iodine
solution solution
A blue blue-black
B blue brown
D brick red brown
A B C D
starch starch
amylase amylase

6
three hours later.
A B C D
black
water polythene
to keep
water
plant
water
snail
Which tissue is immediately below the upper epidermis?
A cuticle
B guard cells
D spongy mesophyll
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A bleeding gums
Which structure produces lipase?
A
C
15 The photomicrograph shows a cross-section through a buttercup root.
What is the function of the tissue labelled Z?
A site of photosynthesis
B site of respiration
C transport of sugars
D transport of water

8
shoot X shoot Y
spring balance
30 g 30 g
oil
water
A 25 25
B 25 30
C 30 25
D 30 30
2 3

1 4
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18 Some features that help to defend the body against pathogens are listed.
1 mucus
2 skin
3 stomach acid
4 phagocytosis
Which features can prevent pathogens entering body tissues?
A 1, 2, 3 and 4
B 1, 2 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 4 only

10
seconds.
2
volume
of air in
lungs 1
/ dm3
0
0 30
time / s
A B
2 2
volume volume
of air in of air in
lungs 1 lungs 1
/ dm3 / dm3
0 0
0 30 0 30
time / s time / s
C D
2 2
volume volume
of air in of air in
lungs 1 lungs 1
/ dm3 / dm3
0 0
0 30 0 30
time / s time / s
20 What is produced by anaerobic respiration in mammals?
A alcohol + carbon dioxide

B alcohol + oxygen
C lactic acid + carbon dioxide
D lactic acid
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21 Which row describes the functions of the bladder, kidneys and liver?
production excretion storage

of urea of urea of urine
A liver bladder kidneys

B bladder kidneys liver
C liver kidneys bladder
D kidneys liver bladder
A B
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23 The diagram shows the structure of the eye.
Which structure refracts light?
A
C
24 Which disease can be caused by tobacco smoking?
A cholera
B COPD
C HIV
D scurvy
25 What is formed when the nucleus of a sperm fuses with the nucleus of an egg?
A gamete
B ovule
C stamen
D zygote
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C
B

2 using a femidom
4 using a condom

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12 17
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8 21
7 22
6 23
5 menstruation 24
(period)
4 25
3 26
2 28 27
1
A days 1– 4
B days 7–10
C days 13–16
D days 20–23
29 The diagram shows what happens during fertilisation.
egg + sperm → fertilised egg → male embryo
Which sex chromosomes are present in the egg, sperm and fertilised egg shown?
fertilised
egg sperm
egg
A X X XX
B X Y XY
C Y X XY
D Y Y YY
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30 Many of the varieties of apple in the world evolved from a single wild species, Malus sieversii.
Which processes were involved in creating thousands of genetically different varieties of apple?
fertilisation meiosis mitosis
A
B
C
D
31 The genetic diagram shows a monohybrid cross. B is the dominant allele and b is the recessive
allele.
parent 1 × 2
genotypes
gametes B b b b
offspring 3 4 5 6
genotypes
Which of the parents and offspring are heterozygous?
32 The curve shows the distribution of a human characteristic.
number
of people
human characteristic
Which characteristic is shown by the curve?
A blood groups
B height
C sex
D tongue rolling

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33 A farmer grows different varieties of dates, which are a type of fruit.
The table shows some features of the dates he grows.
variety colour texture yield size
Barhee amber soft high small to medium

Dayri dark reddish brown semi dry variable medium to large
Hayany purplish black soft medium large
Maktoom amber soft medium medium to large
Thoory straw coloured dry medium medium to large
The farmer would like to produce a new variety of date using selective breeding.
He wants a medium sized date that is straw coloured and soft, with a high yield.
Which two varieties could the farmer breed together to get the variety he wants?
A Barhee and Dayri

B Barhee and Thoory
C Dayri and Maktoom
D Maktoom and Thoory
34 The diagram shows a woodland food web.
hawk
fox
frog
rabbit snail
grass dandelion
A Dandelions and grass are both primary consumers.

B The fox and the hawk are both secondary consumers.
C The frog is a tertiary consumer.
D The rabbit and the snail are both primary consumers.
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35 Which process releases carbon dioxide into the air and which process removes carbon dioxide
from the air?
releases carbon removes carbon

dioxide into the air dioxide from the air
A decay photosynthesis
B decay respiration
C photosynthesis combustion
D photosynthesis decay
36 The graph shows a population growth curve for a species of insect which has been reintroduced
to an island from where it had previously become extinct.
100
90
80
70
60
population size
/ insects per m2 50
40
30
20
10
0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
time since reintroduction / days
How long after reintroduction does the insect population size start to become limited by resources
such as food?
A 50 days B 100 days C 150 days D 200 days

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37 Biotechnology is used to produce ethanol for biofuels.
Which type of organism can be used to produce the ethanol?
A fish
B myriapods
C viruses
D yeast
A using enzymes to make washing powders

B using pectinase to make fruit juice
C producing plants that have been given genes for resistance to insect pests
D using yeast to make bread
39 What is least likely to result from deforestation?
A increase in flooding
B increase in species
C loss of habitats
D loss of soil
40 What could prevent a species from becoming endangered?
A captive breeding programme

B climate change
C introduction of other species
D pollution
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A growth
B nutrition
C respiration
D sensitivity
2 The photographs show two different rats.
Rattus norvegicus Rattus rattus
Which statement about the rats is correct?
A The rats are the same genus.

B The rats are the same species.
C The rats can breed together to produce fertile offspring.
D The rats do not share any of the same features.
Which group of arthropods does it belong to?
A arachnids
B crustaceans
C insects
D myriapods
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Which row shows the correct combination of cellular features that would be observed in the cells?


A cell.
B organ.
C tissue.
D vessel.
If the magnification of the cell is ×500, what is the actual size of the nucleus?
A 0.00002 mm B 0.004 mm C 0.04 mm D 250 mm

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A active transport
B diffusion
C respiration
D transpiration
8 The diagram shows apparatus used to investigate osmosis.
The volumes of solutions A, B, C and D were the same at the start of the investigation.
After one hour, the solutions had moved up the glass tubes.
Which solution was the most concentrated at the start of the investigation?
glass glass glass glass

tube tube tube tube
partially partially
permeable permeable
membrane membrane
water
solution solution solution solution

A B C D
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starch
reducing sugar
/ g per 100g
/ g per 100g
3.7 0.0
Benedict’s iodine
solution solution
A blue blue-black
B blue brown
D brick red brown
A B C D
starch starch
amylase amylase

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three hours later.
A B C D
black
water polythene
to keep
water
plant
water
snail
Which is the xylem?
A bleeding gums
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14 Which row shows an enzyme with the correct site of production and products?
enzyme product(s)
enzyme
produced by of digestion
A amylase salivary glands amino acids

B amylase stomach sugar
C protease salivary glands sugar
D protease stomach amino acids
What type of plant cell is this?
A guard cell
B mesophyll cell
C root cortex cell
D root hair cell

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shoot X shoot Y
spring balance
30 g 30 g
oil
water
A 25 25
B 25 30
C 30 25
D 30 30
2 3

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18 Some organisms cause transmissible diseases.
What is defined as a disease-causing organism?
A bacterium
B pathogen
C phagocyte
D virus
seconds.
2
volume
of air in
lungs 1
/ dm3
0
0 30
time / s
A B
2 2
volume volume
of air in of air in
lungs 1 lungs 1
/ dm3 / dm3
0 0
0 30 0 30
time / s time / s
C D
2 2
volume volume
of air in of air in
lungs 1 lungs 1
/ dm3 / dm3
0 0
0 30 0 30
time / s time / s

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20 As we breathe out, ......1...... is ......2...... through the lungs.
Which words correctly complete gaps 1 and 2?
1 2
A carbon dioxide excreted

B carbon dioxide respired
C oxygen excreted
D oxygen respired
21 A person carries out vigorous exercise without drinking any water.
What would happen to the concentration and volume of the person’s urine immediately after
exercise?
urine urine
concentration volume
A decrease decrease
B decrease increase
C increase decrease
D increase increase
A B
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23 What does the central nervous system consist of?
A brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves

B brain and spinal cord only
C brain only
D spinal cord and peripheral nerves only
24 Where is alcohol broken down in the body?
A bladder
B kidneys
C liver
D stomach
25 The diagram shows parts of a flower.
Which structure represents the site of fertilisation?

12
C
B

2 using a femidom
4 using a condom
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5 menstruation 24
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3 26
2 28 27
1
A days 1– 4
B days 7–10
C days 13–16
D days 20–23
29 What is the transmission of genetic information from generation to generation known as?
A cell division
B inheritance
C meiosis
D mitosis

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30 The diagram shows the chromosomes in one human cell.
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 XX
What can be concluded from the chromosomes in this cell?
A The cell is from a man.

B The cell is from a woman.
C There are only 23 chromosomes per cell.
D There are only 46 pairs of chromosomes per cell.
31 The allele for detached earlobes is dominant to the allele for attached earlobes.
Two parents are heterozygous for detached earlobes.
What is the probability of their first child having attached earlobes?
A 0% B 25% C 50% D 75%
32 Which is an example of discontinuous variation?
A height
B skin colour
C tongue rolling
D weight
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33 Farmers have bred Holstein-Friesian cattle to produce more milk than older breeds of cattle.
Which process was used to produce these cattle?
A adaptation
C natural selection
hedgehog
robin
caterpillar
greenfly beetle
rose plant cabbage plant
Which row shows a food chain in this food web?
primary secondary
producer
consumer consumer
A hedgehog caterpillar robin

B cabbage plant greenfly beetle
C cabbage plant beetle robin
D rose plant hedgehog greenfly

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Which arrow represents photosynthesis?
carbon dioxide
in air D
A B C
animals
burning plants
decomposers
36 The population of rabbits in a woodland halves over a ten year period. Rabbits are herbivores.
What could have caused this change?
A an increased food supply

B an increased light intensity
C an increased number of predators
D an increased water supply
37 The production of ethanol for biofuels involves two stages.
Firstly, starch is converted to glucose by ......1...... . Secondly, glucose is converted to ethanol

by ......2...... during ......3...... .
1 2 3
A enzymes bacteria aerobic respiration

B enzymes yeast anaerobic respiration
C pectinase bacteria aerobic respiration
D pectinase yeast anaerobic respiration
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38 Scientists have produced yellow rice called Golden Rice. Golden Rice has been produced by the
insertion of genes into rice plants.
What is involved in the production of Golden Rice?
B mutation
C natural selection
39 What is a negative impact on the environment caused by deforestation?
A decrease in land for livestock production

B decreased levels of carbon dioxide in the air
C increase in flooding
D increased levels of soil
40 Which is a greenhouse gas?
A herbicides
B insecticides
C methane
D oxygen
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1 Which process occurs both in plants and in animals?
A excretion
B phagocytosis
C photosynthesis
D transpiration
2 What does the term species mean?
A a group of animals that reproduce asexually

B a group of organisms that can reproduce to produce fertile offspring
C a group of plants that reproduce to produce fertile offspring
D a group of vertebrates that reproduce sexually
3 Woodlice are arthropods with 14 jointed legs.
To which arthropod class do they belong?
A arachnids
B crustaceans
C insects
D myriapods
4 Sunflowers have yellow flowers.
Which cell structure is found in sunflower leaves but not in the petals of the flowers?
A cell membrane
B cell wall
C chloroplast
D vacuole
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A cell.
B organ.
C tissue.
D vessel.
6 A bacterial cell has a length of 40 mm when it is magnified by ×20 000.
What is the actual length of the bacterial cell?
A 0.0002 mm B 0.002 mm C 0.02 mm D 0.2 mm
A active transport
B diffusion
C respiration
D transpiration

4
8 The diagram shows four identical pieces of potato in test-tubes. The potato pieces were left as
shown for six hours.
Which piece of potato would have the greatest increase in mass?
A B C D
distilled water 5% sugar 20% sugar air

solution solution

starch
reducing sugar
/ g per 100g
/ g per 100g
3.7 0.0
Benedict’s iodine
solution solution
A blue blue-black
B blue brown
D brick red brown
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A B C D
starch starch
amylase amylase
three hours later.
A B C D
black
water polythene
to keep
water
plant
water
snail

6
Which row shows the correct labels?
palisade spongy
stoma
mesophyll cell mesophyll cell
A X Y Z
B X Z Y
C Y X Z
D Y Z X
A bleeding gums
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14 The diagram shows the activity of salivary amylase, pancreatic lipase and stomach protease at
different pH levels.
enzyme
activity
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
pH
From the graph, what is the optimum pH for the protease enzyme?
A 2.0 B 3.5 C 7.0 D 8.0
15 The diagram shows a section through the stem of a dicotyledonous plant.
Which part transports water and mineral ions?

8
shoot X shoot Y
spring balance
30 g 30 g
oil
water
A 25 25
B 25 30
C 30 25
D 30 30
2 3

1 4
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18 The body’s first line of defence can prevent some pathogens from entering the body.
Which is a first line of defence?
B mucus
C phagocytosis
D vaccination
seconds.
2
volume
of air in
lungs 1
/ dm3
0
0 30
time / s
A B
2 2
volume volume
of air in of air in
lungs 1 lungs 1
/ dm3 / dm3
0 0
0 30 0 30
time / s time / s
C D
2 2
volume volume
of air in of air in
lungs 1 lungs 1
/ dm3 / dm3
0 0
0 30 0 30
time / s time / s

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20 Glucose is required for respiration.
Which other molecule is required for aerobic respiration?
A carbon dioxide
B nitrogen
C oxygen
D water
21 Which row correctly shows the organ where each substance is excreted?
carbon dioxide excess water salts urea
A kidneys liver lungs lungs

B liver liver liver skin
C lungs kidneys kidneys kidneys
D lungs kidneys liver skin
A B
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23 The diagram shows the appearance of the iris and pupil in three different light conditions.
1 2 3
iris
pupil
Which row shows the size of the pupil of the eye in each light condition?
no moderate bright
light light light
A 1 2 3
B 1 3 2
C 2 1 3
D 3 2 1
24 Some possible effects of injecting substances are listed.
1 It can cause addiction.

2 It can provide immunity to a disease.
3 It can cause HIV infection if needles are shared.
4 It can improve reaction times.
Which effects are associated with injecting heroin?
25 When asexual reproduction takes place, there will always be
A fertilisation.
B offspring genetically different from parent.
C only one parent required.
D production of a pollen tube.

12
C
B

2 using a femidom
4 using a condom
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13 14 15 16
12 17
11 18
10 19
9 20
8 21
7 22
6 23
5 menstruation 24
(period)
4 25
3 26
2 28 27
1
A days 1– 4
B days 7–10
C days 13–16
D days 20–23
29 Which name is given to different versions of a gene?
A allele
B chromosome
C length of DNA
D protein
30 Which cells in the human body are produced by meiosis?
A egg cells
B muscle cells
C nerve cells
D white blood cells

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31 Two pea plants with white flowers are crossed. Some of the offspring pea plants have red flowers
and some have white flowers.
Which statement about the parent pea plants is correct?
A Both parents are heterozygous.

B Both parents are homozygous.
C One parent is heterozygous and one parent is homozygous.
D The white allele for flower colour is recessive.
32 The diagram shows a plant reproducing asexually by growing a plantlet from a runner. The
leaves of the plantlet appear different to the leaves of the parent plant.
parent plant
runner
plantlet
Which statement explains the difference in the leaf shape of the plantlet?
A A mutation has occurred in the genes of the plantlet.

B The plantlet inherited the genes from the parent plant.
C The plant was produced by meiosis.
D The plantlet was produced by the fusion of gametes.
33 Part of the process of natural selection is described.
Organisms produce many ......1......, which results in competition for ......2...... . This means that
organisms struggle for ......3...... .
1 2 3
A offspring survival resources

B offspring resources survival
C resources survival offspring
D resources offspring survival
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34 Which organism in the food chain shown uses light energy?
A B C D
green plant chicken rat cobra
35 What is the definition of a food chain?
A a line of different living things

B taking in the Sun’s energy
C the process of one living thing ingesting another living thing
D the transfer of energy from one organism to the next, beginning with a producer
36 Elk are mammals and they are herbivores.
The graph shows the total number of elk in a national park between 1978 and 2008.
700
600
500
total 400
number
of elk 300
200
100
0
19 8
19 0
19 2
19 4
19 6
19 8
19 0
19 2
19 4
19 6
20 8
20 0
20 2
20 4
20 6
08
7
8
8
8
8
8
9
9
9
9
9
0
0
0
0
19
year
What is a possible explanation for the change in the elk population between 1998 and 2000?
A decrease in disease
B decrease in hunting
C increase in food source
D increase in predation

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37 Bacteria have the following features.
1 the ability to make complex molecules

2 the ability to reproduce quickly
3 have a cell membrane
4 have cytoplasm
Which features make bacteria useful in biotechnology?
A 1, 2, 3 and 4
B 1, 2 and 3 only
C 1 and 2 only
D 1 only
38 Some washing powders contain enzymes as well as detergent.
In an experiment, three pieces of cloth were stained with the same substance. They were left in
different beakers of detergent, some with added enzyme, at 40 °C for 30 minutes.
detergent cloth
at the start of
the experiment beaker black stain
after 30
minutes
at 40 °C
detergent detergent detergent

only and lipase and protease
Which statement is correct for the results shown by this experiment?
A The black stain contained carbohydrate.

