IGCSE Biology (0970) — real past-paper questions, marked by AI
0970 is Cambridge IGCSE Biology reported on the 9-1 grade scale, and the exam itself keeps the same demands: name the structure, describe the process, explain the mechanism, with 'it increases' never enough on its own. Papers 1 and 2 are multiple choice at Core and Extended tier, Papers 3 and 4 theory, and Papers 5 and 6 cover the practical work, either hands-on or as the alternative to practical.
The hub holds 1,440 real 0970 questions from 45 papers set between 2023 and 2025. Human nutrition and coordination and response lead the topic table, with reproduction, cells and organisation, and transport in plants also among the most-examined areas. Type your answer and the AI examiner marks it point by point against the real Cambridge scheme, showing exactly which idea earned the mark and which accepted synonym you could have reached for instead.
Sweep one topic at a time, then move to full timed papers. It is free, with no signup and no card needed.
New: How IGCSE Biology (0970) is really marked — command words, examiner-report findings and revision strategy.
Past papers by year
2025
| Paper | Session | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 11 | May–June 2025 | 40 |
| Paper 12 | May–June 2025 | 40 |
| Paper 21 | May–June 2025 | 40 |
| Paper 22 | May–June 2025 | 40 |
| Paper 31 | May–June 2025 | 8 |
| Paper 32 | May–June 2025 | 7 |
| Paper 41 | May–June 2025 | 6 |
| Paper 42 | May–June 2025 | 6 |
| Paper 51 | May–June 2025 | 2 |
| Paper 61 | May–June 2025 | 2 |
| Paper 62 | May–June 2025 | 3 |
2024
| Paper | Session | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 11 | May–June 2024 | 40 |
| Paper 12 | May–June 2024 | 40 |
| Paper 21 | May–June 2024 | 40 |
| Paper 22 | May–June 2024 | 40 |
| Paper 31 | May–June 2024 | 7 |
| Paper 32 | May–June 2024 | 8 |
| Paper 41 | May–June 2024 | 7 |
| Paper 42 | May–June 2024 | 6 |
| Paper 51 | May–June 2024 | 3 |
| Paper 61 | May–June 2024 | 2 |
| Paper 62 | May–June 2024 | 2 |
| Paper 12 | October–November 2024 | 40 |
| Paper 22 | October–November 2024 | 40 |
| Paper 32 | October–November 2024 | 8 |
| Paper 42 | October–November 2024 | 6 |
| Paper 52 | October–November 2024 | 2 |
| Paper 62 | October–November 2024 | 2 |
2023
| Paper | Session | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 11 | May–June 2023 | 40 |
| Paper 12 | May–June 2023 | 40 |
| Paper 21 | May–June 2023 | 40 |
| Paper 22 | May–June 2023 | 40 |
| Paper 31 | May–June 2023 | 8 |
| Paper 32 | May–June 2023 | 8 |
| Paper 41 | May–June 2023 | 6 |
| Paper 42 | May–June 2023 | 7 |
| Paper 51 | May–June 2023 | 2 |
| Paper 61 | May–June 2023 | 2 |
| Paper 62 | May–June 2023 | 2 |
| Paper 12 | October–November 2023 | 40 |
| Paper 22 | October–November 2023 | 40 |
| Paper 32 | October–November 2023 | 8 |
| Paper 42 | October–November 2023 | 6 |
| Paper 52 | October–November 2023 | 3 |
| Paper 62 | October–November 2023 | 3 |
Practise IGCSE Biology by topic
- Human nutrition (75 questions)
- Organisms and their environment (64 questions)
- Coordination and response (62 questions)
- Reproduction (53 questions)
- Organisation of the organism (cells) (50 questions)
- Plant nutrition (42 questions)
- Characteristics and classification of living organisms (40 questions)
- Variation and selection (40 questions)
- Transport in animals (39 questions)
- Inheritance (39 questions)
- Movement into and out of cells (38 questions)
- Transport in plants (38 questions)
- Respiration (32 questions)
- Biotechnology and genetic modification (27 questions)
- Enzymes (26 questions)
- Diseases and immunity (24 questions)
- Gas exchange in humans (23 questions)
- Excretion in humans (22 questions)
- Biological molecules (19 questions)
- Practical skills (16 questions)
- Drugs (5 questions)
Frequently asked questions
Which 0970 papers and years are covered?
Every May–June and October–November session from 2023 to 2025 — 45 papers across Papers 1 to 6, with every variant included.
Which code am I — is 0970 the same as 0610?
0970 is the 9-1 graded version of IGCSE Biology (0610): same course content and the same exam style, just reported on the 9-1 grade scale rather than A*-G.
How does the AI marking work for biology answers?
The AI examiner checks your typed answer against the real Cambridge mark scheme for that question, marking point by point and showing which named term or mechanism you needed to earn the mark.
What do Papers 1 to 6 mean in 0970?
Papers 1 and 2 are multiple choice at Core and Extended tier, Papers 3 and 4 are theory papers, Paper 5 is the practical test, and Paper 6 is the alternative to practical.
Is it really free?
Yes — every question, mark scheme and AI marking run is free, with no signup and no card details.
Are these official Cambridge papers?
The questions are transcribed from real Cambridge papers and marked against the real mark schemes, which remain © Cambridge International. Cambridge Papers is an independent study tool, not affiliated with or endorsed by Cambridge.