IGCSE Biology (0610) — October–November 2024, Paper 11
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Start with Question 1 →The diagram shows a leaf on a plant. The diagram shows simple sugars made in the leaf, water taken up from the soil, carbon dioxide from the air, and sunlight reaching the leaf.…
Answer this question and get it marked →Which description of a species is correct? A a group of organisms that can reproduce to produce fertile offspring B a group of animals that can produce genetically different…
Answer this question and get it marked →The diagram shows a dolphin. Dolphins are mammals that live in the sea. Which row correctly identifies some of the features of dolphins (organ of gas exchange; produces milk)? A…
Answer this question and get it marked →Which structures are found in an animal cell? (columns: cell membrane, cell wall, chloroplast, large vacuole, cytoplasm, nucleus) A cell membrane yes, cell wall yes, chloroplast…
Answer this question and get it marked →What is the function of ciliated cells in the bronchi? A to absorb oxygen B to digest pathogens C to move mucus D to produce antibodies
Answer this question and get it marked →The diagram shows an organism called a copepod. The magnification of the diagram is 30. The length of line XY is 45 mm. What is the actual length of the copepod? A 0.67 mm B 1.5…
Answer this question and get it marked →Some molecules move through a membrane during osmosis. Which row shows the molecule that moves and the type of membrane? A oxygen; partially permeable B oxygen; permeable C water;…
Answer this question and get it marked →What is a feature of active transport? A It requires energy from respiration. B It involves the random movement of molecules. C Substances are moved down a concentration gradient.…
Answer this question and get it marked →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…
Answer this question and get it marked →Four solutions were tested to see if they contained protein, starch or glucose. The colours of the solutions after the tests are recorded in the table. Which solution contained…
Answer this question and get it marked →Which type of biological molecule are enzymes made of? A carbohydrate B fat C oil D protein
Answer this question and get it marked →The diagrams show molecules involved in the action of a digestive enzyme. What is the substrate? A option A molecule shape B option B molecule shape C option C molecule shape D…
Answer this question and get it marked →The graph shows how the activity of an enzyme varies with temperature (rate of enzyme activity vs temperature 0-70 C). What is the optimum temperature for this enzyme, and at…
Answer this question and get it marked →An experiment is set up with a small plant on a gauze platform above green indicator in test-tube X, and test-tube Y as a control. The green indicator turns yellow when carbon…
Answer this question and get it marked →What is a description of transpiration? A the breakdown of nutrient molecules to release energy B the flow of energy through living organisms C the loss of water vapour from…
Answer this question and get it marked →The photomicrograph shows a cross-section through a leaf. Which structure is the cuticle? (labelled A, B, C, D) A structure A B structure B C structure C D structure D
Answer this question and get it marked →What is lacking in the diet of a person with scurvy? A calcium B iron C vitamin C D vitamin D
Answer this question and get it marked →What is a part of the small intestine? A anus B colon C ileum D rectum
Answer this question and get it marked →The diagram shows apparatus to demonstrate two processes that take place in the body: a test-tube of pure water containing dialysis tubing (partially permeable) with its ends…
Answer this question and get it marked →Which row identifies the four types of human teeth shown (numbered 1, 2, 3, 4)? A 1 canine, 2 incisor, 3 molar, 4 premolar B 1 premolar, 2 incisor, 3 molar, 4 canine C 1 canine, 2…
Answer this question and get it marked →The diagram shows the human digestive system with parts labelled P, Q, R, S, T. Which letters show where amylase acts during digestion? A P and R B P and S C Q and R D Q and T
Answer this question and get it marked →Which row describes transport in a plant? (columns: transport tissue; transport tissue found in a vascular bundle; substances transported) A phloem; yes; sucrose and amino acids B…
Answer this question and get it marked →In humans, which structures provide cells with oxygen and nutrients? A arteries B capillaries C lungs D veins
Answer this question and get it marked →The diagram shows part of the human circulatory system with blood vessels numbered 1-6, plus head, lungs, kidneys and legs. What are the numbered blood vessels? (columns: vena…
Answer this question and get it marked →Some methods of transmitting pathogens are listed: 1 drinking contaminated water; 2 contact with another person's blood; 3 contact with another person's saliva; 4 touching…
Answer this question and get it marked →Which substances are used and produced in aerobic respiration in a plant cell? (columns: substances used; substances produced) A carbon dioxide and glucose; oxygen and water B…
Answer this question and get it marked →Which organ excretes urea? A bladder B kidney C liver D lung
Answer this question and get it marked →Which statements about hormones are correct? 1 The ovaries secrete oestrogen. 2 The pancreas secretes adrenaline. 3 The pancreas secretes insulin. A 1 and 3 B 1 only C 2 and 3 D 2…
Answer this question and get it marked →The diagram shows a plant shoot growing towards the light. What is the name of this plant shoot's response to light? A gravitropism B photosynthesis C phototropism D reflex
Answer this question and get it marked →Parts of an insect-pollinated flower are listed: 1 anther; 2 filament; 3 stigma; 4 style. Which parts are in a carpel? A 1 and 2 B 1 and 3 C 2 and 4 D 3 and 4
Answer this question and get it marked →What is treated with antibiotics? A a bacterial infection B rickets C scurvy D a viral infection
Answer this question and get it marked →Which statement describes asexual reproduction? A the production of genetically different offspring from one parent B the production of genetically different offspring from two…
Answer this question and get it marked →In humans, why are sperm cells produced in much greater numbers than egg cells? A Many sperm cells are needed to fertilise an egg cell. B Sperm cells are small in size. C Sperm…
Answer this question and get it marked →What is the ball of cells that implants into the lining of the uterus during sexual reproduction in humans? A embryo B gamete C placenta D zygote
Answer this question and get it marked →Which sex chromosomes need to be present in a sperm cell to produce a male offspring? A X only B Y only C XX D XY
Answer this question and get it marked →ABO blood groups are an example of one type of variation. What is the cause of this type of variation? A environment only B genes only C genes and environment D mutation and…
Answer this question and get it marked →Which statement is an example of natural selection? A choosing donkeys with desirable characteristics to breed B choosing to cross-pollinate wheat plants with the highest yields C…
Answer this question and get it marked →The graph shows the increase in the human population of the world since 1630 (population / millions vs year 1630-2030). What was the longest time taken for the population to…
Answer this question and get it marked →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…
Answer this question and get it marked →Which trophic level describes an organism that only eats herbivores? A producer B primary consumer C secondary consumer D tertiary consumer
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