B The black stain contained fat.
C The black stain contained protein.
D The black stain contained water.
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39 Which activity is the least likely source of pollution?
direction of
water flow D field sprayed with
fertiliser just before
heavy rainfall
am
C farmer spraying fields re
st
with insecticide
A farmer spraying fields
with herbicide
B sewage treatment works
direction of
flow of stream
40 What is used in the conservation of species?
A deforestation
B moving species to different habitats
C seed banks
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oxygen bubble

pond water area
light off light on

A Brown seaweed
B Polar bear
C Red fox
D Vulpes vulpes
pedipalp
legs
A arachnids
B crustaceans
C insects
D myriapods
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A key
B = yes
C = no
D

A organ
B organ system
C organism
D tissue

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7 Some pieces of potato were placed in a very concentrated sugar solution. Other pieces of potato
were placed in distilled water.
What happened to the mass of the potato pieces in the two liquids?
mass of the
mass of the
potato pieces
potato pieces
in a very concentrated
in distilled water
sugar solution
A key
B = present
C = absent
D
9 A student carries out a test to see whether the solution in a test-tube contains protein.
Which row shows the correct food test and a positive result?
colour seen with a

name of test
positive result
A Benedict’s test blue-black

B Benedict’s test purple
C biuret test blue-black
D biuret test purple
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10 The diagram shows an experiment investigating the effect of light intensity on an aquatic plant.
light light
source source
20 cm 10 cm
P Q
Photosynthesis occurred in both test-tube P and test-tube Q. Both test-tubes were kept at the
same temperature. The number of bubbles produced in test-tube P was 12 bubbles per minute.
What is the most likely number of bubbles produced in one minute in test-tube Q?
A 0 B 3 C 12 D 48
11 In which situation would insulin secretion usually increase?
A after eating a meal

B hearing a loud bang immediately behind you
C listening to music
D reading a book
12 The pie charts show the composition of 100 g of four different foods.
Which food provides the most energy?
A B C D
key
carbohydrate
fats and oils
protein
water

6
13 The diagram shows the digestive system.
Where does egestion take place?
tubing containing
protein and simple
sugars
distilled water
membrane permeable

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15 The diagram shows an experiment to investigate transpiration.
transparent
plastic bag
balance
plant 1 plant 2
Plant 1 is not covered. Plant 2 and its pot are covered by a transparent plastic bag.
The mass of each plant and its pot is measured. The masses are measured again after two
hours.
What is the result?
A The mass of both plants decreases by the same percentage.

B The mass of both plants stays the same.
C The mass of plant 1 decreases more than the mass of plant 2.
D The mass of plant 2 decreases more than the mass of plant 1.

8
What are X and Y?
X Y

17 Which factor increases the risk of developing coronary heart disease?
A low fat diet

B regular exercise
C relaxation
D smoking
18 The body has several defence mechanisms to protect the body against disease.
Which is a chemical barrier?
A hair in the nose

B mucus
C skin
D white blood cells
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to P
Which row identifies P, Q and R?
P Q R
A alveolus wall capillary wall vein

B bronchiole alveolus wall capillary
C capillary layer of moisture bronchiole
D alveolus wall bronchiole capillary
20 When is respiration carried out by green plants?
A at all times
B at dusk and dawn only
C during the night only
D never
D photosynthesis

10
2
sensory neurone
3
activated
muscle
stimulated
4
receptor
stimulated
knee tapped here
1
motor neurone
activated
A 1→2→3→4
B 1→4→2→3
C 4→2→1→3
D 4→3→2→1
What happens to distance P and distance Q when this person moves from the brightly-lit room
into a dark room?
distance P distance Q
B decreases stays the same
D stays the same increases
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24 The diagram shows a leaf as seen in cross-section under the microscope.
1 2 3


12
system as shown.
key
dye
no dye
A the kidney
B the ureter
C the bladder
D the urethra
26 Which organ secretes amylase?
A colon
B liver
C pancreas
D stomach
27 What is essential for the germination of all seeds?
A light
B nutrients
C water
D photosynthesis
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3
2
4
1
Where does fertilisation normally occur?
29 The graph shows the decline in testosterone production as men get older.
120
100
testosterone 80
production
60
/ arbitrary
units 40
20
0
20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
age / years
Which age range shows the greatest decline in testosterone production?
A 40 to 50 years
B 50 to 60 years
C 60 to 70 years
D 70 to 80 years
A 0% B 25% C 50% D 100%

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31 Which statements about meiosis are correct?
produces involved in the

genetically production of
identical cells gametes
A key
B = yes
C = no
D
32 In a plant species, the allele for red flowers, R, is dominant to the allele for white flowers, r.
Homozygous red-flowered plants, RR, are crossed with homozygous white-flowered plants, rr.
What is the colour of the flowers produced by the offspring of this cross?
A all red
B all white
C equal numbers of red and white
D three white to one red
33 Different organisms have different adaptive features. For example, the anthers of wind-pollinated
flowering plants have long filaments.
What is true of this adaptive feature?
A Filament length is not affected by genes.

B It gives the plant an advantage in any environment.
C Longer filaments attract more insects.
D It makes the plant more likely to reproduce.
34 The statements describe aspects of selective breeding and natural selection.
Which statement applies only to selective breeding?
A Humans select individuals which have desirable features.

B Individuals pass their alleles to the next generation.
C There may be a large number of offspring produced.
D There is variation between individual offspring.
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35 Which diagram correctly shows the flow of energy?
A producers consumers
decomposers
B consumers producers decomposers
C producers consumers
decomposers
D decomposers consumers producers
Which organism is the secondary consumer?
A B C D
grass rabbit fox flea
37 Which process is part of the carbon cycle?
A combustion
B evaporation
C precipitation
D transpiration

D using biological washing powders

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carbon dioxide
A yes yes no
B yes no yes
C no yes no
D no no yes
input of raw
sewage
C D
B
direction
of flow
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light
Which characteristic of living organisms is shown by the plant in the diagram?
A excretion
B reproduction
C respiration
D sensitivity
2 Using the binomial system of naming organisms, the name of the lion is Panthera leo.
A The lion belongs to the kingdom Panthera.

B The lion belongs to the genus Panthera.
C The lion belongs to the species Panthera.
D The lion belongs to the genus leo.
3 The table shows the number of animals collected in a sample from a woodland and the groups to
which they belong.
animal group number in sample
arachnids 10
crustaceans 8
insects 80
myriapods 7
How many arthropods in total, in this sample, have six or eight legs?
A 15 B 88 C 90 D 98
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A key
B = yes
C = no
D

A organ
B organ system
C organism
D tissue
7 What is an example of diffusion?
A dust particles being moved by ciliated cells in the trachea

B oxygen molecules moving into a red blood cell in the lungs
C pollen grains moving from anthers to stigmas in the wind
D red blood cells moving in a blood capillary in a muscle

4
A key
B = present
C = absent
D
9 What is the correct definition of the term enzyme?
A carbohydrates that act as biological catalysts

B carbohydrates that act as substrates
C proteins that act as biological catalysts
D proteins that act as substrates
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10 Two sealed test-tubes containing aquatic plants and hydrogencarbonate indicator were set up.
stopper
hydrogencarbonate
indicator
aquatic plant
The indicator in the sealed test-tubes shows the concentration of dissolved carbon dioxide
present.
concentration of colour of
carbon dioxide indicator
low red
medium orange
high yellow
One of the sealed test-tubes was kept in the light for 24 hours and one of the sealed test-tubes
was kept in the dark for 24 hours.
test-tube
start colour end colour
kept in
light orange red

dark orange yellow
What is the correct explanation of what has taken place?
A Photosynthesis and respiration both occur in the light, but the rate of photosynthesis is
higher.
B Photosynthesis occurs in the light, but respiration does not.
C Respiration can only occur when photosynthesis is not taking place.
D The amount of carbon dioxide used and produced in the light is equal.

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1 2 3

A B C D
key
carbohydrate
fats and oils
protein
water
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13 The diagram shows the teeth of the lower jaw of a human.
Which tooth is a premolar?
B
C
A
tubing containing
protein and simple
sugars
distilled water
membrane permeable


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15 The diagrams show cross-sections through four roots.
Which root is best adapted for absorbing water from the soil?
A B C D
What are X and Y?
X Y

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A to carry glucose
B to carry oxygen
18 A pathogen is defined as
A a contaminated surface or food.

B a disease-causing organism.
C a transmissible disease.
D a virus.
19 Which row shows the approximate percentage of gases in expired air?
carbon dioxide oxygen
A 12 9
B 4 16
C 24 24
D 27 20
20 Mammals maintain a constant body temperature.
What process must occur continuously to maintain a constant body temperature?
A excretion
B respiration
C shivering
D sweating

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D photosynthesis
2
sensory neurone
3
activated
muscle
stimulated
4
receptor
stimulated
knee tapped here
1
motor neurone
activated
A 1→2→3→4
B 1→4→2→3
C 4→2→1→3
D 4→3→2→1
23 Which type of cell is found in sense organs?
A ciliated
B effector
C receptor
D palisade
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24 What is meant by the term tropism?
A absorption of light by chlorophyll

B growth of parts of a plant towards or away from a stimulus
C growth of seed into a small plant
D level at which an organism feeds in a food chain
system as shown.
key
dye
no dye
A the kidney
B the ureter
C the bladder
D the urethra

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26 The diagram shows the effect of four different antibiotics, A, B, C and D, on the growth of
bacteria.
Which antibiotic are the bacteria most resistant to?
A B
key
antibiotic present
bacteria present
no bacteria present
D C
27 Excess alcohol affects the body.
Which statement explains the risk of driving after consuming excessive alcohol?
A Alcohol can be addictive.

B Alcohol causes liver damage.
C Alcohol slows down reaction times.
D Alcohol speeds up reaction times.
28 To which part of the flower is pollen transferred in pollination?
A anther
B petal
C sepal
D stigma
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29 The table shows some of the stages that happen during labour and birth.
What is the correct order?
amniotic cutting cervix passage

afterbirth
A sac → umbilical → fully → → through
delivered
breaks cord dilated vagina
amniotic cervix passage cutting

afterbirth
B sac → fully → through → umbilical →
delivered
breaks dilated vagina cord
cervix amniotic cutting passage

afterbirth
C fully → sac → umbilical → through →
delivered
dilated breaks cord vagina
cervix cutting amniotic passage

afterbirth
D → fully → umbilical → sac → through
delivered
dilated cord breaks vagina
30 The table shows the percentage effectiveness of four methods of contraception when used
correctly.
percentage
method
effectiveness
male condom 98
diaphragm 94
femidom 95
vasectomy 99
What would be the expected percentage of unplanned pregnancies if the surgical method of
contraception was used?
A 1% B 2% C 5% D 6%

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31 The diagram shows part of a genetic diagram for the inheritance of sex in humans.
parents father mother
gametes P
offspring male female
What are the sex chromosomes in gamete P and the male offspring?
male
P
offspring
A X XX
B X XY
C Y XX
D Y XY
32 A mouse with grey hair breeds with a mouse with white hair, producing offspring with genotypes
Bb, Bb, bb and bb. (B represents the dominant allele for grey hair, and b represents the recessive
allele for white hair.)
Which correctly describes the genotypes of the parents?
A both heterozygous
B both homozygous dominant
C one heterozygous and one homozygous dominant
D one heterozygous and one homozygous recessive
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33 The following features were observed in a pair of identical twins.
feature twin 1 twin 2
tongue rolling yes yes

eye colour brown brown
lobed ears yes yes
weight 60 kg 65 kg
hair length short long
Which features show phenotypic variation?
A eye colour and weight

B lobed ears and hair length
C tongue rolling and lobed ears
D weight and hair length
A The inheritance of alleles is not involved.

B Only individuals better adapted to the environment will survive.
C Individuals are crossed to produce the next generation.
D There is competition for resources.

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A producer
primary
consumer
secondary
B producer
consumer
tertiary
consumer

C producer
primary
consumer
secondary
D producer
consumer
tertiary
consumer
A consumers
B decomposers
C herbivores
D producers
37 Which feature of bacteria makes them especially useful in biotechnology?
A They are often pathogens.

B They have a unique genetic code.
C They have cell walls.
D They reproduce rapidly.
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carbon dioxide
A yes yes no
B yes no yes
C no yes no
D no no yes
input of raw
sewage
C D
B
direction
of flow
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oxygen bubble

pond water area
light off light on

A Brown seaweed
B Polar bear
C Red fox
D Vulpes vulpes
pedipalp
legs
A arachnids
B crustaceans
C insects
D myriapods
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A key
B = yes
C = no
D

A organ
B organ system
C organism
D tissue

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7 Some pieces of potato were placed in a very concentrated sugar solution. Other pieces of potato
were placed in distilled water.
What happened to the mass of the potato pieces in the two liquids?
mass of the
mass of the
potato pieces
potato pieces
in a very concentrated
in distilled water
sugar solution
A key
B = present
C = absent
D
9 A student carries out a test to see whether the solution in a test-tube contains protein.
Which row shows the correct food test and a positive result?
colour seen with a

name of test
positive result
A Benedict’s test blue-black

B Benedict’s test purple
C biuret test blue-black
D biuret test purple
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10 The diagram shows an experiment investigating the effect of light intensity on an aquatic plant.
light light
source source
20 cm 10 cm
P Q
Photosynthesis occurred in both test-tube P and test-tube Q. Both test-tubes were kept at the
same temperature. The number of bubbles produced in test-tube P was 12 bubbles per minute.
What is the most likely number of bubbles produced in one minute in test-tube Q?
A 0 B 3 C 12 D 48
11 In which situation would insulin secretion usually increase?
A after eating a meal

B hearing a loud bang immediately behind you
C listening to music
D reading a book
A B C D
key
carbohydrate
fats and oils
protein
water

6
13 The diagram shows the digestive system.
Where does egestion take place?
tubing containing
protein and simple
sugars
distilled water
membrane permeable

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15 The diagram shows an experiment to investigate transpiration.
transparent
plastic bag
balance
plant 1 plant 2
Plant 1 is not covered. Plant 2 and its pot are covered by a transparent plastic bag.
The mass of each plant and its pot is measured. The masses are measured again after two
hours.
What is the result?
A The mass of both plants decreases by the same percentage.

B The mass of both plants stays the same.
C The mass of plant 1 decreases more than the mass of plant 2.
D The mass of plant 2 decreases more than the mass of plant 1.

8
What are X and Y?
X Y

17 Which factor increases the risk of developing coronary heart disease?
A low fat diet

B regular exercise
C relaxation
D smoking
18 The body has several defence mechanisms to protect the body against disease.
Which is a chemical barrier?
A hair in the nose

B mucus
C skin
D white blood cells
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to P
Which row identifies P, Q and R?
P Q R
A alveolus wall capillary wall vein

B bronchiole alveolus wall capillary
C capillary layer of moisture bronchiole
D alveolus wall bronchiole capillary
20 When is respiration carried out by green plants?
A at all times
B at dusk and dawn only
C during the night only
D never
D photosynthesis

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2
sensory neurone
3
activated
muscle
stimulated
4
receptor
stimulated
knee tapped here
1
motor neurone
activated
A 1→2→3→4
B 1→4→2→3
C 4→2→1→3
D 4→3→2→1
What happens to distance P and distance Q when this person moves from the brightly-lit room
into a dark room?
distance P distance Q
B decreases stays the same
D stays the same increases
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1 2 3


12
system as shown.
key
dye
no dye
A the kidney
B the ureter
C the bladder
D the urethra
26 Which organ secretes amylase?
A colon
B liver
C pancreas
D stomach
27 What is essential for the germination of all seeds?
A light
B nutrients
C water
D photosynthesis
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3
2
4
1
Where does fertilisation normally occur?
29 The graph shows the decline in testosterone production as men get older.
120
100
testosterone 80
production
60
/ arbitrary
units 40
20
0
20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
age / years
Which age range shows the greatest decline in testosterone production?
A 40 to 50 years
B 50 to 60 years
C 60 to 70 years
D 70 to 80 years
A 0% B 25% C 50% D 100%

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31 Which statements about meiosis are correct?
produces involved in the

genetically production of
identical cells gametes
A key
B = yes
C = no
D
32 In a plant species, the allele for red flowers, R, is dominant to the allele for white flowers, r.
Homozygous red-flowered plants, RR, are crossed with homozygous white-flowered plants, rr.
What is the colour of the flowers produced by the offspring of this cross?
A all red
B all white
C equal numbers of red and white
D three white to one red
33 Different organisms have different adaptive features. For example, the anthers of wind-pollinated
flowering plants have long filaments.
What is true of this adaptive feature?
A Filament length is not affected by genes.

B It gives the plant an advantage in any environment.
C Longer filaments attract more insects.
D It makes the plant more likely to reproduce.
34 The statements describe aspects of selective breeding and natural selection.
Which statement applies only to selective breeding?
A Humans select individuals which have desirable features.

B Individuals pass their alleles to the next generation.
C There may be a large number of offspring produced.
D There is variation between individual offspring.
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35 Which diagram correctly shows the flow of energy?
A producers consumers
decomposers
B consumers producers decomposers
C producers consumers
decomposers
D decomposers consumers producers
Which organism is the secondary consumer?
A B C D
grass rabbit fox flea
37 Which process is part of the carbon cycle?
A combustion
B evaporation
C precipitation
D transpiration


16
carbon dioxide
A yes yes no
B yes no yes
C no yes no
D no no yes
input of raw
sewage
C D
B
direction
of flow
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18 C 1
19 C 1
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1 The diagrams show a plant at the start of an experiment, and the same plant two weeks later.
light from
one side
start of experiment after two weeks
Which characteristics of living organisms are demonstrated by this experiment?
A excretion, growth, movement

B excretion, movement, reproduction
C growth, movement, sensitivity
D sensitivity, growth, respiration
2 Donkeys and zebras are different species. They can breed to produce an animal called a zedonk.
Zedonks are not fertile.
A Zedonks and donkeys are the same species.

