Biology 0610/13 May/June 2022: question paper and mark scheme

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All living organisms release energy from nutrient molecules within their cells. What is the name of this characteristic? A growth B nutrition C respiration D sensitivity

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The scientific names of some animals are listed. 1 Arius felis 2 Felis concolor 3 Felis rufus 4 Macropus rufus Which animals are in the same genus? A 1, 2 and 3 B 2, 3 and 4 C 2 and 3 only D 3 and 4 only

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The diagram shows a dichotomous key for arthropods. has the animal got wings? yes no insects has the animal got only four pairs of legs? yes no arachnids has the animal got two pairs of antennae? yes no crustaceans myriapods The organism shown is an arthropod called an isopod. antennae legs Which group does the isopod belong to? A arachnids B crustaceans C insects D myriapods

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The diagram shows a cross-section through two guard cells of a leaf. W X Y Z Which labelled structures would also be found in an animal cell? A W and X B X and Y C Y and Z D Z and W

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Which level of organisation is shown by the heart of a mammal? A a cell B a tissue C an organ D an organ system

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The image shows a single-celled organism called a Paramecium. The length of the Paramecium in the image is 6 cm. The magnification is ×400. Which calculation will give the correct actual length of the Paramecium, in mm? 6 × 10 6 × 1000 400 × 10 400 A B C D 400 400 6 6 × 1000

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Female moths release chemicals into the air. Male moths detect these chemicals and fly towards the females. How do the chemicals spread through the air? A active transport B diffusion C osmosis D transpiration

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The diagram shows a section through a mesophyll cell of a leaf. Which part is partially permeable? A B C D

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What are the smaller basic units of starch and glycogen molecules? starch glycogen A amino acids fatty acids and glycerol B amino acids glucose C glucose fatty acids and glycerol D glucose glucose

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What is the correct definition of an enzyme? A a carbohydrate that functions as a biological catalyst B a protein that functions as a biological catalyst C a substance that is changed by the reaction D a substance made of fats that changes the rate of a reaction

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The diagram shows two food tests being carried out on solution X. test 1 test 2 biuret Benedict’s solution solution red colour heat solution X purple solution X colour Which nutrients are present in solution X? A protein and starch B protein and sugar C starch and fat D starch and sugar

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Which chemical is a product of photosynthesis that moves out of a green leaf through its stomata? A carbon dioxide B glucose C oxygen D water

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A student investigated one of the factors that affects photosynthesis. Part of a leaf was covered with black paper, as shown. + black paper After two days the student tested the leaf for the presence of starch. Which factor did the student investigate? A carbon dioxide B chlorophyll C light D oxygen

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Which nutrient is required to prevent scurvy? A calcium B iron C vitamin C D vitamin D

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Which diagram represents the action of lipase? A + + key B + + + enzyme substance 1 C + + substance 2 substance 3 D + +

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The diagram shows the human alimentary canal, with a string marked in metres beside it. oesophagus 0 1 2 3 string marked in metres 4 5 6 7 8 anus 9 How long is the small intestine? A 2m B 6m C 8m D 9m

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The image shows a cross-section of part of a leaf. Which labelled structure is the xylem? A D B C

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The diagram shows a cross-section of a root. Three regions of the root are numbered. 1 2 3 Which regions contain cells through which water must pass to reach the xylem? A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 2 and 3 only D 2 only

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A student runs 400 metres. Which effects will this have? depth of rate of pulse rate breathing breathing A decreases increases decreases B increases decreases increases C decreases decreases decreases D increases increases increases

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Which process is slower than normal in a person with very few platelets? A antibody formation B blood clotting C oxygen transport D phagocytosis

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The body has several methods of avoiding infection by pathogens, including specialised cells, mechanical barriers and chemical barriers. Which row has a correct example for each method? specialised cells mechanical barrier chemical barrier A hairs in the nose stomach acid phagocytes B hairs in the nose phagocytes stomach acid C phagocytes stomach acid hairs in the nose D phagocytes hairs in the nose stomach acid

