IGCSE Biology (0970) — October–November 2024, Paper 12

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Question 1 · 1 mark · Cells and organisation

Which type of cell moves mucus?

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Question 2 · 1 mark · Coordination and response

A student exposed a fly larva to light and temperature gradients. They lit the area from one side and made one side of the area warmer than the other. They traced the path of the…

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Question 3 · 1 mark · Classification

The table shows the scientific names and the common names of four plants. scientific name common name --- --- Althaea officinalis marsh mallow Hottonia palustris water violet…

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Question 4 · 1 mark · Classification

The diagram shows an arthropod with many body segments and many pairs of legs. Which group does this arthropod belong to?

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Question 5 · 1 mark · Cells and organisation

The diagram shows a plant cell with four structures labelled A, B, C and D. Which letter indicates the location of the cell membrane?

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Question 6 · 1 mark · Cells and organisation

Which magnification formula is correct?

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Question 7 · 1 mark · Movement in and out of cells

A frog is an animal. The skin of a frog is permeable to oxygen and carbon dioxide. Which directions will have a net diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide when a frog swims in…

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Question 8 · 1 mark · Movement in and out of cells

Which statement about plant support is correct?

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Question 9 · 1 mark · Movement in and out of cells

What is a correct statement about active transport?

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Question 10 · 1 mark · Nutrition and digestion

A sample of food was tested with biuret reagent. Which colour would be seen if the food sample contained protein?

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Question 11 · 1 mark · Nutrition and digestion

Which elements are found in fats?

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Question 12 · 1 mark · Enzymes

Which statements about enzymes are correct? 1 Enzymes are biological catalysts. 2 Enzymes are carbohydrates. 3 Enzymes have an active site.

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Question 13 · 1 mark · Plant nutrition

The equation for photosynthesis is shown. ......1...... + ......2...... → glucose + ......3...... Which words correctly complete gaps 1, 2 and 3? 1 2 3 --- --- --- --- A carbon…

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Question 14 · 1 mark · Nutrition and digestion

Which carbohydrate is used to make cell walls?

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Question 15 · 1 mark · Plant nutrition

The diagram shows a cross-section of a leaf with three structures labelled X, Y and Z. Which row shows the correct labels? palisade mesophyll cell spongy mesophyll cell stoma ---…

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Question 16 · 1 mark · Nutrition and digestion

The table shows some of the nutrients found in yoghurt. nutrient content per 100 g of yoghurt / g --- --- carbohydrate 6.90 protein 4.80 fat 1.50 calcium 0.16 One serving size of…

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Question 17 · 1 mark · Nutrition and digestion

The diagram shows the alimentary canal and some of the associated organs in a cat. The alimentary canal of a cat is similar to that of a human. Four structures are labelled 1–4.…

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Question 18 · 1 mark · Nutrition and digestion

The diagram shows the four types of teeth in a human jaw, numbered 1–4 and shown in top and side views. Which row correctly identifies all four types of teeth? 1 2 3 4 --- --- ---…

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Question 19 · 1 mark · Nutrition and digestion

What are the products of protein digestion in the stomach?

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Question 20 · 1 mark · Nutrition and digestion

Where is water absorbed?

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Question 21 · 1 mark · Transport in plants

The diagram shows a cross-section of a stem with two structures labelled R and S. Which statement correctly describes the location and function of phloem?

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Question 22 · 1 mark · Transport in plants

Some environmental factors are listed. 1 carbon dioxide concentration 2 temperature 3 oxygen concentration 4 wind speed Which factors directly affect the rate of transpiration?

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Question 23 · 1 mark · Transport in animals

The diagram shows part of a blood vessel with a valve inside it, and an arrow showing blood flowing upwards. Which evidence in the diagram shows that it is a vein and not an…

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Question 24 · 1 mark · Transport in animals

The photomicrograph shows two blood cells that are biconcave disc-shaped (red blood cells). What is the function of these cells?

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Question 25 · 1 mark · Respiration

Which row matches a gas in expired air with a substance that can be used to test for the presence of that gas? gas present in expired air test substance --- --- --- A carbon…

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Question 26 · 1 mark · Respiration

Which graph shows how temperature affects the rate of anaerobic respiration in yeast? Graph A: flat horizontal line (no change with temperature) Graph B: rises to a peak around…

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Question 27 · 1 mark · Coordination and response

What is the pathway of a reflex arc from the receptor to the effector?

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Question 28 · 1 mark · Coordination and response

What is an effect of adrenaline secretion?

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Question 29 · 1 mark · Coordination and response

What is phototropism?

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Question 30 · 1 mark · Reproduction

A gardener wants to grow some new plants that are identical to plants that she already has. Which method of reproduction is used, and how many parents are needed for her to grow…

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Question 31 · 1 mark · Reproduction

What must always be present for seeds to germinate?

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Question 32 · 1 mark · Reproduction

What is a flagellum?

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Question 33 · 1 mark · Reproduction

Which word describes a fertilised cell?

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Question 34 · 1 mark · Reproduction

Which secondary sexual characteristic is caused by both testosterone and oestrogen?

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Question 35 · 1 mark · Disease and immunity

Some ways that diseases can be transmitted are listed. 1 airborne droplets 2 blood and needles 3 food and drink 4 unprotected sex Which ways can transmit HIV?

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Question 36 · 1 mark · Inheritance

What do genes code for?

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Question 37 · 1 mark · Inheritance

When white-flowered pea plants are crossed with red-flowered pea plants, the offspring plants all have red flowers. If these offspring plants are crossed, the next generation of…

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Question 38 · 1 mark · Evolution and natural selection

What is a description of an adaptive feature?

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Question 39 · 1 mark · Ecosystems

Which diagram shows a pyramid of biomass for the food chain shown? tree → caterpillar → bird Diagram A: large base (tree), medium middle (caterpillar), small top (bird) — correct…

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Question 40 · 1 mark · Ecosystems

Which statement about conservation is correct?

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