B Zedonks and zebras are the same species.
C Zedonks are a species.
D Zedonks are not a species.
3 Which feature is characteristic only of birds?
A hair and wings

B hard-shelled eggs and feathers
C scales and soft-shelled eggs
D wings and soft-shelled eggs
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A key
B = yes
C = no
D

A organ
B organ system
C organism
D tissue
7 Which process requires energy from respiration?
A active transport
B diffusion
C osmosis
D transpiration

4
A key
B = present
C = absent
D
9 Enzyme X digests protein in the stomach.
Four test-tubes were set up, each contained the same amounts of protein and enzyme X. The
test-tubes are kept at different levels of pH and temperature, as shown in the table.
In which test-tube will protein digestion be quickest?
pH temperature / °C
A 2 20
B 2 35
C 7 20
D 7 35
10 Which substance is used up in photosynthesis?
A chlorophyll
B light
C oxygen
D water
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1 2 3

A B C D
key
carbohydrate
fats and oils
protein
water
13 In which part of the alimentary canal is most water absorbed?
A colon
B oesophagus
C small intestine
D stomach

6
tubing containing
protein and simple
sugars
distilled water
membrane permeable

15 The diagram shows a cross-section through a plant root.
What is found at Q and R?
Q R
A palisade mesophyll spongy mesophyll

B phloem xylem
C spongy mesophyll palisade mesophyll
D xylem phloem
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What are X and Y?
X Y

17 The table shows the concentration of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets in the blood
of four patients.
Which patient is most likely to have a deficiency of iron in their diet and will find it difficult to form
a blood clot?
red blood cells white blood cells platelets

/ cells per mm3 / cells per mm3 / cells per mm3
A 2 525 000 643 296 000

B 2 275 000 756 27 500
C 7 250 000 650 275 000
D 7 325 000 405 25 000

8
18 Campylobacter is a bacterium that can cause food poisoning.
Which word describes Campylobacter?
A antibody
B disease
C pathogen
D symptom
19 What is the sequence of structures through which a molecule of oxygen passes from the air to
the blood of a person?
1 bronchiole
2 capillary
3 alveolus wall
4 larynx
A 1→4→2→3
B 3→2→1→4
C 4→1→3→2
D 4→2→1→3
20 Which process releases heat to maintain a constant body temperature?
A excretion
B nutrition
C reproduction
D respiration
D photosynthesis
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2
sensory neurone
3
activated
muscle
stimulated
4
receptor
stimulated
knee tapped here
1
motor neurone
activated
A 1→2→3→4
B 1→4→2→3
C 4→2→1→3
D 4→3→2→1
A a simple reflex
B ‘fight or flight’ response
C a synapse
D refraction

10
24 The diagram shows a seedling, fixed to a rotating platform. Light is directed from one side only.
rotates four times

per hour
shoot of
light seedling
damp
cotton wool
The platform was allowed to rotate for two days. It was left stationary for a further two days.
Which diagram shows the appearance of the seedling after this four-day period?
A B C D
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system as shown.
key
dye
no dye
A the kidney
B the ureter
C the bladder
D the urethra
26 Which organ breaks down alcohol?
A bladder
B heart
C kidney
D liver

12
27 The diagram shows reproduction in a potato plant.
tuber forming
new
tuber
Which process is shown?
B fertilisation
C pollination
D sexual reproduction
Where does fertilisation occur and where are the ovules and pollen grains found?
fertilisation ovules are pollen grains

occurs here found here are found here
A 1 2 4
B 2 3 4
C 3 3 1
D 4 1 2
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29 Which method of birth control can be used as a barrier to sperm and sexually transmitted
diseases during sexual intercourse?
A condom
B IUD
C IUS
D surgical sterilisation
Where are the chromosomes found?
A
C
A They are genetically identical gametes.

B They are genetically identical body cells.
C They are genetically different gametes.
D They are genetically different body cells.
32 Pea plants have two alleles for height. T is tall, t is short.
Two heterozygous pea plants, Tt, are crossed.
What is the phenotypic ratio of the offspring for this cross?
A all short plants

B all tall plants
C one tall plant to three short plants
D three tall plants to one short plant

14
33 The graph shows the heights of humans.
frequency
height
A The individuals of this population all have the same genotype.

B The individuals of this population all have the same phenotype.
C This population shows continuous variation.
D This population shows discontinuous variation.
A a condition caused by a dominant allele

B a genetic change
D an adaptive feature
35 Consumers take in carbon atoms from their food.
How do carbon atoms leave the consumers?
egestion excretion decomposition
A key
B = yes
C = no
D
36 Which process is part of the water cycle?
A combustion
B fossilisation
C respiration
D transpiration
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A adaptation
C natural selection
38 Some examples of how areas of land may be used are listed:
1 food crop production

2 grazing cattle
3 house building
4 tree planting.
Which uses of land will cause habitat destruction?
carbon dioxide
A yes yes no
B yes no yes
C no yes no
D no no yes

16
input of raw
sewage
C D
B
direction
of flow
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PMT
1 Which process is carried out by all organisms?
A growth
B photosynthesis
C sexual reproduction
D transpiration
A Homo Sapiens
B Homo sapiens
C homo Sapiens
D homo sapiens
3 Some of the structures found in cells are listed:
 cytoplasm
 cell membrane
 cell wall
 chloroplast.
How many of these structures are found in the cells of all living organisms?
A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4
R Q P
Which parts labelled on the photomicrograph indicate that this is a plant cell?
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5 Which type of cell transports oxygen?
A ciliated
B nerve
D red blood
A 21 mm
B 21mm
3000
C 21 mm  3000
D 3000
21mm
diffusion is
involved
membrane
A key
B = yes
C = no
D

PMT
8 The diagram shows apparatus which can be used to demonstrate osmosis.
1 2
glass tube
liquid
level
very concentrated concentrated

water
sucrose solution sucrose solution
partially
permeable membrane
After one hour, what would happen to the liquid levels in the glass tubes?
liquid level in liquid level in

tube 1 tube 2
A falls falls
B falls rises
C rises falls
D rises rises

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rate of
reaction
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
pH

11 What kind of molecule is an enzyme?
A fat
B glucose
C protein
D starch

PMT
cell cytoplasm
spiral-shaped
chloroplast
bacteria
A digestion
B photosynthesis
C reproduction
D respiration
13 The graph shows how the percentage of protein found in potatoes was affected by the
concentration of nitrate fertiliser added to the crop when it was growing.
percentage
of protein
in potatoes
concentration of
nitrate fertiliser added
These results suggest that greater concentrations of nitrate fertiliser allow the potatoes to make
more
A amino acids.
B cellulose.
C lipid.
D starch.
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A absorption
B assimilation
C digestion
D ingestion
15 The diagram shows the apparatus used in an experiment to demonstrate two processes that take
place in the body.
test-tube
pure water
dialysis
tubing
ends dialysis tubing which
tightly is partially permeable
sealed
mixture of saliva
and starch solution
After one hour, the water outside the dialysis tubing contained reducing sugars.
Which two processes are represented by this experiment?
A absorption and digestion

B absorption and egestion
C digestion and egestion
D digestion and ingestion
16 Which type of organism causes tooth decay?
A arachnid
B bacterium
C producer
D virus
A mesophyll  root hair  xylem
B mesophyll  xylem  root hair
C root hair  mesophyll  xylem
D root hair  xylem  mesophyll

PMT
A transports minerals to the roots

B transports starch to the roots
C transports sugar to the roots
D transports water to the roots
19 What ensures that blood flows in one direction in the human circulatory system?
A diffusion of carbon dioxide

C thick walled arteries
D valves
20 Some functions of blood are listed.
1 antibody production
2 blood clotting
3 oxygen transport
4 phagocytosis
What are functions of white blood cells?
21 Which is an example of a transmissible disease?
A coronary heart disease due to eating high fat food

B cholera after drinking contaminated water
C liver damage due to drinking alcohol
D lung cancer due to inhaling tobacco smoke
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C
to pulmonary vein
A carbon dioxide
B ethanol
C lactic acid
D water
24 The amount of urea in the blood increases as it passes through organ X.
What is organ X?
A heart
B kidney
C liver
D pancreas
25 Which structure contains relay neurones?
A gland
B muscle
C spinal cord
D synapse

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10
26 A man injures his arm in an accident. Afterwards, he can move his hand but cannot feel objects
touching his hand.
A Both sensory and motor neurones are cut.

B Effectors are damaged.
C Motor neurones are cut.
D Sensory neurones are cut.
27 What are the effects of adrenaline on the human body?
breathing rate pulse rate size of pupils
A decreased decreased decreased

B decreased decreased increased
C increased increased decreased
D increased increased increased
28 Which is the correct definition of a drug?
A a substance that affects or modifies chemical reactions in the body

B a substance that can have negative social implications
C a substance that can affect reaction times and self-control
D a substance that can kill bacteria
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11
Which structure receives the pollen nucleus during fertilisation?
30 During childbirth, what must happen to the amniotic sac, cervix and the uterus wall?
amniotic sac cervix uterus wall
A breaks contracts contracts

B breaks dilates contracts
C expands contracts relaxes
D expands dilates relaxes
31 What is a barrier method of birth control?
A contraceptive pill
B diaphragm
C contraceptive implant
D vasectomy
32 Which is a correct description of mitosis?
A It produces genetically identical cells called gametes.

B It produces genetically identical cells for growth and repair.
C It produces genetically different cells for growth.
D It produces genetically different cells called gametes.

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12
33 Which term is used to describe alleles that are always expressed when they are present in the
genotype?
A dominant
B heterozygous
C homozygous
D recessive
34 Some human phenotypes are listed.
1 body mass
2 foot size
3 height
4 sex
Which features are examples of continuous variation?
potato plant  slug  hedgehog
By which process is energy transferred from the slug to the hedgehog?
A egestion
B excretion
C ingestion
D photosynthesis
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energy
from sunlight
H J K
organism
L
What is organism L?
A a carnivore
B a decomposer
C a herbivore
D a producer
carbon dioxide
X
dead matter plants
Y
animals
What do arrows X and Y represent?
A decay and respiration

B feeding and photosynthesis
C photosynthesis and respiration
D respiration and feeding
38 What can be used to reduce competition between crop plants and weeds?
A fertilisers
B herbicides
C insecticides
D pollinators

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If the land is not replanted with trees or crops, what effect does this have on the atmosphere?
A Carbon dioxide remains the same.

C Oxygen increases.
untreated
sewage
X outlet
direction
of flow W
Y Z
A B
oxygen oxygen
W X Y Z W X Y Z
position position
C D
oxygen oxygen
W X Y Z W X Y Z
position position
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1 Hedgehogs are mammals. Touching a hedgehog causes it to roll into a ball to protect itself.
Which characteristics is it displaying?
A excretion and movement

C movement and growth
D movement and sensitivity
A Homo Sapiens
B Homo sapiens
C homo Sapiens
D homo sapiens
Which group does this arthropod belong to?
A arachnid
B crustacean
C insect
D myriapod
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R Q P
ovum
At which level of organisation are the ovum and the ovary?
ovum ovary
A cell organ
B cell tissue
C organ tissue
D tissue organ

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A 21 mm
B 21mm
3000
C 21 mm  3000
D 3000
21mm
diffusion is
involved
membrane
A key
B = yes
C = no
D
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1 2
glass tube
liquid
level

water
partially
permeable membrane

tube 1 tube 2
A falls falls
B falls rises
C rises falls
D rises rises


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rate of
reaction
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
pH

A fat
B glucose
C protein
D starch
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cell cytoplasm
spiral-shaped
chloroplast
bacteria
A digestion
B photosynthesis
C reproduction
D respiration
Which row correctly identifies tissues X and Y?
X Y
A palisade mesophyll cuticle

B palisade mesophyll upper epidermis
C spongy mesophyll cuticle
D spongy mesophyll upper epidermis

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A absorption
B assimilation
C digestion
D ingestion
15 What is the definition of chemical digestion?
A Large insoluble molecules are changed into smaller soluble molecules.

B Large soluble molecules are changed into smaller soluble molecules.
C Small insoluble molecules and ions are passed through the wall of the small intestine.
D Small soluble molecules and ions are passed through the wall of the small intestine.
Where is most digested food absorbed into the blood?
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18 The photomicrograph shows a cross-section through a plant stem.
What is the name and function of the tissue labelled X?
tissue function
A phloem transports sugars

B phloem transports water and minerals
C xylem transports sugars
D xylem transports water and minerals
19 The table shows some features of blood vessels.
Which row shows the features of a vein?
direction of size of the central thickness of

blood flow hole (lumen) wall
A away from large thick

the heart
B away from small thick
the heart
C towards heart small thin
D towards heart large thin

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20 Which component of the blood releases antibodies in response to an infection by bacteria?
A blood plasma
B platelets
C red blood cells
D white blood cells
A coronary heart disease caused by eating a high fat diet

B AIDS
C liver disease caused by excessive alcohol consumption
D scurvy

C
to pulmonary vein
23 The list shows some processes that happen in the human body.
1 water enters cells by osmosis

2 muscles contract
3 impulses travel along neurones
4 oxygen diffuses into cells
Which of these require energy released by respiration?
A 2 only B 1 and 3 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2, 3 and 4
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What is organ X?
A heart
B kidney
C liver
D pancreas
25 Which is the correct sequence of structures through which a nerve impulse passes in a reflex
arc?
A effector  motor neurone  relay neurone  sensory neurone  receptor
B effector  sensory neurone  relay neurone  motor neurone  receptor
C receptor  motor neurone  relay neurone  sensory neurone  effector
D receptor  sensory neurone  relay neurone  motor neurone  effector
26 The diagram shows an eye.
Which labelled part contains cells that are sensitive to light?
27 Which hormone stimulates the development of male gametes?
A adrenaline
B insulin
C oestrogen
D testosterone

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28 A drug is defined as a substance taken into the body that
A causes addiction.
B cures disease.
C kills bacteria.
D modifies or affects chemical reactions.
29 What is an example of asexual reproduction?
A a single bacterium dividing to produce two genetically identical bacteria

B a mammal giving birth to four offspring
C a female bird laying six eggs which will hatch into the same species
D a tomato plant producing fruits which contain many seeds
30 What is the sequence of events when a woman gives birth?
1st 2nd 3rd
A delivery of cervix dilates passage of fetus

afterbirth through vagina
B cervix dilates passage of fetus umbilical
through vagina cord cut
C passage of fetus amniotic sac cervix dilates
through vagina breaks
D umbilical passage of fetus delivery of
cord cut through vagina afterbirth
31 Some types of birth control are listed.
1 condom
2 diaphragm
3 IUD
4 vasectomy
Which types are barrier methods?
A 1, 2 and 4 B 1 and 2 C 1 only D 3 and 4
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32 In humans, sex determination is controlled by the X and Y chromosomes.
A man and a woman have three children, two boys and a girl.
What is the probability that their next child will be a girl?
A 25% B 50% C 75% D 100%
33 Mitosis is a type of cell division.
Which row about mitosis is correct?
cells produced functions
A genetically different growth and repair of tissues

B genetically different production of gametes
C genetically identical growth and repair of tissues
D genetically identical production of gametes
34 Which statement is best used to describe differences in height in humans?
A continuous variation resulting in a limited number of phenotypes

B continuous variation resulting in a range of phenotypes
C discontinuous variation resulting in a limited number of phenotypes
D discontinuous variation resulting in a range of phenotypes
35 A student wrote some statements describing the stages involved during selective breeding of
plants.
1 Farmers select individual plants with desirable features.

2 Farmers cross these individuals to produce the next generation.
3 The farmers then select the offspring with the desirable features.

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clover plant  rabbit  fox
Which terms can be used to describe the fox in this food chain?
A carnivore and primary consumer

B carnivore and secondary consumer
C carnivore and tertiary consumer
D carnivore only
carbon dioxide in
the atmosphere
smoke
factory
car
fossil fuels
coal, oil
and gas
Which process produces the carbon dioxide from the factory and the car?
A combustion
B condensation
C decomposition
D precipitation
38 In the water cycle, which stage is only carried out by plants?
A condensation
B evaporation
C precipitation
D transpiration
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39 Yeast carries out anaerobic respiration, making carbon dioxide and ethanol as end products.
Which end products can be used to make biofuel and bread?
biofuel bread

B carbon dioxide ethanol
C ethanol carbon dioxide
D ethanol ethanol
40 What is the effect of replacing tropical rainforest with plantations of oil palm trees, which are
grown as crop plants?
A increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

B increased flooding
C reduced number of species
D reduced pollution
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1 Which process is carried out by all organisms?
A growth
B photosynthesis
C sexual reproduction
D transpiration
A Homo Sapiens
B Homo sapiens
C homo Sapiens
D homo sapiens
3 Some of the structures found in cells are listed:
 cytoplasm
 cell membrane
 cell wall
 chloroplast.
How many of these structures are found in the cells of all living organisms?
A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4
R Q P
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5 Which type of cell transports oxygen?
A ciliated
B nerve
D red blood
A 21 mm
B 21mm
3000
C 21 mm  3000
D 3000
21mm
diffusion is
involved
membrane
A key
B = yes
C = no
D

PMT
1 2
glass tube
liquid
level

water
partially
permeable membrane

tube 1 tube 2
A falls falls
B falls rises
C rises falls
D rises rises

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rate of
reaction
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
pH

A fat
B glucose
C protein
D starch

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cell cytoplasm
spiral-shaped
chloroplast
bacteria
A digestion
B photosynthesis
C reproduction
D respiration
13 The graph shows how the percentage of protein found in potatoes was affected by the
concentration of nitrate fertiliser added to the crop when it was growing.
percentage
of protein
in potatoes
concentration of
nitrate fertiliser added
These results suggest that greater concentrations of nitrate fertiliser allow the potatoes to make
more
A amino acids.
B cellulose.
C lipid.
D starch.
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A absorption
B assimilation
C digestion
D ingestion
15 The diagram shows the apparatus used in an experiment to demonstrate two processes that take
place in the body.
test-tube
pure water
dialysis
tubing
ends dialysis tubing which
tightly is partially permeable
sealed
mixture of saliva
and starch solution
After one hour, the water outside the dialysis tubing contained reducing sugars.
Which two processes are represented by this experiment?
A absorption and digestion

B absorption and egestion
C digestion and egestion
D digestion and ingestion
16 Which type of organism causes tooth decay?
A arachnid
B bacterium
C producer
D virus

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A transports minerals to the roots

B transports starch to the roots
C transports sugar to the roots
D transports water to the roots
19 What ensures that blood flows in one direction in the human circulatory system?
A diffusion of carbon dioxide

C thick walled arteries
D valves
20 Some functions of blood are listed.
1 antibody production
2 blood clotting
3 oxygen transport
4 phagocytosis
What are functions of white blood cells?
A coronary heart disease due to eating high fat food

B cholera after drinking contaminated water
C liver damage due to drinking alcohol
D lung cancer due to inhaling tobacco smoke
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C
to pulmonary vein
A
A carbon dioxide
B ethanol
C lactic acid
D water
What is organ X?
A heart
B kidney
C liver
D pancreas
25 Which structure contains relay neurones?
A gland
B muscle
C spinal cord
D synapse

PMT
10
26 A man injures his arm in an accident. Afterwards, he can move his hand but cannot feel objects
touching his hand.
A Both sensory and motor neurones are cut.

