IGCSE Biology (0970) — October–November 2024, Paper 22

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Question 1 · 1 mark · Characteristics of living organisms

Which organisms carry out respiration, growth, movement and excretion?

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Question 2 · 1 mark · Classification

The chimpanzee belongs to the species Pan troglodytes. What is the genus of this species?

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Question 3 · 1 mark · Classification

The diagram shows a tree leaf with multiple leaflets arranged along a central stalk, with jagged leaf edges. Use the key to identify the tree species to which the leaf belongs.…

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Question 4 · 1 mark · Cells and organisation

What is the function of mitochondria in cells?

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Question 5 · 1 mark · Cells and organisation

Which row shows a function of the cell membrane and a function of the cell wall in a palisade cell? cell membrane cell wall --- --- --- A active transport active transport B…

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Question 6 · 1 mark · Cells and organisation

A specimen is viewed under a microscope with a ×10 magnification. The specimen image measures 30 mm. What is the actual size of the specimen?

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

The diagram shows the water potential of three plant cells. The more negative the value, the higher the solute concentration. Cell P: −360 kPa; Cell Q: −400 kPa; Cell R: −340 kPa…

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Question 8 · 1 mark · Inheritance

Which base in a DNA molecule always pairs with a G base?

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Question 9 · 1 mark · Enzymes

The diagram shows the steps in an enzyme-controlled reaction. Substrate binds to enzyme active site forming a complex labelled X, then products are released. What describes the…

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Question 10 · 1 mark · Enzymes

The graph shows the effect of temperature on the time taken for the complete digestion of starch. The curve shows shortest time (fastest rate) at around 40°C. At which temperature…

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Question 11 · 1 mark · Plant nutrition

Which substance is needed to make chlorophyll and which part of the plant absorbs the substance? substance part of the plant where the substance is absorbed --- --- --- A calcium…

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Question 12 · 1 mark · Cells and organisation

The diagram shows a type of plant cell with cytoplasm, nucleus, vacuole, and chloroplasts labelled. In which tissue is this cell found?

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Question 13 · 1 mark · Nutrition and digestion

Which components of a balanced diet are needed to make haemoglobin and to prevent scurvy and rickets?

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Question 14 · 1 mark · Cells and organisation

Which group of organs belongs to the same organ system?

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Question 15 · 1 mark · Nutrition and digestion

The diagram shows a villus with four structures labelled 1–4 (1=lacteals at top, 2=capillaries/blood vessels, 3=arteriole, 4=venule at base). Which parts transport glucose and…

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Question 16 · 1 mark · Transport in plants

Which conditions lead to the lowest rate of transpiration in a plant?

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Question 17 · 1 mark · Transport in plants

The table shows the transport tissues of plants and some substances that may or may not travel through these tissues. Which row is correct for translocation? plant tissue…

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Question 18 · 1 mark · Transport in animals

The diagram shows the circulatory system of a fish. Structure X is labelled at the top of the diagram where oxygenated blood comes from. What is the structure labelled X?

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Question 19 · 1 mark · Transport in animals

Which factors increase the risk of developing coronary heart disease? 1 increased age 2 regular exercise 3 smoking 4 stress

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Question 20 · 1 mark · Disease and immunity

Which features of the human body protect against pathogens in food? red blood cells stomach acid white blood cells --- --- --- --- A yes yes no B yes no no C no yes yes D no no yes

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Question 21 · 1 mark · Respiration

What causes air to enter the lungs? external intercostal muscles volume of thorax air pressure in thorax --- --- --- --- A contract decreases decreases B relax decreases increases…

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Question 22 · 1 mark · Respiration

The symbol equation for aerobic respiration is shown. C₆HₓOᵧ + 6O₂ → 6CO₂ + zH₂O Which numbers represent the letters shown in the equation as x, y and z? x y z --- --- --- --- A 2…

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Question 23 · 1 mark · Respiration

A student investigates the rate of anaerobic respiration in yeast. The total volume of carbon dioxide produced is measured every 10 minutes for 40 minutes. The table shows the…

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Question 24 · 1 mark · Excretion

Which part of an amino acid is removed during deamination?

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Question 25 · 1 mark · Excretion

Which process happens in a glomerulus in the kidney?

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Question 26 · 1 mark · Coordination and response

The diagram shows a synapse in a reflex arc with two neurones labelled P and Q. What are the identities of the two neurones and in which direction does the neurotransmitter pass?…

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Question 27 · 1 mark · Coordination and response

Which responses occur in the iris of the eye when a person walks from a brightly lit area to a dimly lit area? circular muscles radial muscles --- --- --- A contract contract B…

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Question 28 · 1 mark · Coordination and response

Which statements about hormones are correct? 1 Adrenaline decreases pupil diameter. 2 Adrenaline increases pupil diameter. 3 Insulin decreases blood glucose concentration. 4…

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Question 29 · 1 mark · Evolution and natural selection

Bacteria such as MRSA are resistant to antibiotics. These processes can occur in bacteria. 1 artificial selection 2 genetic variation 3 mutation 4 natural selection Which…

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Question 30 · 1 mark · Reproduction

A farmer grows hot pepper plants and sweet pepper plants in different fields on his farm. Each year, the farmer saves seeds from the pepper plants to grow the next crop of…

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Question 31 · 1 mark · Inheritance

Why do different cells in a human body produce different proteins?

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Question 32 · 1 mark · Inheritance

Which graph shows the mean mass of DNA per cell before, during and after mitosis? Graph A: starts at ~7 units, rises sharply, stays high, then returns to ~7 Graph B: starts at ~4…

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Question 33 · 1 mark · Inheritance

Which statement about gene mutations is correct?

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Question 34 · 1 mark · Ecosystems

The diagram shows the amount of energy in kJ m⁻² yr⁻¹ at each trophic level of a food chain. producers (88 000) → primary consumers (14 000) → secondary consumers (2000)…

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Question 35 · 1 mark · Ecosystems

Which process in the nitrogen cycle removes nitrogen gas from the atmosphere?

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Question 36 · 1 mark · Ecosystems

What is a population?

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Question 37 · 1 mark · Ecosystems

A farmer has a small pond on their farm land. One year, most of the organisms in the pond die. The next year, the farmer decreases their use of nitrate fertilisers and fewer…

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Question 38 · 1 mark · Ecosystems

The graph shows how the population of a species of bird has increased following a conservation programme. Bar chart from 1990–2004: 1994≈40, 1996≈50, 1998≈105, 2000≈160, 2002≈230,…

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Question 39 · 1 mark · Genetic technology

The diagram shows a bacterial cell that is used in genetic modification with four structures labelled A, B, C and D. Structure C appears to be the plasmid (small circular DNA).…

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Question 40 · 1 mark · Genetic technology

The diagram shows some apparatus that was used to produce lactose-free milk. Alginate beads containing X are in a column; milk flows through and produces milk containing Y. The…

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