IGCSE Biology (0610) — May–June 2024, Paper 31

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Question 1 · 10 marks · Biotechnology and genetic modification (yeast)

Fig. 1.1 is a photograph showing different stages of bread-making. Bread dough is made by mixing flour, water and yeast together. Bread dough A has just been mixed. Bread dough B…

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Question 2 · 12 marks · Enzymes

Enzymes are biological catalysts. Describe what is meant by a catalyst.

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Question 3 · 12 marks · Movement into and out of cells (diffusion)

A student investigated how surface area affected the rate of diffusion. The student started with four agar cubes that each had a volume of 1 cm³, dyed with a red indicator (which…

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Question 4 · 9 marks · Diseases and immunity (transmission)

Symptoms of the disease influenza may include sneezing. Fig. 4.1 shows a sign at a hospital reading 'Always wash hands after sneezing'. Explain why washing your hands after…

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Question 5 · 10 marks · Reproduction in plants (germination)

A student investigated the conditions needed for the germination of cress seeds. Fig. 5.1 shows the apparatus, conditions used and the results. Test-tube A: damp cotton wool, 4…

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Question 6 · 14 marks · Human influences on ecosystems (habitat destruction)

Cabbages are crop plants. Fig. 6.1 shows an area where the forest has been removed to create space for a monoculture of cabbage plants. Describe reasons for habitat destruction,…

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Question 7 · 13 marks · Human nutrition (digestive system)

Fig. 7.1 is a diagram of the human digestive system, with parts labelled A–J. State the letter in Fig. 7.1 that identifies: the gall bladder; the organ that secretes salivary…

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