B Effectors are damaged.
C Motor neurones are cut.
D Sensory neurones are cut.
27 What are the effects of adrenaline on the human body?
breathing rate pulse rate size of pupils
A decreased decreased decreased

B decreased decreased increased
C increased increased decreased
D increased increased increased
28 Which is the correct definition of a drug?
A a substance that affects or modifies chemical reactions in the body

B a substance that can have negative social implications
C a substance that can affect reaction times and self-control
D a substance that can kill bacteria
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11
Which structure receives the pollen nucleus during fertilisation?
30 During childbirth, what must happen to the amniotic sac, cervix and the uterus wall?
amniotic sac cervix uterus wall
A breaks contracts contracts

B breaks dilates contracts
C expands contracts relaxes
D expands dilates relaxes
31 What is a barrier method of birth control?
B diaphragm
C contraceptive implant
D vasectomy
32 Which is a correct description of mitosis?
A It produces genetically identical cells called gametes.

B It produces genetically identical cells for growth and repair.
C It produces genetically different cells for growth.
D It produces genetically different cells called gametes.

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12
33 Which term is used to describe alleles that are always expressed when they are present in the
genotype?
A dominant
B heterozygous
C homozygous
D recessive
34 Some human phenotypes are listed.
1 body mass
2 foot size
3 height
4 sex
Which features are examples of continuous variation?
potato plant  slug  hedgehog
By which process is energy transferred from the slug to the hedgehog?
A egestion
B excretion
C ingestion
D photosynthesis
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13
energy
from sunlight
H J K
organism
L
What is organism L?
A a carnivore
B a decomposer
C a herbivore
D a producer
carbon dioxide
X
dead matter plants
Y
animals
What do arrows X and Y represent?
A decay and respiration

B feeding and photosynthesis
C photosynthesis and respiration
D respiration and feeding
38 What can be used to reduce competition between crop plants and weeds?
A fertilisers
B herbicides
C insecticides
D pollinators

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14
If the land is not replanted with trees or crops, what effect does this have on the atmosphere?
A Carbon dioxide remains the same.

C Oxygen increases.
untreated
sewage
X outlet
direction
of flow W
Y Z
A B
oxygen oxygen
W X Y Z W X Y Z
position position
C D
oxygen oxygen
W X Y Z W X Y Z
position position
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15 C 1
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1 The diagram shows some of the processes carried out by living organisms.
carbon dioxide
in the atmosphere
X
Y
light energy
green
chicken
plant X
Y Y
waste waste
products products
Which two characteristics of living organisms are represented by arrows X and Y?
A excretion and sensitivity

B nutrition and excretion
C respiration and growth
D sensitivity and reproduction
A Homo Sapiens
B Homo sapiens
C homo Sapiens
D homo sapiens
3 Which is a feature of cells used to place organisms in the plant kingdom?
A cell membrane
B chloroplast
C cytoplasm
D nucleus
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R Q P
5 Which cell is adapted for absorption?
A B
C D

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A 21 mm
B 21mm
3000
C 21 mm  3000
D 3000
21mm
diffusion is
involved
membrane
A key
B = yes
C = no
D
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1 2
glass tube
liquid
level

water
partially
permeable membrane

tube 1 tube 2
A falls falls
B falls rises
C rises falls
D rises rises


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rate of
reaction
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
pH

A fat
B glucose
C protein
D starch
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cell cytoplasm
spiral-shaped
chloroplast
bacteria
A digestion
B photosynthesis
C reproduction
D respiration
13 The diagram shows part of a leaf.
What is layer X?
A lower epidermis
C spongy mesophyll
D vascular bundle

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A absorption
B assimilation
C digestion
D ingestion
Which labelled part stores bile?
C B
16 Which human teeth are used for biting and cutting food?
A canines and molars

B incisors and canines
C molars and premolars
D premolars and incisors
18 A decrease in which factor normally causes the transpiration rate to increase?
A humidity
B light intensity
C number of stomata
D temperature
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19 In a mammal, what ensures the blood flows one-way round the circulatory system?
A brain
B capillaries
C lungs
D valves
20 Which structure separates the right and left sides of the heart?
A coronary artery
B one-way valve
C right atrium
D septum
21 Lyme disease is a disease which can be transmitted to humans in the following way:
a mouse carries the bacteria

Borrelia burgdorferi in its blood

a tick bites the mouse and the
bacteria are transferred into the tick

the tick bites a human and
bacteria are transferred to the human

the human becomes infected with Lyme disease
What is the pathogen in this process?
A tick
B Borrelia burgdorferi
C mouse
D blood

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10

C
to pulmonary vein
23 What is produced by anaerobic respiration in yeast?
A alcohol, carbon dioxide and water

B alcohol and carbon dioxide only
C carbon dioxide and lactic acid
D lactic acid only
What is organ X?
A heart
B kidney
C liver
D pancreas
25 Sensory neurones conduct impulses from
A the brain and spinal cord to muscles.

B one sense organ to another sense organ.
C sense organs to the brain and spinal cord.
D muscles to sense organs.
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11
26 What is a function of the cornea?
A carries impulses to the brain

B contains light-sensitive receptors
C controls how much light enters the eye
D refracts light
27 Which responses are shown by the root of a plant?
gravitropism phototropism
A – – key
B – + + = grows towards the stimulus
C + – – = grows away from the stimulus
D + +
28 Which is a definition of all drugs?
A a substance taken into the body that acts as a depressant

B a substance taken into the body that affects chemical reactions in the body
C a substance taken into the body to cure illness
D a substance taken into the body to kill bacteria

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12
P
Q
R
S
Which row identifies the parts of the flower?
P Q R S
A anther stigma style ovary

B anther style stigma anther
C style anther ovary style
D style ovary anther stigma
30 The diagram shows the human male reproductive system.
What are structures P, Q and R?
P Q R
A sperm duct urethra testis

B sperm duct ureter testis
C ureter penis sperm duct
D urethra penis testis
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13
31 Which method of birth control would also help to protect against HIV?
A condom
C diaphragm
D IUD
32 Which word describes nuclear division to produce genetically identical cells?
A fertilisation
B inheritance
C meiosis
D mitosis
33 The diagram shows a family tree. Some individuals have inherited a genetic condition.
grandparents
key
normal female
parents affected female
normal male
affected male
children
Which statement about the grandparents is correct?
A Each carries two recessive alleles for this condition.

B Each carries only one recessive allele for this condition.
C Only the grandmothers are heterozygous.
D Only the grandfathers are heterozygous.
34 What is a definition of variation?
A having two identical alleles of a particular gene

B individuals of the same species in one area
C differences between individuals of the same species
D the way in which new alleles are formed

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14
35 Which pyramid of numbers has more tertiary consumers than producers?
A B C D
carbon compounds
X
in green plants
carbon compounds
in animals
Which processes are represented by X, Y and Z?
X Y Z
A photosynthesis feeding combustion

B respiration respiration feeding
C combustion feeding photosynthesis
D feeding respiration combustion
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15
snakes badgers
blackbirds frogs hedgehogs
worms slugs
plants
What is most likely to decrease the size of the frog population?
A fewer badgers
B fewer slugs
C more plants
D more worms
38 Genes can be inserted into crop plants to make them resistant to herbicides.
Which process is this an example of?
A antibiotic resistance
C natural selection

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16
39 Lichens are organisms that do not grow well in polluted air.
Which graph shows the change in the number of lichen species from the centre of a polluted city
to the unpolluted countryside 15 km away?
A B
number number
of lichen of lichen
species species
0 0
0 15 0 15
C D
number number
of lichen of lichen
species species
0 0
0 15 0 15
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2 deforestation
3 replanting forests
concentration of
carbon dioxide in
the atmosphere
time
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14 C 1
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INFORMATION
IB21 11_0970_12/RP
PMT
1 All living things can remove toxic materials and other substances that are in excess of
requirements.
A egestion
B excretion
C nutrition
D respiration
2 The table shows features of some animals.
Which animal is a mammal?
gills hair scales wings
A key
B = present
C = absent
D
What is the animal?

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4 The diagram shows some tissues in part of a plant root. The arrows represent the movement of
water into and across the plant root tissues.
How many different tissues are shown?
A 2 B 4 C 5 D 7
cilia
cytoplasm
nucleus
A alimentary canal
B blood
C bronchus
D plant roots

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6 The diagram shows a beetle.
33 mm
The actual size of the beetle between X and Y is 15 mm.
A 0.45 B 2.2 C 48 D 495
7 Which statement about diffusion is correct?
A The process requires energy from respiration.

B The particles must cross a cell membrane.
C The net movement of particles is up a concentration gradient.
D The process involves the random movement of particles.
8 The cells in a plant root have a higher concentration of magnesium ions than in the surrounding
soil.
Which process will move the magnesium ions into the root?
A active transport
B diffusion
C osmosis
D transpiration
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white area
green area
A B C D
key
iodine solution
turns blue-black
iodine solution
stays brown
the results.
y-axis
x-axis
x-axis y-axis
B pH time
D time pH

PMT
In which test-tube is the starch digested most quickly?
A B C D
water-bath water-bath
at 15 °C at 35 °C


What is the structure labelled X?
A cuticle
C spongy mesophyll
D stomata
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13 The diagram shows the surface view of part of the epidermis of a leaf.
How many guard cells are present?
A 0 B 3 C 6 D 12
14 What is the dietary importance of carbohydrates?
A to promote healthy bones and teeth

B to make fats
C to provide energy for the body
D to make proteins
process X
What is process X?
A absorption
B chewing
C digestion
D secretion

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Where does most water absorption take place?
17 The diagram shows a young plant.
In which parts of the plant are xylem vessels found?
A P, Q and R B P and Q only C Q and R only D Q only
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A B
rate of rate of
humidity humidity
C D
rate of rate of
humidity humidity
B C
A D

PMT
10
20 The diagram shows the four components of blood separated into layers.
Which component is labelled with the correct function?
A plasma – production
of antibodies
B platelets – blood
clotting
D white blood cells –

transport of oxygen C red blood cells –
phagocytosis
1 mucus
2 skin
3 stomach acid
4 phagocytosis
A 1, 2, 3 and 4
B 1, 2 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 4 only
22 Which shows the correct order of structures that air travels through when a human breathes in?
A alveoli  trachea  bronchioles  bronchi
B trachea  bronchi  bronchioles  alveoli
C alveoli  bronchioles  bronchi  trachea
D trachea  bronchioles  bronchi  alveoli
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11
23 Which chemicals are needed to release energy in aerobic respiration?

D oxygen and water
24 Yeast is an organism used in the production of biofuels.
Which statement describes why yeast is used for biofuel production?
A Yeast respires aerobically to produce carbon dioxide.

B Yeast respires aerobically to produce carbon dioxide and ethanol.
C Yeast respires anaerobically to produce carbon dioxide.
D Yeast respires anaerobically to produce carbon dioxide and ethanol.
25 The diagram shows part of the excretory system of a female mammal.
What is tube X?
A ureter
B urethra
C uterus
D vein

PMT
12
26 The structures listed are part of the nervous system.
1 brain
2 effector
3 receptor
4 relay neurone
In a reflex arc, which structures are connected to a motor neurone by synapses?
27 A student investigated the effect of changing light intensity on pupil diameter in the eye.
starting pupil diameter final pupil diameter

/ mm / mm
8 2
Which explanation for the student’s results is correct?
A A reduced light intensity reduced the pupil diameter by 75%.

B A reduced light intensity reduced the pupil diameter by 25%.
C An increased light intensity reduced the pupil diameter by 75%.
D An increased light intensity reduced the pupil diameter by 25%.
seed pinned to the

constantly rotating disc
A B C D
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13
29 Which substance can be used to treat a bacterial infection?
A adrenaline
B antibiotics
C antigens
D insulin
30 Fertilisation is defined as the fusion of the ……X…… of two gametes to form a ……Y…… .
X Y
A alleles sex cell

B alleles zygote
C nuclei sex cell
D nuclei zygote
31 What is the correct description of pollination?
A Pollen grains are transferred from the anther to the ovary.

B Pollen grains are transferred from the anther to the stigma.
C Pollen grains are transferred from the ovary to the stigma.
D Pollen grains are transferred from the stamen to the anther.
32 HIV is a sexually transmitted infection (STI).
Which methods could be used to reduce the spread of HIV?
1 breast-feed babies
2 education about how HIV is spread
3 provide easy access to condoms
4 provide needle exchange schemes for drug users
33 Which of these determine the sex of humans?
A X and Y genes
B X and Y alleles
C X and Y chromosomes
D X and Y genotypes

PMT
14
34 Part of a tree branch is broken off and planted in the soil. A new tree grows from the branch.
the cells in the new the cells in the original tree and
tree are formed by in the new tree will be genetically
meiosis mitosis different identical
A key
B = correct
C = not correct
D
35 A species of insect usually has pale-coloured wings. This helps to camouflage them on
pale-coloured tree trunks. A few of the insects in this species have darker coloured wings.
After a number of years the tree trunks become darker in colour due to environmental changes.
The insects with dark-coloured wings become more common than insects with pale-coloured
wings in this species.
Which process causes this change in the proportion of insects with dark-coloured wings?
A biotechnology
B conservation
C natural selection
grass grasshopper frog snake hawk
What is the tertiary consumer in this food chain?
A frog
B grasshopper
C hawk
D snake
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15
Q R
P land
river
sea
The table shows the processes involved in the water cycle.
A P Q R S
B R S Q P
C S R P Q
D Q P S R
38 Which process releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere?
A decomposition
B fossilisation
C photosynthesis
D transpiration
39 What is the useful product of anaerobic respiration in the manufacture of bread?
A carbon dioxide
B ethanol
C lactic acid
D oxygen

PMT
16
40 What are reasons why species become endangered?
A habitat destruction, hunting and introduced species

B habitat protection, introduced species and monitoring
C habitat destruction, hunting and captive breeding programmes
D hunting, pollution and seed banks
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Cambridge IGCSE™
BIOLOGY 0610/11
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40
Published
examination.
Teachers.
components.

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2 B 1
3 B 1
4 C 1
5 C 1
6 C 1
7 B 1
8 C 1
9 C 1
10 A 1
11 C 1
12 D 1
13 D 1
14 C 1
15 C 1
16 C 1
17 D 1
18 C 1
19 D 1
20 B 1
21 B 1
22 A 1
23 D 1
24 B 1
25 A 1
26 D 1
27 A 1
28 A 1

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30 C 1
31 C 1
32 D 1
33 C 1
34 A 1
35 C 1
36 B 1
37 A 1
38 A 1
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Cambridge IGCSE™
BIOLOGY 0610/11
45 minutes

*8689865158*

Soft clean eraser
INSTRUCTIONS
INFORMATION
IB21 11_0610_11/5RP
PMT
1 Which characteristics of all living organisms are needed to release energy for growth?
A breathing and respiration

B excretion and nutrition
C excretion and respiration
D nutrition and respiration
2 Which pair of organisms belong to the same genus?
A Alderia modesta and Austrominius modestus

B Arenicola cristata and Arenicola marina
C Bittium reticulatum and Clypeostoma reticulatum
D Botryllus schlosseri and Botrylloides leachii
What is the animal?

