IGCSE Biology (0610) — May–June 2024, Paper 13
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Start with Question 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?…
Answer this question and get it marked →Which structure or substance is found in a plant root? A dentine B platelet C ventricle D xylem
Answer this question and get it marked →The diagram shows an arthropod. Which group of arthropods does it belong to? A arachnids B crustaceans C insects D myriapods
Answer this question and get it marked →Which structure is present in plant cells but absent from bacterial cells? A cell membrane B cell wall C cytoplasm D nucleus
Answer this question and get it marked →Which cell is adapted for swimming? A B C D NOT TO SCALE
Answer this question and get it marked →A pollen grain was viewed with a microscope using ×500 magnification. The image size of the pollen grain was measured as 75 mm. Which calculation would give the actual size of the…
Answer this question and get it marked →Which graph represents the effect of increasing temperature on the rate of diffusion? A B rate of rate of diffusion diffusion temperature temperature C D rate of rate of diffusion…
Answer this question and get it marked →Which characteristics are correct for both osmosis and diffusion? require a partially require a are energy-consuming permeable membrane concentration gradient processes A ✓ ✓ ✗…
Answer this question and get it marked →Which row describes active transport? direction of movement of particles using energy from through a membrane respiration A against the concentration gradient no B down the…
Answer this question and get it marked →What is a correct statement about biological molecules? A Biuret reagent is used to test for reducing sugars. B Glycogen is made of smaller glycerol molecules. C Oils contain the…
Answer this question and get it marked →Enzyme X digests starch in the duodenum. The same volumes of starch suspension and enzyme X were put into four test-tubes, A, B, C and D. Each test-tube was kept at a different pH…
Answer this question and get it marked →The diagram represents enzyme action in a chemical reaction. + + 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
Answer this question and get it marked →Aquatic plants were placed in two test-tubes. Each test-tube was sealed to prevent the entry or exit of gases. One test-tube was kept in the light and one test-tube was kept in…
Answer this question and get it marked →Which part of a leaf contains the highest concentration of chloroplasts? A lower epidermis B palisade layer C upper epidermis D vascular bundle
Answer this question and get it marked →Which four organs are part of the digestive system? A lung, liver, salivary gland, pancreas B kidney, liver, colon, ureter C pancreas, liver, uterus, gall bladder D salivary…
Answer this question and get it marked →What should be increased in the diet of a person suffering from constipation? A fats B fibre (roughage) C iron D protein
Answer this question and get it marked →The diagram shows part of the small intestine and an associated blood vessel. small blood intestine vessel What is represented by the arrow? A absorption of sugars B assimilation…
Answer this question and get it marked →The diagram shows the human alimentary canal. Which labelled part absorbs the most water? D A C B
Answer this question and get it marked →Which description of molar teeth is correct? A pointed teeth used to tear food B sharp-edged teeth to cut food C teeth with a jagged surface to bite food D teeth with a large…
Answer this question and get it marked →Which organs are involved in physical digestion? mouth oesophagus stomach A ✓ ✓ ✗ key B ✓ ✗ ✓ ✓ = yes C ✗ ✓ ✗ ✗ = no D ✗ ✗ ✓
Answer this question and get it marked →What is produced by the action of lipase on fats? 1 amino acids 2 fatty acids 3 glycerol A 1 and 3 B 1 only C 2 and 3 D 2 only
Answer this question and get it marked →Where are most nutrients absorbed in the digestive system? A colon B oesophagus C small intestine D stomach
Answer this question and get it marked →The diagrams show a section through a root and a section through a stem. 2 3 root stem In which tissues are amino acids transported? A 1 and 3 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 2 and 4
Answer this question and get it marked →Which diagram represents a cell responsible for the transport of oxygen? A B C D NOT TO SCALE
Answer this question and get it marked →Transmissible diseases are transmitted when a pathogen is passed from one host to another. What is an example of direct contact? A breathing in pathogens B contact with blood or…
Answer this question and get it marked →The diagram shows the breathing system in humans. Which labelled part is surrounded by blood capillaries for gas exchange? A B D C
Answer this question and get it marked →What are the products of aerobic respiration in plants? A alcohol and carbon dioxide B carbon dioxide and lactic acid C carbon dioxide and water D lactic acid only
Answer this question and get it marked →The diagram shows some structures associated with human excretion. Which structure excretes urea? A B C D
Answer this question and get it marked →Which organ secretes insulin and how is it transported? organ that secretes insulin insulin transported by A adrenal glands blood B adrenal glands nervous system C pancreas blood…
Answer this question and get it marked →In an experiment, bacteria were grown on agar. Four paper discs, A, B, C and D, were placed on top of the agar. Each paper disc contained a different antibiotic. The diagram shows…
Answer this question and get it marked →The list shows secondary sexual characteristics. 1 Hair grows on the face. 2 Hips become wider. 3 Voice becomes deeper. Which secondary sexual characteristics are caused by…
Answer this question and get it marked →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…
Answer this question and get it marked →Which statement about a heterozygous individual is correct? A is pure-breeding B has two identical alleles C has a dominant allele and a recessive allele D expresses the recessive…
Answer this question and get it marked →What is an example of continuous variation? A ABO blood groups in humans B body mass in humans C seed shape in pea plants D seed colour in pea plants
Answer this question and get it marked →A particular animal species only eats plants. What is a description of this animal species? A a carnivore B a primary consumer C a producer D a secondary consumer
Answer this question and get it marked →In the carbon cycle, which process uses carbon dioxide? A combustion B decomposition C respiration D photosynthesis
Answer this question and get it marked →Which statements about deforestation are correct? 1 Deforestation causes an increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide. 2 Deforestation causes an increase in biodiversity. 3…
Answer this question and get it marked →Which two gases enhance the greenhouse effect? A carbon dioxide and methane B carbon dioxide and nitrogen C methane and oxygen D nitrogen and oxygen
Answer this question and get it marked →Which row shows whether the two natural resources are always managed sustainably? using fish using wood stocks from forests A yes yes B yes no C no yes D no no
Answer this question and get it marked →Which features make bacteria useful in biotechnology? features of bacteria make complex have a rapid have cell walls molecules reproduction rate A ✓ ✓ ✗ B ✓ ✗ ✗ C ✗ ✓ ✓ D ✗ ✗ ✓…
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