IGCSE Biology (0610) — May–June 2024, Paper 11
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Start with Question 1 →Which process do living organisms use to remove excess carbon dioxide from their bodies? A excretion B movement C nutrition D respiration
Answer this question and get it marked →The photograph shows an elephant hawk-moth. Using the features visible in the photograph, to which group of arthropods does the elephant hawk-moth belong? A arachnids B…
Answer this question and get it marked →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 all the plants that live in…
Answer this question and get it marked →The image shows an animal. The length of the animal in the image is 36 mm. The actual length of the animal is 12 mm. What is the magnification of the image? A ×0.3 B ×3 C ×43.2 D…
Answer this question and get it marked →The diagram shows a plant cell. 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…
Answer this question and get it marked →A scientist investigates the effect of two types of antibiotics on bacteria. The table shows the results. type of antibiotic effect on bacteria penicillin cells burst tetracycline…
Answer this question and get it marked →The diagram shows a section through an alveolus and through a capillary. wall of the alveolus air red capillary blood cells wall capillary X Y low carbon dioxide NOT TO…
Answer this question and get it marked →In which row will the diffusion of ions into a cell be the quickest? ion concentration ion concentration surface area of width of in the external in the cell the cell the cell…
Answer this question and get it marked →Large biological molecules are made of smaller molecules. Which row correctly matches the large molecule with the smaller molecules? large molecule smaller molecules A cellulose…
Answer this question and get it marked →A student tests a solution for 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…
Answer this question and get it marked →What is a correct statement about enzymes? A The pH has no effect on the rate of reaction. B They are denatured at low temperatures. C They are made of carbohydrates which have…
Answer this question and get it marked →Which statement about enzyme action is correct? A The shape of the enzyme’s active site is complementary to all proteins. B The shape of the enzyme’s active site is complementary…
Answer this question and get it marked →The graph shows the results of an experiment that investigated the effect of light intensity on the rate of photosynthesis. y-axis x-axis What are the labels for the x-axis and…
Answer this question and get it marked →The diagram shows a cross-section of a leaf. Which type of cell controls the entry of carbon dioxide into the leaf? A B C D
Answer this question and get it marked →The table shows vitamins that should be included in a balanced diet. Which row shows the correct use in the body and food source for one of these vitamins? vitamin use in body…
Answer this question and get it marked →Which substance is an ion that is used to make chlorophyll? A calcium B iron C magnesium D starch
Answer this question and get it marked →What is the function of the gall bladder? A production of bile B production of gastric juice C storage of bile D storage of gastric juice
Answer this question and get it marked →The diagram shows the different types of teeth found in the upper jaw of a human. They are in the same order as they are found in the jaw. Which type of tooth is circled? A canine…
Answer this question and get it marked →A person ate food X. Chemical digestion of food X occurred in the mouth and small intestine but not in the stomach. What was in food X? A fat B ions C protein D starch
Answer this question and get it marked →What is present in a vascular bundle? A anthers B guard cells C palisade cells D xylem vessels
Answer this question and get it marked →What is the pathway taken by water from the soil to the leaf? A root hair cells → root cortex → mesophyll → xylem B root hair cells → root cortex → xylem → mesophyll C root…
Answer this question and get it marked →What are methods for monitoring the activity of the heart? measuring listening to sounds ECG pulse rate of valves closing A ✓ ✗ ✗ key B ✗ ✓ ✓ ✓ = yes C ✓ ✗ ✓ ✗ = no D ✓ ✓ ✓
Answer this question and get it marked →The diagrams show four different types of cells. Which cell contains haemoglobin? A B NOT TO SCALE C D
Answer this question and get it marked →What is a direct way of transmitting a pathogen? A by contact with contaminated air B by contact with contaminated blood C by contact with contaminated food D by contact with…
Answer this question and get it marked →The diagram shows the breathing system. Which structure is the diaphragm? A B D C
Answer this question and get it marked →What is the word equation for aerobic respiration? A carbon dioxide + glucose → oxygen + water B carbon dioxide + water → oxygen + glucose C oxygen + glucose → carbon dioxide +…
Answer this question and get it marked →Which diagram of the excretory system is labelled correctly? A B bladder bladder ureter urethra kidney kidney urethra ureter C D kidney kidney ureter urethra bladder bladder…
Answer this question and get it marked →The diagram shows an iris and a pupil in different light conditions. iris pupil light dark Which characteristic of living organisms is this an example of? A growth B movement C…
Answer this question and get it marked →Where is insulin secreted, and what is its effect on blood glucose concentration? effect on blood secreted by glucose concentration A liver increases B liver decreases C pancreas…
Answer this question and get it marked →The graph shows the number of cases of MRSA in one country between 2001 and 2006. number of 7000 cases of MRSA 6500 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 year Between which years was the…
Answer this question and get it marked →Which row describes an insect-pollinated flower? anther pollen grain stigma A inside flower large and sticky inside flower B outside flower large and sticky inside flower C inside…
Answer this question and get it marked →Which part of the female reproductive system releases egg cells? A cervix B ovary C oviduct D uterus
Answer this question and get it marked →Which adaptive feature of sperm provides the energy that enables it to swim? A the acrosome B the cell membrane C the flagellum D the mitochondria
Answer this question and get it marked →What is a use of yeast in biotechnology? A aerobic respiration to make biofuels B anaerobic respiration to make bread C aerobic respiration to make alcohol D anaerobic respiration…
Answer this question and get it marked →Many mammals have coloured fur and many birds have coloured feathers. Which uses of colour could help males survive long enough to pass on their features to their offspring?…
Answer this question and get it marked →The list shows statements about selection. 1 Individuals reproduce and pass on their alleles to the next generation. 2 Genetic variation exists between individuals and many…
Answer this question and get it marked →Some of the processes involved in the carbon cycle are listed. 1 combustion 2 decomposition 3 photosynthesis 4 respiration During the carbon cycle, which processes release carbon…
Answer this question and get it marked →What are the effects of sewage pollution on the biodiversity and the number of bacteria in a river? biodiversity number of bacteria A decreases decreases B decreases increases C…
Answer this question and get it marked →The increase of which gases contributes to an enhanced greenhouse effect? A carbon dioxide and methane B methane and nitrogen C nitrogen and oxygen D oxygen and carbon dioxide
Answer this question and get it marked →Why are bacteria used in biotechnology? A Bacteria reproduce rapidly. B Bacterial cells contain a nucleus. C Bacterial cells contain cytoplasm. D Bacterial cells do not produce…
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