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4 Which row shows the structure on the outside of a plant cell and the location of the chloroplasts in
the cell?
structure on the location of

outside of a plant cell chloroplasts
A cell membrane in the cytoplasm

B cell membrane in the vacuole
C cell wall in the cytoplasm
D cell wall in the vacuole
cilia
cytoplasm
nucleus
A alimentary canal
B blood
C bronchus
D plant roots
6 What is the equation for calculating the magnification of a biological drawing?
A magnification = actual size  image size  100
B magnification = actual size  image size
C magnification = image size  actual size
D magnification = actual size  100  image size

PMT
7 Which words complete the definition of diffusion?
‘Diffusion is the net movement of particles from a region of their ……1…... concentration to a
region of their ……2…... concentration, ……3…... a concentration gradient.’
1 2 3
A higher lower up
B higher lower down
C lower higher up
D lower higher down
8 Cyanide is a poison that stops respiration. A paramecium is a single-celled freshwater organism.
What is the most likely effect of cyanide in a paramecium?
A increased active transport

B decreased osmosis
C decreased active transport
D increased osmosis
white area
green area
A B C D
key
iodine solution
turns blue-black
iodine solution
stays brown
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the results.
y-axis
x-axis
x-axis y-axis
B pH time
D time pH
A B C D
at 15 °C at 35 °C



PMT
12 Which row shows the raw materials needed for photosynthesis and the products of
photosynthesis?
raw materials products
A water + chlorophyll carbon dioxide + glucose

B carbon dioxide + water chlorophyll + oxygen
C oxygen + carbon dioxide water + glucose
D water + carbon dioxide glucose + oxygen
13 Which food is the best source of vitamin C?
A bread
B meat
C milk
D oranges
14 Which reagent is used to test for the presence of vitamin C?
A Benedict’s
B biuret
C DCPIP
D ethanol
process X
What is process X?
A absorption
B chewing
C digestion
D secretion
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16 The diagram shows part of the human alimentary canal and associated organs.
Which structure produces hydrochloric acid?
A
D
17 The diagrams show sections of a leaf and a root.
not to
1 scale
section of a leaf section through a root
Which two labelled structures identify xylem?

PMT
A B
rate of rate of
humidity humidity
C D
rate of rate of
humidity humidity
B C
A D
20 Which component of blood produces antibodies?
A red blood cells

B white blood cells
C platelets
D plasma
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1 mucus
2 skin
3 stomach acid
4 phagocytosis
A 1, 2, 3 and 4
B 1, 2 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 4 only
22 Which structure is a bronchus?

PMT
10
23 The diagram shows the apparatus used by a student to investigate respiration in woodlice (small
arthropods).
test-tube cotton
capillary
containing air wool
tube
woodlice soda lime water

to remove drop
carbon dioxide
Which explanation about the direction that the water drop will move is correct?
A The water drop will move away from the woodlice because respiration uses carbon dioxide.
B The water drop will move away from the woodlice because respiration uses oxygen.
C The water drop will move towards the woodlice because respiration uses carbon dioxide.
D The water drop will move towards the woodlice because respiration uses oxygen.
24 Some students placed yeast, sugar and water into a bottle. They then placed an empty balloon
over the opening of the bottle. The bottle was left in a warm place for one hour. During this time
the balloon increased in size.
balloon
yeast, sugar
and water
Why does the balloon increase in size?
A The yeast makes alcohol.

B The yeast makes carbon dioxide.
C The yeast makes oxygen.
D The yeast makes lactic acid.
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11
What is tube X?
A ureter
B urethra
C uterus
D vein
26 The diagram shows a reflex arc that passes through the spinal cord.
pain receptor
X
muscle
Which type of neurones are X and Y?
X Y
A motor neurone relay neurone

B relay neurone sensory neurone
C sensory neurone motor neurone
D sensory neurone relay neurone

PMT
12
27 The diagram shows a section through the skin.
Which labelled part is a hair erector muscle?
A B
seed pinned to the

A B C D
29 Which definition of a drug is correct?
A a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction and is not changed by the reaction
B a protein that functions as a biological catalyst
C a substance taken into the body that modifies or affects chemical reactions in the body
D a chemical substance, produced by a gland and carried by the blood, which alters the activity
of one or more specific target organs
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13
30 Which is an example of sexual reproduction?
A a female insect laying unfertilised eggs that develop into new insects
B division of a single-celled bacterium to produce two new bacteria
C fusion of a pollen grain nucleus with an ovule nucleus to produce a seed
D growing cuttings taken from one plant to produce new, genetically identical plants
31 The diagram shows part of the male reproductive system.
1
2
3
4
Which structures manufacture sperm and the fluid the sperm are transported in?
32 Which type of birth control prevents sperm from entering the vagina?
B diaphragm
C IUD
D vasectomy
33 An allele is a version of which structure?
A amino acid
B chromosome
C gene
D protein

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14
34 Which are functions of mitosis?
1 growth
2 production of gametes
3 repair of damaged tissue
4 replacement of cells
5 asexual reproduction
A 1, 3, 4 and 5
B 1 and 3 only
C 2, 3 and 4
D 2 only
A biotechnology
B conservation
C natural selection
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15
hawk
fox
frog
rabbit snail
grass dandelion
Which statement is not correct?
A Dandelions and grass are both producers.

B The fox and the hawk are both tertiary consumers.
C The frog is a secondary consumer.
37 Which organism makes its own organic nutrients using light energy?
A producer
B consumer
C herbivore
D carnivore
A decomposition
B fossilisation
C photosynthesis
D transpiration
39 Which row shows what is used to make biofuel, bread and fruit juice?
biofuel bread fruit juice
A pectinase pectinase yeast

B pectinase yeast pectinase
C yeast pectinase yeast
D yeast yeast pectinase

PMT
16
40 What is an effect of an increase in the use of insecticides?
A decreased competition between crop plants and weeds

B decreased numbers of extinctions
C decreased numbers of pollinators
D decreased use of fertilisers
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Cambridge IGCSE™
BIOLOGY 0610/12
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40
Published
examination.
Teachers.
components.

PMT
PUBLISHED 2021
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2 C 1
3 B 1
4 B 1
5 C 1
6 B 1
7 D 1
8 A 1
9 C 1
10 A 1
11 C 1
12 A 1
13 C 1
14 C 1
15 C 1
16 B 1
17 A 1
18 C 1
19 D 1
20 B 1
21 B 1
22 B 1
23 C 1
24 D 1
25 A 1
26 C 1
27 C 1
28 A 1

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30 D 1
31 B 1
32 D 1
33 C 1
34 B 1
35 C 1
36 D 1
37 D 1
38 A 1
39 A 1
40 A 1

PMT
Cambridge IGCSE™
BIOLOGY 0610/12
45 minutes

*0992771725*

Soft clean eraser
INSTRUCTIONS
INFORMATION
IB21 11_0610_12/4RP
PMT
1 All living things can remove toxic materials and other substances that are in excess of
requirements.
A egestion
B excretion
C nutrition
D respiration
2 The table shows features of some animals.
Which animal is a mammal?
gills hair scales wings
A key
B = present
C = absent
D
What is the animal?

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PMT
4 The diagram shows some tissues in part of a plant root. The arrows represent the movement of
water into and across the plant root tissues.
How many different tissues are shown?
A 2 B 4 C 5 D 7
cilia
cytoplasm
nucleus
A alimentary canal
B blood
C bronchus
D plant roots

PMT
6 The diagram shows a beetle.
33 mm
The actual size of the beetle between X and Y is 15 mm.
A 0.45 B 2.2 C 48 D 495
7 Which statement about diffusion is correct?
A The process requires energy from respiration.

B The particles must cross a cell membrane.
C The net movement of particles is up a concentration gradient.
8 The cells in a plant root have a higher concentration of magnesium ions than in the surrounding
soil.
Which process will move the magnesium ions into the root?
A active transport
B diffusion
C osmosis
D transpiration
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PMT
white area
green area
A B C D
key
iodine solution
turns blue-black
iodine solution
stays brown
the results.
y-axis
x-axis
x-axis y-axis
B pH time
D time pH

PMT
A B C D
at 15 °C at 35 °C


What is the structure labelled X?
A cuticle
C spongy mesophyll
D stomata
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13 The diagram shows the surface view of part of the epidermis of a leaf.
How many guard cells are present?
A 0 B 3 C 6 D 12
14 What is the dietary importance of carbohydrates?
A to promote healthy bones and teeth

B to make fats
C to provide energy for the body
D to make proteins
process X
What is process X?
A absorption
B chewing
C digestion
D secretion

PMT
Where does most water absorption take place?
17 The diagram shows a young plant.
In which parts of the plant are xylem vessels found?
A P, Q and R B P and Q only C Q and R only D Q only
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A B
rate of rate of
humidity humidity
C D
rate of rate of
humidity humidity
B C
A D

PMT
10
20 The diagram shows the four components of blood separated into layers.
Which component is labelled with the correct function?
A plasma – production
of antibodies
B platelets – blood
clotting
D white blood cells –

transport of oxygen C red blood cells –
phagocytosis
1 mucus
2 skin
3 stomach acid
4 phagocytosis
A 1, 2, 3 and 4
B 1, 2 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 4 only
22 Which shows the correct order of structures that air travels through when a human breathes in?
A alveoli  trachea  bronchioles  bronchi
B trachea  bronchi  bronchioles  alveoli
C alveoli  bronchioles  bronchi  trachea
D trachea  bronchioles  bronchi  alveoli
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11
23 Which chemicals are needed to release energy in aerobic respiration?

D oxygen and water
24 Yeast is an organism used in the production of biofuels.
Which statement describes why yeast is used for biofuel production?
A Yeast respires aerobically to produce carbon dioxide.

B Yeast respires aerobically to produce carbon dioxide and ethanol.
C Yeast respires anaerobically to produce carbon dioxide.
D Yeast respires anaerobically to produce carbon dioxide and ethanol.
What is tube X?
A ureter
B urethra
C uterus
D vein

PMT
12
26 The structures listed are part of the nervous system.
1 brain
2 effector
3 receptor
4 relay neurone
In a reflex arc, which structures are connected to a motor neurone by synapses?
27 A student investigated the effect of changing light intensity on pupil diameter in the eye.
starting pupil diameter final pupil diameter

/ mm / mm
8 2
Which explanation for the student’s results is correct?
A A reduced light intensity reduced the pupil diameter by 75%.

B A reduced light intensity reduced the pupil diameter by 25%.
C An increased light intensity reduced the pupil diameter by 75%.
D An increased light intensity reduced the pupil diameter by 25%.
seed pinned to the

A B C D
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13
29 Which substance can be used to treat a bacterial infection?
A adrenaline
B antibiotics
C antigens
D insulin
30 Fertilisation is defined as the fusion of the ……X…… of two gametes to form a ……Y…… .
X Y
A alleles sex cell

B alleles zygote
C nuclei sex cell
D nuclei zygote
31 What is the correct description of pollination?
A Pollen grains are transferred from the anther to the ovary.

B Pollen grains are transferred from the anther to the stigma.
C Pollen grains are transferred from the ovary to the stigma.
D Pollen grains are transferred from the stamen to the anther.
32 HIV is a sexually transmitted infection (STI).
Which methods could be used to reduce the spread of HIV?
1 breast-feed babies
2 education about how HIV is spread
3 provide easy access to condoms
4 provide needle exchange schemes for drug users
33 Which of these determine the sex of humans?
A X and Y genes
B X and Y alleles
C X and Y chromosomes
D X and Y genotypes

PMT
14
34 Part of a tree branch is broken off and planted in the soil. A new tree grows from the branch.
the cells in the new the cells in the original tree and
tree are formed by in the new tree will be genetically
meiosis mitosis different identical
A key
B = correct
C = not correct
D
A biotechnology
B conservation
C natural selection
grass grasshopper frog snake hawk
What is the tertiary consumer in this food chain?
A frog
B grasshopper
C hawk
D snake
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15
Q R
P land
river
sea
The table shows the processes involved in the water cycle.
A P Q R S
B R S Q P
C S R P Q
D Q P S R
A decomposition
B fossilisation
C photosynthesis
D transpiration
39 What is the useful product of anaerobic respiration in the manufacture of bread?
A carbon dioxide
B ethanol
C lactic acid
D oxygen

PMT
16
40 What are reasons why species become endangered?
A habitat destruction, hunting and introduced species

B habitat protection, introduced species and monitoring
C habitat destruction, hunting and captive breeding programmes
D hunting, pollution and seed banks
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Cambridge IGCSE™
BIOLOGY 0610/13
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40
Published
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Teachers.
components.

PMT
PUBLISHED 2021
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2 C 1
3 B 1
4 C 1
5 C 1
6 D 1
7 D 1
8 C 1
9 C 1
10 A 1
11 C 1
12 B 1
13 D 1
14 C 1
15 C 1
16 C 1
17 C 1
18 C 1
19 D 1
20 D 1
21 B 1
22 C 1
23 B 1
24 A 1
25 A 1
26 C 1
27 D 1
28 A 1

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30 A 1
31 C 1
32 D 1
33 C 1
34 B 1
35 C 1
36 A 1
37 B 1
38 A 1
39 C 1
40 D 1

PMT
Cambridge IGCSE™
BIOLOGY 0610/13
45 minutes

*5486657084*

Soft clean eraser
INSTRUCTIONS
INFORMATION
IB21 11_0610_13/5RP
PMT
1 An Amoeba is a single-celled organism.
The diagram shows an Amoeba engulfing a food particle.
Amoeba
food particle
A excretion, movement and nutrition

B excretion, nutrition and sensitivity
C movement, nutrition and sensitivity
D movement, reproduction and sensitivity
2 The binomial names for five different species are listed.
1 Calluna vulgaris
2 Garra rufa
3 Primula veris
4 Primula vulgaris
5 Vespula rufa
Which species belong to the same genus?
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What is the animal?

Which label is correct?
A cell membrane
B cell wall
C vacuole
D cytoplasm
cilia
cytoplasm
nucleus
A alimentary canal
B blood
C bronchus
D plant roots

PMT
6 A student draws a root hair cell. The actual length of the cell is 0.8 mm and the drawing of the cell
is 80 mm long.
What is the magnification of the student’s drawing?
A 0.001 B 0.01 C 10 D 100
7 In which diagram would oxygen diffuse into the cell?
A B
high oxygen low oxygen high oxygen high oxygen

concentration concentration concentration concentration
in the cell outside of the cell in the cell outside of the cell
cell membrane cell membrane
C D
low oxygen low oxygen low oxygen high oxygen

concentration concentration concentration concentration
in the cell outside of the cell in the cell outside of the cell
cell membrane cell membrane
8 Which statement about the role of the pressure of water in supporting plants is correct?
A The pressure of water inside the cells presses inwards on the cell wall.
B The pressure of water outside the cells presses inwards on the cell wall.
C The pressure of water inside the cells presses outwards on the cell wall.
D The pressure of water outside the cells presses outwards on the cell wall.
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white area
green area
A B C D
key
iodine solution
turns blue-black
iodine solution
stays brown
the results.
y-axis
x-axis
x-axis y-axis
B pH time
D time pH

PMT
A B C D
at 15 °C at 35 °C


What are structures K, L, M and N?
K L M N
A cuticle phloem xylem spongy mesophyll

B cuticle xylem phloem spongy mesophyll
C xylem phloem spongy mesophyll cuticle
D xylem spongy mesophyll cuticle phloem
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13 Which element is present in all amino acids?
A iron
B magnesium
C calcium
D nitrogen
14 A deficiency of which nutrient can cause scurvy?
A calcium
B iron
C vitamin C
D vitamin D
process X
What is process X?
A absorption
B chewing
C digestion
D secretion

PMT
16 Which part of the alimentary canal produces an enzyme that digests proteins?
A C
17 By which method is water absorbed by root hair cells?
A active transport
B evaporation
C osmosis
D transpiration
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A B
rate of rate of
humidity humidity
C D
rate of rate of
humidity humidity
B C
A D

PMT
10
20 The diagram shows the external structure of the human heart.
Which label identifies a coronary artery?
1 mucus
2 skin
3 stomach acid
4 phagocytosis
A 1, 2, 3 and 4
B 1, 2 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 4 only
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22 The diagram shows an alveolus.
air in
and out alveolus
X capillary
Which gas is represented by the pathway shown by arrow X?
A air
B carbon dioxide
C oxygen
D water vapour
23 The table shows some facts about aerobic respiration.
nutrient
oxygen energy
molecules
A broken down released released

B broken down used released
C built up released required
D built up used required
24 Which word equation represents anaerobic respiration in yeast cells?
B glucose + oxygen  carbon dioxide + water
D glucose  alcohol

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What is tube X?
A ureter
B urethra
C uterus
D vein
26 Which part of the eye changes in size in response to changes in light intensity?
A cornea
B lens
C pupil
D retina
27 A scientist investigated how the human body reacts to temperature.
Which row shows the expected responses when the environmental temperatures are 0 C and
40 C?
0 C 40 C
A sweating no response
B sweating shivering
C no response sweating
D shivering sweating
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seed pinned to the

A B C D
29 Which statement is the definition of the term drug?
A a substance produced in the body to stimulate hormonal reactions

B a substance produced by white blood cells to kill bacteria
C a substance taken into the body that modifies or affects chemical reactions
D a substance produced in the body which alters the activity of one or more specific target
organs
30 Which statement describes a structural adaptation of wind-pollinated flowers?
A They have long filaments so that the anthers hang outside of the flower.
B They have round, sticky sepals to trap pollen grains.
C Their large petals protect the stigma.
D Their stamens are feathery so there is a large surface area.
31 What is the correct order of structures through which human sperm must pass in order to fertilise
an egg cell?
A sperm duct  testes  cervix  vagina  urethra  uterus  oviduct
B sperm duct  testes  urethra  vagina  cervix  oviduct  uterus
C testes  sperm duct  urethra  vagina  cervix  uterus  oviduct
D testes  sperm duct  vagina  urethra  uterus  oviduct  cervix

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32 Which pair of birth control methods are chemical methods of preventing pregnancy?
A cervical mucus and diaphragm

B contraceptive pill and monitoring body temperature
C femidom and vasectomy
D IUD and IUS
33 Which process occurs in asexual reproduction?
A fertilisation
B meiosis
C mitosis
D pollination
34 A condition called polydactyly gives a person extra fingers or toes. One type of polydactyly is
caused by a dominant allele.
A man who is homozygous recessive for the condition marries a woman who is heterozygous for
the condition.
What is the probability that their first child will have polydactyly?
A 25% B 50% C 75% D 100%
A biotechnology
B conservation
C natural selection
36 What is the initial source of energy input into most biological systems?
A light
B water
C oxygen
D heat
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37 Which combination of factors would cause the greatest reduction in the population growth of an
animal species?
disease food source predators
A decrease decrease decrease

B increase decrease increase
C decrease increase decrease
D increase increase increase
A decomposition
B fossilisation
C photosynthesis
D transpiration
39 Three statements about the bacteria that are used in biotechnology and genetic engineering are
listed.
1 They can convert simple molecules into more complex ones.