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The diagram shows the apparatus used in an investigation of gas exchange in humans. The person breathes through the central tube five times. person breathes in and out limewater limewater X Y What are the expected results in flasks X and Y? X Y A clear clear B clear cloudy C cloudy clear D cloudy cloudy

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Which substances are used in aerobic respiration? glucose oxygen water A key B = yes C = no D

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The bar chart shows the percentage composition of two gases in four samples of air. Which sample is expired air? 60 40 key percentage composition O2 = oxygen 20 CO2 = carbon dioxide 0 O2 CO2 O2 CO2 O2 CO2 O2 CO2 A B C D sample

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The diagram shows the excretory system. 1 2 3 4 Which labels are the ureter and the bladder? ureter bladder A 2 1 B 2 3 C 4 3 D 4 1

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Which conditions will result in the largest volume of urine being produced by the kidneys? environmental water intake temperature activity / cm3 / °C A 1500 15 rest B 500 15 exercise C 1500 30 rest D 500 35 exercise

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A simple reflex arc consists of four components between a receptor and a response. Which component is the motor neurone? receptor A B C D response

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Which part of the eye focuses light on the retina? A cornea B pupil C iris D lens

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Which statement about the hormone insulin is correct? A It is produced by the liver and raises blood sugar concentration. B It is produced by the liver and lowers blood sugar concentration. C It is produced by the pancreas and raises blood sugar concentration. D It is produced by the pancreas and lowers blood sugar concentration.

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The diagram shows the effect of four different antibiotics, A, B, C and D, on the growth of one type of bacteria. The bacteria were grown on agar jelly in a Petri dish. When bacteria covered the whole surface of the agar, paper discs soaked in each antibiotic were placed on top of the agar. The diagram shows the appearance of the Petri dish 48 hours after the paper discs were added. Which antibiotic is the most effective treatment for this type of bacteria? A B key antibiotic present bacteria present no bacteria present D C

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Four processes involved in labour and birth are shown. 1 cutting the umbilical cord 2 contraction of muscles in the uterus wall 3 delivery of the afterbirth 4 dilation of the cervix 5 passage of the baby through the vagina In which sequence do these events normally occur? A 2→4→5→1→3 B 2→4→3→1→5 C 4→3→2→5→1 D 4→3→2→1→5

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The diagram shows four types of birth control device. 1 2 3 4 not to scale Which methods of birth control offer protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? 1 2 3 4 A key B = yes C = no D

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The table shows the percentage of pregnancies in four groups of women. Each group used a different method of birth control. percentage of method of birth control pregnancies the contraceptive pill 1 monitoring body temperature 14 diaphragm 7 vasectomy 0 Which type of birth control was the most effective? A barrier B chemical C natural D surgical

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Which sex chromosomes in the egg cell and in the sperm will produce a female child? sex chromosome sex chromosome in the egg cell in the sperm A X X B X Y C Y X D Y Y

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Which statement about selective breeding is correct? A It does not involve humans. B It involves a struggle for survival. C It always involves only one parent. D It involves parents that possess desirable features.

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Which process uses the principal source of energy input to biological systems? A ingestion B decomposition C photosynthesis D respiration

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What is the name of an organism that obtains its energy from dead organic material? A carnivore B consumer C decomposer D herbivore

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A herd of red deer live in a forest that contains snakes and a large variety of birds. Which group of organisms is an example of a population? A all the animals in the forest B all the red deer in the forest C all the organisms in the forest D all the plants in the forest

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Which process makes use of a genetically engineered organism? A using bacteria to produce insulin B using enzymes in biological washing powders C using pectinase in fruit juice production D using yeast to produce ethanol

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The food web shows the feeding relationships in a woodland. sparrowhawks chaffinches grey wood squirrels pigeons caterpillars trees If all the chaffinches in the food web die, which effect would this have? A The amount of damage to trees will increase. B The food supply for grey squirrels will increase. C The number of wood pigeons will increase. D The population of caterpillars will decrease.