IGCSE Sciences - Co-Ordinated (0654) — October–November 2023, Paper 41

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Question 1 · 10 marks · Biology: Inheritance

Fig. 1.1 is a pedigree diagram for the inheritance of a genetic condition called cystic fibrosis. The allele for cystic fibrosis is recessive a. The allele for no cystic fibrosis…

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Question 2 · 10 marks · Chemistry: Organic chemistry

Crude oil contains hydrocarbon molecules. State what is meant by a hydrocarbon.

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Question 3 · 9 marks · Physics: Energy resources

Nuclear power stations use nuclear fission to generate electricity. The nuclear fission of uranium releases thermal energy. The thermal energy produced is used to convert water…

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Question 4 · 9 marks · Biology: Respiration

A student investigates the effect of different types of sugar on the anaerobic respiration in yeast. She mixes yeast with five different types of sugar solutions of the same…

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Question 5 · 12 marks · Chemistry: Acids and bases

The pH of a solution describes how acidic or alkaline it is. State which of these values shows the pH of a strong acid. Tick one box. 14 / 7 / 5 / 1

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Question 6 · 13 marks · Physics: Speed and distance

Fig. 6.1 shows a bee collecting pollen from a flower. The maximum speed of a bee is 5.8 m / s. Calculate the maximum distance a bee can travel in 60 seconds.

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Question 7 · 11 marks · Biology: Enzymes

A scientist measures the activity of the enzyme amylase at different temperatures. Fig. 7.1 shows a graph of the results (enzyme activity / arbitrary units on the y-axis 0-120,…

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Question 8 · 10 marks · Chemistry: Structure and bonding

Non-metallic elements exist as simple molecules with covalent bonds. Non-metallic elements can also exist as giant covalent structures. Oxygen is a simple molecule with covalent…

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Question 9 · 11 marks · Physics: Electromagnetic induction

A student is investigating electromagnetic induction by dropping a magnet through a coil of wire. The coil is connected to a device which measures the e.m.f. induced. Fig. 9.1…

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Question 10 · 10 marks · Biology: Human influences on ecosystems

Fig. 10.1 shows aerial photographs of the same area taken at different times. Photograph A was taken in 1985 and photograph B in 2000. Areas of forest are darker and areas that…

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Question 11 · 8 marks · Chemistry: Electrolysis

Molten lead(II) bromide conducts electricity. When molten lead(II) bromide is electrolysed, lead is made at the cathode. State the product at the anode.

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Question 12 · 7 marks · Physics: Light

Fig. 12.1 shows a ray of light refracted as it enters a glass block. The angle of incidence (in air) is 53 degrees and the angle of refraction (in the glass) is 31 degrees. Use…

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