2 They can only reproduce very slowly.
3 Their genetic material can be changed.
40 What is meant by a sustainable resource?
A a resource that is produced by non-intensive farming and is rarely used

B a resource that is removed from a habitat without changing the environment
C a resource that does not pollute the environment
D a resource that is produced as rapidly as it is removed from the environment
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1 Which process provides an organism with the raw materials needed for tissue repair?
A excretion
B growth
C nutrition
D respiration
A a genus
B a kingdom
C a species
D an organ system
3 An animal has four legs, hair and a tail.
To which group of vertebrates does it belong?
A amphibians
B birds
C mammals
D reptiles
Which feature is present in a root hair cell but not in a sperm cell?
A cell membrane
B cell wall
C chloroplasts
D cytoplasm
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Which type of cell carries out the most photosynthesis?
6 A plant cell is viewed using a microscope with a magnification of 500. The image of the cell has
a width of 20 mm.
What is the actual width of the cell?
A 0.04 mm B 0.2 mm C 4 mm D 25 mm
7 Particles can move into and out of cells by diffusion.
Which statement about diffusion is correct?
A Particles move from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration.

B Particles only move into cells by diffusion.
C The net movement of particles is against a concentration gradient.

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8 Potato cylinders were put into different concentrations of sucrose solution for the same amount of
time. The masses of the potato cylinders were measured before and after being immersed in the
solutions.
The results are recorded in the table.
Which potato cylinder was put into the solution with the highest sucrose concentration?
mass before mass after percentage

immersion immersion change in
/g /g mass
A 1.95 1.92 –1.5

B 2.05 1.95 –4.9
C 2.10 2.13 +1.4
D 2.25 2.20 –2.2
B biuret solution
C DCPIP
D iodine solution
10 Which description of an enzyme-catalysed reaction is correct?
A The substrate binds to an enzyme with the same shape and a product is formed.
B The product binds to an enzyme with the same shape and a substrate is formed.
C The product binds to an enzyme with a complementary shape and a substrate is formed.
D The substrate binds to an enzyme with a complementary shape and a product is formed.
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11 The graph shows the effect of temperature on the activity of an enzyme.
enzyme
activity
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
temperature / °C
At which temperature is the enzyme most active?
A 15 C B 25 C C 35 C D 60 C
12 The substances listed are found in the leaf of a plant.
Which substance is obtained from the soil?
A carbon dioxide
B chlorophyll
C glucose
D mineral ions
13 Which row shows what is needed for photosynthesis?
carbon
chlorophyll light oxygen
dioxide
A yes yes yes no

B yes no yes yes
C no no no yes
D no yes no no

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14 Which organ secretes hydrochloric acid?
A
C
15 Which statements correctly describe the process of dental decay?
1 Food and bacteria coat the teeth.

2 The bacteria use the sugar in the food for respiration.
3 The bacteria produce acids.
4 The sugar dissolves the enamel.
A 1 and 2 only B 2 and 3 only C 3 and 4 D 1, 2 and 3
16 A piece of bread begins to taste sweet when it is mixed with saliva and chewed for several
minutes.
Which substance in saliva causes this change?
A amylase
B hydrochloric acid
C lipase
D protease
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17 The diagram shows a bean seedling soon after it has germinated.
18 Which process occurs during transpiration?
A evaporation of water from the xylem

B loss of water by osmosis from the guard cells
C movement of water vapour through the spongy mesophyll by active transport
D movement of water vapour through the stomata by diffusion
Which structure is a coronary artery?
A B
C

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A antibody
B disease
C pathogen
D symptom
A 0.04% B 4% C 16% D 21%
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23 Which row shows processes that all use energy from respiration?
passage
cell muscle active
diffusion osmosis of nerve
division contraction transport
impulses
A
B
C
D
key
= uses energy from respiration
= does not use energy from respiration
B glucose  alcohol
C glucose  lactic acid + carbon dioxide
D glucose  lactic acid
25 Which substances are excreted from the human body?
1 carbon dioxide
2 urea
3 water
A 1 and 2 only B 1 and 3 only C 1, 2 and 3 D 2 and 3 only
26 What is the order of structures that a nerve impulse travels through during a reflex action?
A effector  neurones  receptor
B receptor  neurones  effector
C neurones  effector  receptor
D receptor  effector  neurones

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27 Which structure can reduce how much light enters the eye?
28 The diagram shows a section through human skin.
X
Y
What are the structures labelled X, Y and Z?
X Y Z
A receptor sweat gland hair erector muscle

B receptor hair erector muscle sweat gland
C sweat gland receptor hair erector muscle
D sweat gland hair erector muscle receptor
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29 A disease cannot be treated with antibiotics.
What could be the reasons for this?
1 It is not a bacterial disease.

2 The pathogen is a virus.
3 The patient has become resistant to the antibiotic.
30 Which statement explains the increased risk of having an accident after consuming excessive
alcohol?
A Alcohol can be addictive.

B Alcohol increases self-control.
C Alcohol increases reaction time.
D Alcohol decreases reaction time.
31 The table shows the conditions that four samples of seeds were kept in.
Which sample would germinate?
water oxygen
A present absent
B absent absent
C present present
D absent present

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32 The diagram shows a cross-section of a flower.
1
2
4
3
During pollination, which labelled structure releases the pollen and which labelled structure
receives the pollen?
releases pollen receives pollen
A 4 1
B 3 4
C 1 2
D 2 3
33 What is a natural method of birth control?
B diaphragm
C monitoring cervical mucus
D vasectomy
34 Which row shows the results of meiosis?
cells produced are gametes produced
A genetically different no
B genetically different yes
C genetically identical no
D genetically identical yes
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35 In a species of plant, the allele for red flower colour, R, is dominant to the allele for yellow flower
colour, r.
What would be the flower colour of the offspring of a cross between a parent with the genotype
Rr and a parent with the genotype rr?
A 100% red
B 75% red and 25% yellow
C 50% red and 50% yellow
D 25% red and 75% yellow
36 What is needed for natural selection to take place?
A excess resources for the population

B no variation within a population
C reproduction by individuals that are better adapted to the environment than others
D selection by humans of organisms with desired characteristics
fox
stoat owl
rabbit mouse
grass
Which organisms are secondary consumers?
A fox and owl

B fox and stoat
C mouse and rabbit
D owl and stoat
38 Which statement describes a population?
A all the three-spined stickleback fish living in a lake

B all the organisms living in a lake
C all the fish living in a lake
D all the three-spined stickleback fish that have ever lived in a lake

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39 Biological washing powders can remove stains from clothes.
What must a washing powder contain, to remove an oil stain from a t-shirt?
A amylase
B lipase
C pectinase
D protease
40 The diagram shows a sewage treatment process.
X outlet
sewage
river
screening
air pump
pump
generator
sludge
processed sludge out
A aeration tank
B anaerobic tank
C settlement tank
D storage tank
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A excretion
B growth
C nutrition
D respiration
A a genus
B a kingdom
C a species
D an organ system
A amphibians
B birds
C mammals
D reptiles
A cell membrane
B cell wall
C chloroplasts
D cytoplasm
5 The cells listed have specialised structures that allow them to carry out their functions.
1 ciliated cell
2 nerve cell
3 root cortex cell
4 sperm cell
Which cells have structures that can move?
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6 A cell was viewed under a microscope. The actual length of the cell is 0.025 mm. The
magnification of the image is ×400.
What is the length of the cell in the image?
A 10 mm B 100 mm C 1600 mm D 16 000 mm
7 The roots of a plant were placed in a solution of red dye. After 24 hours, a section of root and a
section of leaf were cut from the plant.
top of the leaf

Q R
P
S
root leaf
In which tissues will the red dye be visible?
8 Which row shows features of osmosis in cells?
requires water can water can

requires a
a cell move into move out of
cell wall
membrane the cell the cell
A key
B = yes
C = no
D
B biuret solution
C DCPIP
D iodine solution

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A They are made of carbohydrates.

B Their activity is unaffected by pH.
C They are used up during the reaction.
D They have a complementary shape to their substrate.
enzyme
activity
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
temperature / °C
A 15 °C B 25 °C C 35 °C D 60 °C
A carbon dioxide
B chlorophyll
C glucose
D mineral ions
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13 The diagram shows an experiment to find out if carbon dioxide is necessary for photosynthesis.
The plant is kept in the dark for 48 hours to remove any starch. Then it is set up in the light, as
shown.
solution that absorbs

carbon dioxide
After 10 hours, leaves X and Y were tested for starch.
What is the expected result?
presence of starch
in leaf X in leaf Y
A key
B = present
C = absent
D
14 The diagram shows a cross-section of a human tooth.
X Y
Which row identifies the labels in the diagram?
X Y Z
A dentine enamel pulp cavity

B dentine pulp cavity enamel
C enamel pulp cavity dentine
D enamel dentine pulp cavity

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A Amylase breaks down glucose to starch.

B Amylase is secreted into the mouth and small intestine.
C Lipase breaks down glycerol to fatty acids.
D Protease is secreted into the oesophagus and stomach.
16 Where is most water absorbed in the alimentary canal?
A large intestine
B oesophagus
C small intestine
D stomach

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A B
C

A antibody
B disease
C pathogen
D symptom

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A 0.04% B 4% C 16% D 21%
23 Which process could continue without energy from respiration?
A active transport
B growth
C osmosis
D protein synthesis
24 Which row shows the products of anaerobic respiration in humans and yeast?
products in humans products in yeast
A lactic acid only alcohol only

B lactic acid only alcohol and carbon dioxide
C lactic acid and carbon dioxide alcohol only
D lactic acid and carbon dioxide alcohol and carbon dioxide
25 A person eats foods containing proteins. Some of the amino acids in the proteins are converted
to urea and excreted from the body.
1 2 3
proteins amino acids urea urine
Which row identifies the sites of processes 1, 2 and 3?
site of process 1 site of process 2 site of process 3
A stomach liver kidney

B liver kidney bladder
C stomach kidney liver
D liver stomach kidney
26 Which part of the eye refracts light?
A cornea
B iris
C pupil
D retina
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27 Which hormone causes an increase in breathing rate, an increase in heart rate and the widening
of pupils?
A insulin
B adrenaline
C oestrogen
D testosterone
28 Which row about tropic responses is correct?
A root grows away from gravity shoot grows away from light source
B root grows away from gravity shoot grows towards light source
C root grows towards gravity shoot grows away from light source
D root grows towards gravity shoot grows towards light source
A a substance produced by a gland that is carried in the blood and alters the activity of target
organs
B a substance produced by white blood cells that is carried in the blood and destroys bacteria
and viruses
C a substance taken into the body that modifies or affects chemical reactions carried out in the
body
D a substance that increases the rate of chemical reactions in the body and is not changed by
the reaction
30 What occurs during fertilisation?
A fusion of two gamete nuclei

B fusion of two zygote nuclei
C splitting of a gamete nucleus
D splitting of a zygote nucleus
31 Which hormone causes the development of secondary sexual characteristics in human males?
A adrenaline
B insulin
C progesterone
D testosterone

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1 2 3 4
MON
TUE
WED
SUN THU
SAT FRI
FRI SAT
THU SUN
OR WED
AL
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SATE SUN
TUE RA MON
CE
WED PT
IVE
SUNSUN THU
SAT FRI ET
SAT S
FRI
THU SUN
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EN
THIS O R A L C ONTRACE WPEDT I V E T A B L E T S
PAC TU
MON KTUE IS E
Y ST
ART
A NEW
ONE
SUN SAT FRI THU IMM TUE
WED MON
ED
IATE
LY
not to scale
What are barrier methods of birth control?
1 2 3 4
A key
B = yes
C = no
D
33 In one species of plant, the allele for red-coloured fruit is dominant and is represented by the
letter R. The allele for white-coloured fruit is recessive and is represented by the letter r.
Two plants that are heterozygous for fruit colour are crossed.
What are the possible genotypes of the offspring plants from this cross?
A RR, Rr and rr
B all Rr
C all rr
D Rr and rr only
34 Which phenotype shows discontinuous variation in humans?
A foot length
B height
C sex
D weight
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35 What can increase the genetic variation in a species?
A growth
B malnutrition
C mitosis
D mutation
1 carbon dioxide 2
concentration
in the atmosphere 3
industry
transport 4 animals plants
and power
Which processes reduce or increase carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere?
reduces increases
A 1 4
B 2 3
C 3 2
D 4 1
rose bush → aphids → ladybirds → spiders
A disease reduced the number of ladybirds.
What would be the likely effect of this on the numbers of aphids and spiders?
aphids spiders
A decrease decrease
B decrease increase
C increase decrease
D increase increase

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38 The block at the base of each pyramid represents the number of producers.
Which pyramid of numbers has more tertiary consumers than secondary consumers?
A B C D
39 Corn that has been genetically engineered to be resistant to pests was developed in the 1990s.
The graph shows the change in the percentage of corn grown that was genetically engineered
and the change in the mass of chemical insecticides used.
0.3 100
0.25 80
0.2 percentage of
insecticide 60 corn grown that
use / kg per 0.15
was genetically
hectare 40
0.1 engineered
0.05 20
0 13 0
20 2
20 3
20 4
20 5
20 6
20 7
20 8
20 9
20 0
20 1
20 2
19 6
19 7
19 8
20 9
20 0
20 1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
9
9
9
9
0
0
19
year
key
insecticide use
percentage of corn grown that
was genetically engineered
Which statement describes the data shown in the graph between 1996 and 2013?
A The percentage of corn grown that was genetically engineered increased and the use of
insecticides decreased.
B The percentage of corn grown that was genetically engineered increased and the use of
insecticides increased.
C The percentage of corn grown that was genetically engineered decreased and the use of
D The percentage of corn grown that was genetically engineered decreased and the use of
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40 What could be undesirable effects of deforestation?
1 extinction of species
2 increased flooding
3 reduction of atmospheric carbon dioxide
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A excretion
B growth
C nutrition
D respiration
A a genus
B a kingdom
C a species
D an organ system
A amphibians
B birds
C mammals
D reptiles
A cell membrane
B cell wall
C chloroplasts
D cytoplasm
5 The cells listed have specialised structures that allow them to carry out their functions.
1 ciliated cell
2 nerve cell
3 root cortex cell
4 sperm cell
Which cells have structures that can move?
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6 A cell was viewed under a microscope. The actual length of the cell is 0.025 mm. The
magnification of the image is 400.
What is the length of the cell in the image?
A 10 mm B 100 mm C 1600 mm D 16 000 mm
7 The roots of a plant were placed in a solution of red dye. After 24 hours, a section of root and a
section of leaf were cut from the plant.
top of the leaf

Q R
P
S
root leaf
In which tissues will the red dye be visible?
8 Which row shows features of osmosis in cells?
requires water can water can

requires a
a cell move into move out of
cell wall
membrane the cell the cell
A key
B = yes
C = no
D
B biuret solution
C DCPIP
D iodine solution

PMT
A They are made of carbohydrates.

B Their activity is unaffected by pH.
C They are used up during the reaction.
D They have a complementary shape to their substrate.
enzyme
activity
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
temperature / °C
A 15 C B 25 C C 35 C D 60 C
A carbon dioxide
B chlorophyll
C glucose
D mineral ions
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13 The diagram shows an experiment to find out if carbon dioxide is necessary for photosynthesis.
The plant is kept in the dark for 48 hours to remove any starch. Then it is set up in the light, as
shown.
solution that absorbs

carbon dioxide
After 10 hours, leaves X and Y were tested for starch.
What is the expected result?
presence of starch
in leaf X in leaf Y
A key
B = present
C = absent
D
14 The diagram shows a cross-section of a human tooth.
X Y
Which row identifies the labels in the diagram?
X Y Z
A dentine enamel pulp cavity

B dentine pulp cavity enamel
C enamel pulp cavity dentine
D enamel dentine pulp cavity

PMT
A Amylase breaks down glucose to starch.

B Amylase is secreted into the mouth and small intestine.
C Lipase breaks down glycerol to fatty acids.
D Protease is secreted into the oesophagus and stomach.
16 Where is most water absorbed in the alimentary canal?
A large intestine
B oesophagus
C small intestine
D stomach

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A B
C

A antibody
B disease
C pathogen
D symptom

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A 0.04% B 4% C 16% D 21%
23 Which process could continue without energy from respiration?
A active transport
B growth
C osmosis
D protein synthesis
24 Which row shows the products of anaerobic respiration in humans and yeast?
products in humans products in yeast
A lactic acid only alcohol only

B lactic acid only alcohol and carbon dioxide
C lactic acid and carbon dioxide alcohol only
D lactic acid and carbon dioxide alcohol and carbon dioxide
25 A person eats foods containing proteins. Some of the amino acids in the proteins are converted
to urea and excreted from the body.
1 2 3
proteins amino acids urea urine
Which row identifies the sites of processes 1, 2 and 3?
site of process 1 site of process 2 site of process 3
A stomach liver kidney

B liver kidney bladder
C stomach kidney liver
D liver stomach kidney
26 Which part of the eye refracts light?
A cornea
B iris
C pupil
D retina
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27 Which hormone causes an increase in breathing rate, an increase in heart rate and the widening
of pupils?
A insulin
B adrenaline
C oestrogen
D testosterone
28 Which row about tropic responses is correct?
A root grows away from gravity shoot grows away from light source
B root grows away from gravity shoot grows towards light source
C root grows towards gravity shoot grows away from light source
D root grows towards gravity shoot grows towards light source
A a substance produced by a gland that is carried in the blood and alters the activity of target
organs
B a substance produced by white blood cells that is carried in the blood and destroys bacteria
and viruses
C a substance taken into the body that modifies or affects chemical reactions carried out in the
body
D a substance that increases the rate of chemical reactions in the body and is not changed by
the reaction
30 What occurs during fertilisation?
A fusion of two gamete nuclei

B fusion of two zygote nuclei
C splitting of a gamete nucleus
D splitting of a zygote nucleus
31 Which hormone causes the development of secondary sexual characteristics in human males?
A adrenaline
B insulin
C progesterone
D testosterone

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What are barrier methods of birth control?
1 2 3 4
A key
B = yes
C = no
D
33 In one species of plant, the allele for red-coloured fruit is dominant and is represented by the
letter R. The allele for white-coloured fruit is recessive and is represented by the letter r.
Two plants that are heterozygous for fruit colour are crossed.
What are the possible genotypes of the offspring plants from this cross?
A RR, Rr and rr
B all Rr
C all rr
D Rr and rr only
34 Which phenotype shows discontinuous variation in humans?
A foot length
B height
C sex
D weight
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35 What can increase the genetic variation in a species?
A growth
B malnutrition
C mitosis
D mutation
1 carbon dioxide 2
concentration
in the atmosphere 3
industry
transport 4 animals plants
and power
Which processes reduce or increase carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere?
reduces increases
A 1 4
B 2 3
C 3 2
D 4 1
rose bush  aphids  ladybirds  spiders
A disease reduced the number of ladybirds.
What would be the likely effect of this on the numbers of aphids and spiders?
aphids spiders
A decrease decrease
B decrease increase
C increase decrease
D increase increase

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38 The block at the base of each pyramid represents the number of producers.
Which pyramid of numbers has more tertiary consumers than secondary consumers?
A B C D
39 Corn that has been genetically engineered to be resistant to pests was developed in the 1990s.
The graph shows the change in the percentage of corn grown that was genetically engineered
and the change in the mass of chemical insecticides used.
0.3 100
0.25 80
0.2 percentage of
insecticide 60 corn grown that
use / kg per 0.15
was genetically
hectare 40
0.1 engineered
0.05 20
0 13 0
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9
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key
insecticide use
percentage of corn grown that
was genetically engineered
Which statement describes the data shown in the graph between 1996 and 2013?
A The percentage of corn grown that was genetically engineered increased and the use of
B The percentage of corn grown that was genetically engineered increased and the use of
C The percentage of corn grown that was genetically engineered decreased and the use of
D The percentage of corn grown that was genetically engineered decreased and the use of
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40 What could be undesirable effects of deforestation?
1 extinction of species
2 increased flooding
3 reduction of atmospheric carbon dioxide
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A excretion
B growth
C nutrition
D respiration
A a genus
B a kingdom
C a species
D an organ system
A amphibians
B birds
C mammals
D reptiles
A cell membrane
B cell wall
C chloroplasts
D cytoplasm
5 What is an example of a tissue?
A a chloroplast
B the palisade mesophyll
C a neurone
D the pancreas
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6 The diagram shows a leaf which has been drawn at a magnification of 7.
98 mm
What was the actual length of the leaf?
A 11 mm B 14 mm C 19 mm D 98 mm
7 Which statement is about osmosis?
A movement of water through a partially permeable membrane

B movement of sodium ions from a high concentration to a low concentration
C movement of sodium ions from a low concentration to a high concentration
D requires energy from respiration
particles move
direction of movement through a cell energy required
membrane
A from a region of higher concentration yes no

to a region of lower concentration
B from a region of higher concentration no no
to a region of lower concentration
C from a region of lower concentration no yes
to a region of higher concentration
D from a region of lower concentration yes yes
to a region of higher concentration
B biuret solution
C DCPIP
D iodine solution

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10 The equation shows the digestion of protein to amino acids.
protease
protein amino acids
In the equation, what is protease?
A a catalyst
B a product
C a solvent
D a substrate
enzyme
activity
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
temperature / °C
A 15 C B 25 C C 35 C D 60 C
A carbon dioxide
B chlorophyll
C glucose
D mineral ions
13 What is the word equation for photosynthesis?
A carbon dioxide + oxygen  glucose + water
B carbon dioxide + water  glucose + oxygen
C oxygen + glucose  carbon dioxide + water
D oxygen + water  glucose + carbon dioxide
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14 What is the order of the processes that take place when food is eaten?
A digestion  absorption  assimilation  ingestion  egestion
B digestion  ingestion  egestion  absorption  assimilation
C ingestion  digestion  egestion  assimilation  absorption
D ingestion  digestion  absorption  assimilation  egestion
15 Dental decay is caused when bacteria break down sugars and produce acids.
In which order are the parts of the teeth damaged by acid?
A dentine  pulp  enamel
B enamel  dentine  pulp
C enamel  pulp  dentine
D pulp  dentine  enamel
16 Where is most digested food absorbed?

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A antibody
B disease
C pathogen
D symptom
A 0.04% B 4% C 16% D 21%
23 Which actions use energy released from respiration?
1 muscle contraction
2 protein synthesis
3 cell division
4 transmitting nerve impulses
A 1, 2, 3 and 4
B 1, 2 and 4 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 3 and 4 only

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24 What is the word equation for anaerobic respiration in muscle cells?
A glucose + oxygen  lactic acid
B glucose  carbon dioxide
C glucose + carbon dioxide  alcohol
D glucose  lactic acid
25 Which statement about the formation of urea is correct?
A Urea is formed in the kidneys from excess amino acids.

B Urea is formed in the liver from excess amino acids.
C Urea is formed in the kidneys from excess fatty acids.
D Urea is formed in the liver from excess fatty acids.
26 A person moves from a place with dim light to a place with bright light.
What will happen to the pupils in the person’s eyes?
size controlled by
A decreases cornea
B increases cornea
C decreases iris
D increases iris
27 Which endocrine gland secretes insulin?
A adrenal
B ovary
C pancreas
D testis
28 Which factors affect the growth of plants?
A gravity and light only

B gravity, light and temperature
C gravity and temperature only
D light and temperature only
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29 The table shows the recommended daily amounts (RDA) of some nutrients for a person with
special dietary requirements, and their actual intake of those nutrients.
dietary RDA for

actual intake
component this person
carbohydrate / g 260 265

protein / g 44 41
fat / g 33 32
vitamin C / mg 60 5
vitamin D / g 10 11
fibre / g 26 27
iron / mg 15 15
calcium / mg 700 710
What would the person be at risk of developing if they continued with the same daily intake of
these nutrients?
A constipation
C obesity
D scurvy
30 What is a possible order of events during labour and birth?
1st 2nd 3rd 4th

A delivery of baby passes amniotic sac cervix
the afterbirth through the vagina breaks dilates
B baby passes umbilical cord amniotic sac uterus muscles

through the vagina is cut breaks begin to contract
C uterus muscles cervix amniotic sac baby passes

begin to contract dilates breaks through the vagina
D uterus muscles baby passes delivery of cervix

begin to contract through the vagina the afterbirth dilates

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31 The graph shows the decline in testosterone production in some men as they get older.
120
100
80
testosterone
production
/ arbitrary 60
units
40
20
0
20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
age / years
At which age is testosterone production at 50 arbitrary units?
A 50 B 60 C 65 D 90
32 What is the most effective barrier method of birth control shown in the table?
percentage
method
effectiveness
A male condom 98
B diaphragm 95
C femidom 95
D vasectomy 99
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33 The diagram represents processes in sexual reproduction.
cells in R
reproductive gametes Q
organs
zygote embryo
P
Which processes are represented by the letters P, Q and R?
P Q R
A meiosis growth meiosis

B meiosis fertilisation mitosis
C mitosis growth meiosis
D mitosis fertilisation mitosis
34 A fruit grower wants to develop a new disease-resistant fig tree with tastier fruit.
She crosses two fig trees and plants the seeds that are produced.
She chooses the best plant that grows from the seeds and takes cuttings from it. The cuttings
grow into trees that are identical to the chosen plant.
Which processes are involved?
A selective breeding, involving sexual reproduction followed by asexual reproduction

B natural selection involving selection of individuals best adapted to the environment
C sexual reproduction resulting in natural selection
D asexual reproduction resulting in selective breeding

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35 The graph shows the frequency of the human characteristic X.
frequency
Which characteristics can be represented by X?
height sex weight
A yes no no
B no yes yes
C yes no yes
D no yes no
36 Letters H, J, K and L show the organisms that make up a simple food web.

H J K
organism
L
Which row identifies the types of organism shown in the food web?
carnivore decomposer producer
A H L K
B J K H
C K L H
D L J K
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clouds
P Q
R
river
Which row identifies the different parts of the water cycle?
P Q R
A condensation transpiration precipitation

B condensation precipitation transpiration
C evaporation transpiration precipitation
D evaporation precipitation transpiration

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38 Elk are mammals and they are herbivores. The graph shows the total number of elk in a national
park between 1978 and 2008.
700
600
500
total 400
number
of elk 300
200
100
0
19 8
19 0
19 2
19 4
19 6
19 8
19 0
19 2
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20 6
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8
8
8
8
9
9
9
9
9
0
0
0
0
19
year
What is a possible explanation for the change in the elk population between 1978 and 1992?
A decrease in disease
B decrease in food source
C increase in hunting
D increase in predation
39 The diagram shows part of the carbon cycle. The arrowheads are missing from the diagram so
the direction of movement of carbon is not shown.
carbon
dioxide
in the
atmosphere
fossil
plants animals
fuels
bacteria
How many arrows should point towards the box labelled carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
A 1 B 2 C 4 D 5
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40 What are undesirable effects of deforestation?
A a decrease in soil erosion and a decrease in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

B a decrease in soil erosion but an increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
C an increase in soil erosion but a decrease in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
D an increase in soil erosion and an increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
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Paper 1 Multiple Choice (Core) For Examination from 2016
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3 A 23 B
4 C 24 C
5 A 25 C
6 B 26 B
7 C 27 A
8 D 28 A
9 C 29 B
10 B 30 A
11 A 31 B
12 C 32 A
13 A 33 A
14 A 34 C
15 B 35 A
16 D 36 D
17 A 37 B
18 C 38 D
19 C 39 A
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What is this structure an example of?
A an organ
B an organism
C an organ system
D a tissue
A binomial
B conservation
C dichotomous
D natural selection
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petal
1 sepals present ............................................. go to 2

sepals not present ....................................... go to 3
2 stamens attached to petals ......................... A
stamens not attached to petals ................... B
3 stigma above anthers .................................. C
stigma below anthers .................................. D
4 The table shows some features of animals.
Which animal could be a bird?
feature
feathers gills hair wings
A key
B = present
C = not present
D
5 The diagram shows some liver cells as they appear under a microscope.
A 0 B 2 C 5 D 10
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epidermis mesophyll
bundle cell
A 0 6 17
B 0 17 0
C 17 6 0
D 17 0 6
7 The diagram shows an experiment using an uncooked potato. The skin of the potato was
removed as shown.
concentrated
sugar solution
potato
skin has been
water removed
Which diagram shows the result of the experiment after 24 hours?
A B C D
8 A student draws a diagram of a plant cell.
The diagram is 40 mm in width. The plant cell is 0.02 mm in width.
A ×0.005
B ×0.08
C ×200
D ×2000

B into the leaf by respiration
D out of the leaf by respiration
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partially permeable
membrane
dilute concentrated
solution solution
of of
sucrose sucrose
X Y

rate of
reaction
temperature X
What describes the shape of the graph within the temperature range marked X?
A The rate of reaction decreases.

B The rate of reaction increases then decreases.
C The rate of reaction reaches a maximum.

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12 Six test-tubes were set up at different pH values. They each contained the same quantity of
starch and amylase in water. The table shows the time taken for the reaction to be completed in
each test-tube.
pH 1 3 5 7 9 11
time to be completed / s 95 64 42 5 35 66
At which pH does the amylase work best?
13 What are the chemical elements found in carbohydrates?
A carbon, hydrogen and oxygen only

B carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen only
C carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and sulfur only
D carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur only
14 A protease is added to a cloudy suspension of protein in a test-tube and kept at 37 °C.
After eight minutes, the suspension changes from cloudy to transparent.
A amino acids
B fatty acids
C glycerol
D simple sugars
15 The following can be used to write a word equation for photosynthesis.
1 carbon dioxide and water
2 light and chlorophyll
3 glucose and oxygen
Which shows a correct word equation for photosynthesis?
A 1 → 2 in the presence of 3
B 1 → 3 in the presence of 2
C 2 → 3 in the presence of 1
D 3 → 1 in the presence of 2
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16 The photograph shows a section through the leaf of a plant.
Which label shows the position of the cuticle?
B
D
17 What is a symptom of scurvy?
A bleeding gums
B breathlessness
C diarrhoea
D pain in joints
18 What is an appropriate treatment for severe diarrhoea?
A avoiding drinking
B avoiding high-fibre foods
C drinking a dilute solution of salt and glucose
D eating high-fat foods

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19 The diagram shows a tooth.
bone
What are the parts labelled 1, 2 and 3?
1 2 3
A dentine enamel pulp

B enamel dentine pulp
C enamel pulp dentine
D pulp dentine enamel
20 The diagram shows a human heart and some of its major blood vessels.
Blockage of which labelled part is a cause of coronary heart disease?
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21 These actions may be important in controlling the spread of disease.
1 washing hands after going to the toilet
2 disposing of waste frequently
3 using separate cutting boards for meat and salad
4 disposing of raw sewage into a river
Which would help control the spread of disease?
A 1, 2, 3 and 4
B 1, 2 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 4 only
amount of energy
releases
released per chemical reaction
carbon dioxide
glucose molecule
A high always the same sometimes

B low different in different organisms sometimes
C high different in different organisms always
D low always the same always

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23 The diagram shows some apparatus used to investigate respiration. Yeast, warm water and
substance Z were put into a test-tube. After a while, the limewater began to go cloudy.
yeast, warm water limewater

and substance Z
A alcohol
B glucose
C nitrogen
D oxygen
How do the proportions of gases in the air inside the balloon compare with the air outside the
balloon?
A less more more

B less more less
C more less more
D more less less
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A bladder
B kidney
C liver
D pancreas

27 Which of the following can be an effector in a reflex arc?
A a gland
B a light receptor
C the brain
D the spinal cord

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29 The diagram shows the menstrual cycle of a woman during the month of September.
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30
key
= ovulation
= menstruation
Why can fertilisation not take place if sperms are released into the vagina on 8th September?
B Sperms can survive in the female reproductive system for only 3 or 4 days.
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30 Some roots are known to be gravitropic.
Which pair of diagrams show a controlled experiment to find out if these roots are also
phototropic?
light proof light proof light

box box
light
1 2 3 4
A 1 and 2
B 1 and 3
C 2 and 3
D 2 and 4
31 What term is used for the transfer of a gene from one organism to another?
C mutation
D natural selection

A B C D
cotton wool
cress seed
moist moist
moist dry cotton wool cotton wool
cotton wool cotton wool
substance to
water absorb O2 water
25 °C 25 °C 25 °C 5 °C

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2nd generation
key
male ‘taster’ male ‘non-taster’
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35 The diagram shows an eagle.
Eagles have hooked beaks that help them to ingest food.
A adaptation
B assimilation
C nutrition
D variation
36 In which order do organisms occur in the food chain?

B herbivore → carnivore → producer
C producer → carnivore → herbivore
D producer → herbivore → carnivore
37 How is energy transferred between organisms in a food chain?
A combustion
B ingestion
C photosynthesis
D respiration

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38 The diagram shows part of a section through a leaf in daylight.
What substance follows the path of the arrow out of the leaf?
A carbon dioxide
B energy
C oxygen
D water
39 Which factors, if present, may cause a population of animals to decrease?
predation disease
A
B
C
D
40 Modern technology has resulted in the production and use of insecticides.
Which statement is a false description of insecticides?
A Insecticides can affect food chains.

B Insecticides can cause pollution.
C Insecticides improve yields.
D Insecticides target weeds.
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The content and marks remain the same.

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Question Question
Key Key
Number Number
1 A 21 B
2 A 22 B
3 A 23 B
4 C 24 C
5 A 25 C
6 B 26 B
7 C 27 A
8 D 28 A
9 C 29 B
10 B 30 A
11 A 31 B
12 C 32 A
13 A 33 A
14 A 34 C
15 B 35 A
16 D 36 D
17 A 37 B
18 C 38 D
19 C 39 A
20 C 40 D
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2
A an organ
B an organism
C an organ system
D a tissue
A binomial
B conservation
C dichotomous
D natural selection
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petal

feature
A key
B = present
C = not present
D
A 0 B 2 C 5 D 10

4
vascular
epidermis mesophyll
bundle cell
A 0 6 17
B 0 17 0
C 17 6 0
D 17 0 6
removed as shown.
concentrated
sugar solution
potato
skin has been
water removed
A B C D
A ×0.005
B ×0.08
C ×200
D ×2000

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partially permeable
membrane
dilute concentrated
solution solution
of of
sucrose sucrose
X Y

rate of
reaction
temperature X


6
each test-tube.
pH 1 3 5 7 9 11

A amino acids
B fatty acids
C glycerol
D simple sugars
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B
D
A bleeding gums
B breathlessness
C diarrhoea
D pain in joints
A avoiding drinking

8
bone
1 2 3

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A 1, 2, 3 and 4
B 1, 2 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 4 only
amount of energy
releases
carbon dioxide
glucose molecule


10

and substance Z
A alcohol
B glucose
C nitrogen
D oxygen
balloon?
A less more more

B less more less
C more less more
D more less less
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A bladder
B kidney
C liver
D pancreas

A a gland
B a light receptor
C the brain
D the spinal cord

12

1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30
key
= ovulation
= menstruation
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phototropic?

box box
light
1 2 3 4
A 1 and 2
B 1 and 3
C 2 and 3
D 2 and 4
C mutation
D natural selection

A B C D
cotton wool
cress seed
moist moist
substance to
25 °C 25 °C 25 °C 5 °C

14
2nd generation
key

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A adaptation
B assimilation
C nutrition
D variation

A combustion
B ingestion
C photosynthesis
D respiration

16
A carbon dioxide
B energy
C oxygen
D water
predation disease
A
B
C
D

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Paper 1 Multiple Choice (Core) For examination from 2020
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40
Specimen

2
Question Question
Key Key
Number Number
1 A 21 B
2 A 22 B
3 A 23 B
4 C 24 C
5 A 25 C
6 B 26 B
7 C 27 A
8 D 28 A
9 C 29 B
10 B 30 A
11 A 31 B
12 C 32 A
13 A 33 A
14 A 34 C
15 B 35 A
16 D 36 D
17 A 37 B
18 C 38 D
19 C 39 A
20 C 40 D
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2
A an organ
B an organism
C an organ system
D a tissue
A binomial
B conservation
C dichotomous
D natural selection
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petal

feature
A 8 9 9 8 key
B 9 9 8 8 9 = present
C 9 8 8 9 8 = not present
D 8 8 9 9
A 0 B 2 C 5 D 10

4
vascular
epidermis mesophyll
bundle cell
A 0 6 17
B 0 17 0
C 17 6 0
D 17 0 6
removed as shown.
concentrated
sugar solution
potato
skin has been
water removed
A B C D
A ×0.005
B ×0.08
C ×200
D ×2000

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partially permeable
membrane
dilute concentrated
solution solution
of of
sucrose sucrose
X Y

rate of
reaction
temperature X


6
each test-tube.
pH 1 3 5 7 9 11

A amino acids
B fatty acids
C glycerol
D simple sugars
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B
D
A bleeding gums
B breathlessness
C diarrhoea
D pain in joints
A avoiding drinking

8
bone
1 2 3

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A 1, 2, 3 and 4
B 1, 2 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 4 only
amount of energy
releases
carbon dioxide
glucose molecule


10

and substance Z
A alcohol
B glucose
C nitrogen
D oxygen
balloon?
A less more more

B less more less
C more less more
D more less less
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A bladder
B kidney
C liver
D pancreas

A a gland
B a light receptor
C the brain
D the spinal cord

12

1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30
key
= ovulation
= menstruation
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phototropic?

box box
light
1 2 3 4
A 1 and 2
B 1 and 3
C 2 and 3
D 2 and 4
C mutation
D natural selection

A B C D
cotton wool
cress seed
moist moist
substance to
25 °C 25 °C 25 °C 5 °C

14
2nd generation
key

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A adaptation
B assimilation
C nutrition
D variation

A combustion
B ingestion
C photosynthesis
D respiration

16
A carbon dioxide
B energy
C oxygen
D water
predation disease
A 9 9
B 9 8
C 8 8
D 8 9

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14 C 1
15 C 1
16 D 1
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18 D 1
19 C 1
20 C 1
21 D 1
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23 A 1
24 A 1
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INSTRUCTIONS
● There are forty questions on this paper. Answer all questions.
● For each question there are four possible answers A, B, C and D. Choose the one you consider correct
● Follow the instructions on the multiple choice answer sheet.
● Write in soft pencil.
● Write your name, centre number and candidate number on the multiple choice answer sheet in the
● Do not use correction fluid.
● Do not write on any bar codes.
● You may use a calculator.
INFORMATION
● The total mark for this paper is 40.
● Each correct answer will score one mark.
● Any rough working should be done on this question paper.

2
light
A excretion
B reproduction
C respiration
D sensitivity
2 Humans have the scientific name Homo sapiens.
A genus and species
B group and genus
C kingdom and genus
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antenna
thorax gills
abdomen
cerci
1 has two cerci at the end of the abdomen........................ go to 2
has three cerci at the end of the abdomen..................... go to 3
2 abdomen longer than thorax........................................... A
thorax longer than abdomen........................................... B
3 gills visible on the thorax................................................ C
gills not visible................................................................ D
A cell membrane
B cell wall
C cytoplasm
D vacuole

4
What is a function of this specialised plant cell?
A It absorbs carbon dioxide from the air.
B It absorbs ions from the soil.
C It transports sucrose from leaves.
D It transports water in stems.
70 mm
A 0.0001 mm B 0.001 mm C 0.01 mm D 100 mm
A active transport
B diffusion
C osmosis
D transpiration
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occurs through a cell particles move from a uses energy from

membrane higher concentration to respiration
a lower concentration
A    key:
 = yes
B   
 = no
C   
D   
9 The data shows the concentrations of sugar and starch in an onion.
total sugar including starch

reducing sugar / g per 100 g
/ g per 100 g
3.7 0.0
Benedict’s solution iodine solution

A blue blue-black
B blue brown
D brick red brown

6
10 The diagrams show a protease enzyme catalysing the breaking of part of a protein molecule into
smaller pieces.
Which diagram has three correct labels?
A B
product
active site
substrate product
enzyme enzyme
C D
active site active site

substrate
enzyme substrate
product
11 The apparatus shown was used in an experiment.
The carbon dioxide content of the water in each test-tube was measured at the start of the
experiment and again three hours later.
In which test-tube will the carbon dioxide concentration decrease?
A B C D
black
water polythene
to keep
aquatic
plant
aquatic
animal
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What is the name of the cell labelled X?
A epidermal cell
B guard cell
C palisade mesophyll cell
D spongy mesophyll cell
A Nitrogen is a component of amino acids.
B Nitrogen is a component of fatty acids.
C Nitrogen is a component of glucose.
D Nitrogen is a component of starch.
14 In which part of the body of a mammal does physical digestion occur?
A gall bladder
B liver
C mouth
D pancreas

8
15 The diagram shows part of the human digestive system.
16 The photomicrograph shows a cross-section through the root of a buttercup plant.
What is the main function of the tissue labelled Z?
A photosynthesis
B respiration
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shoot X shoot Y
spring balance
30 g 25 g
oil
water
A 25 30
B 25 25
C 30 25
D 30 30
18 The diagram shows a section through a human heart.
Which blood vessel is the pulmonary vein?
A D

10
A plasma
B platelets
C red blood cells
D white blood cells
A 16 4.00
B 16 8.00
C 20 0.04
D 20 4.00
21 Which environmental conditions must always be present for seed germination?
D water and oxygen
22 The diagram shows part of the excretory system.
A bladder
B kidney
C ureter
D urethra
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Which structure is the sensory neurone?
A B
hot pan not to scale
A
C

12
25 Which disease can be caused by a lack of vitamin C?
A AIDS
C rickets
D scurvy
A gamete
B ovule
C stamen
D zygote
Where does fertilisation occur?
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C
B
13 14 15 16
12 17
11 18
10 19
9 20
8 21
7 22
6 23
5 menstruation 24
(period)
4 25
3 26
2 28 27
1
On which days of the menstrual cycle is a woman most likely to ovulate?
A days 1–4
B days 7–10
C days 13–16
D days 20–23

14
1 blood
2 saliva
3 semen
4 tear fluid
Which body fluids can transmit HIV?
A 1, 2, 3 and 4
B 1, 2, and 3 only
C 1 and 3 only
D 3 only
31 The information shows what happens during some of the stages of sexual reproduction in a
human.
egg sperm fertilised egg

A X X XX
B X Y XY
C Y X XY
D Y Y YY
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32 The genetic diagram shows a monohybrid cross.
H is the dominant allele and h is the recessive allele.
parent 1 2
genotypes
gametes H h h h
offspring 3 4 5 6
genotypes
A 1, 3 and 4
B 1, 5 and 6
C 2, 3 and 4
D 2, 5 and 6
33 The graph shows the distribution of a characteristic in a population.
frequency
characteristic
A ABO blood groups in humans
B body length in humans
C seed colour in peas
D seed shape in peas

16
34 Dates are a type of fruit.
The table shows some features of the dates a farmer grows.

He wants a medium-sized date that is straw coloured and soft, with a high yield.
A Barhee and Dayri
B Barhee and Thoory
C Dayri and Maktoom
hawk
fox
frog
rabbit snail
grass dandelion plant
A The rabbit and the frog are both herbivores.
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36 The table shows processes in the carbon cycle that release carbon dioxide into the air, or remove
carbon dioxide from the air.

B combustion respiration
D respiration decay
37 The graph shows a population growth curve for a species of insect which has been introduced to
an island.
100
90
80
70
60
population size
/ insects per m2 50
40
30
20
10
0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
time since introduction / days
How long after the introduction does the insect population start to be limited by resources such as
food?

18
38 What is a negative impact of large-scale monocultures?
B Monocultures produce different types of food.
39 What could help to prevent a species from becoming endangered?
A a captive breeding programme
B deforestation
D pollution
40 What is an example of genetic modification?
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Specimen

0610/01 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme For examination
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2 A 1
3 A 1
4 A 1
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7 B 1
8 C 1
9 D 1
10 C 1
11 C 1
12 C 1
13 A 1
14 C 1
15 C 1
16 D 1
17 B 1
18 D 1
19 C 1
20 C 1
21 D 1
22 C 1
23 A 1
24 A 1
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BIOLOGY0610/01
SPECIMEN PAPER 45 minutes

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Soft clean eraser
INSTRUCTIONS
● There are forty questions on this paper. Answer all questions.
● For each question there are four possible answers A, B, C and D. Choose the one you consider correct
● Follow the instructions on the multiple choice answer sheet.
● Write in soft pencil.
● Write your name, centre number and candidate number on the multiple choice answer sheet in the
● Do not use correction fluid.
● Do not write on any bar codes.
● You may use a calculator.
INFORMATION
● The total mark for this paper is 40.
● Each correct answer will score one mark.
● Any rough working should be done on this question paper.

2
light
A excretion
B reproduction
C respiration
D sensitivity
2 Humans have the scientific name Homo sapiens.
A genus and species
B group and genus
C kingdom and genus
© UCLES 2020 0610/01/SP/23

3
antenna
thorax gills
abdomen
cerci
1 has two cerci at the end of the abdomen........................ go to 2
has three cerci at the end of the abdomen..................... go to 3
2 abdomen longer than thorax........................................... A
thorax longer than abdomen........................................... B
3 gills visible on the thorax................................................ C
gills not visible................................................................ D
A cell membrane
B cell wall
C cytoplasm
D vacuole

4
What is a function of this specialised plant cell?
A It absorbs carbon dioxide from the air.
B It absorbs ions from the soil.
C It transports sucrose from leaves.
D It transports water in stems.
70 mm
A 0.0001 mm B 0.001 mm C 0.01 mm D 100 mm
A active transport
B diffusion
C osmosis
D transpiration
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5
occurs through a cell particles move from a uses energy from

membrane higher concentration to respiration
a lower concentration
A    key:
 = yes
B   
 = no
C   
D   
9 The data shows the concentrations of sugar and starch in an onion.
total sugar including starch

reducing sugar / g per 100 g
/ g per 100 g
3.7 0.0
Benedict’s solution iodine solution

A blue blue-black
B blue brown
D brick red brown

6
10 The diagrams show a protease enzyme catalysing the breaking of part of a protein molecule into
smaller pieces.
Which diagram has three correct labels?
A B
product
active site
substrate product
enzyme enzyme
C D
active site active site

substrate
enzyme substrate
product
11 The apparatus shown was used in an experiment.
The carbon dioxide content of the water in each test-tube was measured at the start of the
experiment and again three hours later.
In which test-tube will the carbon dioxide concentration decrease?
A B C D
black
water polythene
to keep
aquatic
plant
aquatic
animal
© UCLES 2020 0610/01/SP/23

7
What is the name of the cell labelled X?
A epidermal cell
B guard cell
C palisade mesophyll cell
D spongy mesophyll cell
A Nitrogen is a component of amino acids.
B Nitrogen is a component of fatty acids.
C Nitrogen is a component of glucose.
D Nitrogen is a component of starch.
14 In which part of the body of a mammal does physical digestion occur?
A gall bladder
B liver
C mouth
D pancreas

8
15 The diagram shows part of the human digestive system.
16 The photomicrograph shows a cross-section through the root of a buttercup plant.
What is the main function of the tissue labelled Z?
A photosynthesis
B respiration
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9
shoot X shoot Y
spring balance
30 g 25 g
oil
water
A 25 30
B 25 25
C 30 25
D 30 30
18 The diagram shows a section through a human heart.
Which blood vessel is the pulmonary vein?
A D

10
A plasma
B platelets
C red blood cells
D white blood cells
A 16 4.00
B 16 8.00
C 20 0.04
D 20 4.00
21 Which environmental conditions must always be present for seed germination?
D water and oxygen
22 The diagram shows part of the excretory system.
A bladder
B kidney
C ureter
D urethra
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11
Which structure is the sensory neurone?
A B
hot pan not to scale
A
C

12
25 Which disease can be caused by a lack of vitamin C?
A AIDS
C rickets
D scurvy
A gamete
B ovule
C stamen
D zygote
Where does fertilisation occur?
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13
C
B
13 14 15 16
12 17
11 18
10 19
9 20
8 21
7 22
6 23
5 menstruation 24
(period)
4 25
3 26
2 28 27
1
On which days of the menstrual cycle is a woman most likely to ovulate?
A days 1–4
B days 7–10
C days 13–16
D days 20–23

14
1 blood
2 saliva
3 semen
4 tear fluid
Which body fluids can transmit HIV?
A 1, 2, 3 and 4
B 1, 2, and 3 only
C 1 and 3 only
D 3 only
31 The information shows what happens during some of the stages of sexual reproduction in a
human.
egg sperm fertilised egg

A X X XX
B X Y XY
C Y X XY
D Y Y YY
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15
32 The genetic diagram shows a monohybrid cross.
H is the dominant allele and h is the recessive allele.
parent 1 2
genotypes
gametes H h h h
offspring 3 4 5 6
genotypes
A 1, 3 and 4
B 1, 5 and 6
C 2, 3 and 4
D 2, 5 and 6
33 The graph shows the distribution of a characteristic in a population.
frequency
characteristic
A ABO blood groups in humans
B body length in humans
C seed colour in peas
D seed shape in peas

16
34 Dates are a type of fruit.
The table shows some features of the dates a farmer grows.

He wants a medium-sized date that is straw coloured and soft, with a high yield.
A Barhee and Dayri
B Barhee and Thoory
C Dayri and Maktoom
hawk
fox
frog
rabbit snail
grass dandelion plant
A The rabbit and the frog are both herbivores.
© UCLES 2020 0610/01/SP/23

17
36 The table shows processes in the carbon cycle that release carbon dioxide into the air, or remove
carbon dioxide from the air.

B combustion respiration
D respiration decay
37 The graph shows a population growth curve for a species of insect which has been introduced to
an island.
100
90
80
70
60
population size
/ insects per m2 50
40
30
20
10
0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
time since introduction / days
How long after the introduction does the insect population start to be limited by resources such as
food?

18
38 What is a negative impact of large-scale monocultures?
B Monocultures produce different types of food.
39 What could help to prevent a species from becoming endangered?
A a captive breeding programme
B deforestation
D pollution
40 What is an example of genetic modification?
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CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Write in soft pencil.

Read the instructions on the Answer Sheet very carefully.

This document consists of 18 printed pages and 2 blank pages.

1 Which of the following lists contains only arthropods?

A annelids, insects, myriapods

2 The diagram shows a half-flower.

Use the following key to identify the type of flower.

1 petals attached above the ovary ……………….. go to 2

3 The diagram shows some external features of a rat.

Which features, seen in the diagram, show that a rat is a mammal?

A diaphragm and lungs

4 The table shows features that may be found in living cells.

Which features are found in a liver cell?

5 The diagram shows a section through a mesophyll cell of a leaf.

Which part is partially permeable?

0610/01/M/J/03 [Turn over

6 The diagram shows four cells.

Which cells transport water?

7 In the pancreas, there are groups of cells that make insulin.

What describes these cells?

The table shows the lengths of the strips after 30 minutes.

Which salt solution was the most concentrated?

length of strips after

9 The diagram shows a section through a leaf.

By which process does carbon dioxide pass from X to Y?

0610/01/M/J/03 [Turn over

Which statement is correct?

A This enzyme is destroyed by acidic conditions.

11 Which kind of molecule could be an enzyme?

carbohydrate fat protein vit C vit D

beans 10.0 0.4 5.0 3.0 0.0

Which foods would best prevent rickets and scurvy?

0610/01/M/J/03 [Turn over

15 A leafy shoot is placed in a solution of red dye.

What is the identity of the three vessels?

artery capillary vein

17 What is happening in a bolus of food as it passes along the oesophagus?

A Fats are being digested.

18 The photograph shows some blood as seen under the microscope.

What is the function of the cell labelled X?

0610/01/M/J/03 [Turn over

19 The roots of green plants take up nitrates from the soil.

What are the nitrates used to make?

20 Which substance in cigarette smoke causes lung cancer?

A Energy is lost in carbon dioxide.

22 In which organ are excess amino acids broken down?

23 The diagram shows a section through part of the human eye.

Which part contains muscles?

electric motor slowly rotating disc

0610/01/M/J/03 [Turn over

25 The diagram shows the male reproductive system.

Where is testosterone produced?

Which processes occur during these stages?

fertilisation growth development

27 The diagram shows stages of a menstrual cycle.