Biology 0610/13 May/June 2024: question paper and mark scheme

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The diagram shows what happened in an experiment with plant seedlings. start next day light light Which characteristic of living things made the seedlings grow towards the light? A excretion B nutrition C respiration D sensitivity

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Which structure or substance is found in a plant root? A dentine B platelet C ventricle D xylem

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The diagram shows an arthropod. Which group of arthropods does it belong to? A arachnids B crustaceans C insects D myriapods

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Which structure is present in plant cells but absent from bacterial cells? A cell membrane B cell wall C cytoplasm D nucleus

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Which cell is adapted for swimming? A B C D NOT TO SCALE

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A pollen grain was viewed with a microscope using ×500 magnification. The image size of the pollen grain was measured as 75 mm. Which calculation would give the actual size of the pollen grain in millimetres? A B C D

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Which graph represents the effect of increasing temperature on the rate of diffusion? A B rate of rate of diffusion diffusion temperature temperature C D rate of rate of diffusion diffusion temperature temperature

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Which characteristics are correct for both osmosis and diffusion? require a partially require a are energy-consuming permeable membrane concentration gradient processes A ✓ ✓ ✗ key B ✓ ✗ ✓ ✓ = yes C ✗ ✓ ✗ ✗ = no D ✗ ✗ ✓

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Which row describes active transport? direction of movement of particles using energy from through a membrane respiration A against the concentration gradient no B down the concentration gradient yes C against the concentration gradient yes D down the concentration gradient no

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What is a correct statement about biological molecules? A Biuret reagent is used to test for reducing sugars. B Glycogen is made of smaller glycerol molecules. C Oils contain the chemical elements carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen. D Protein is made of smaller amino acid molecules.

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Enzyme X digests starch in the duodenum. The same volumes of starch suspension and enzyme X were put into four test-tubes, A, B, C and D. Each test-tube was kept at a different pH and temperature, as shown in the table. In which test-tube will starch digestion be the quickest? pH temperature /°C A 2 20 B 2 35 C 7 20 D 7 35

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The diagram represents enzyme action in a chemical reaction. + + W X Y What are parts W, X and Y in this chemical reaction? enzyme product substrate A W X Y B X W Y C X Y W D Y W X

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Aquatic plants were placed in two test-tubes. Each test-tube was sealed to prevent the entry or exit of gases. One test-tube was kept in the light and one test-tube was kept in the dark. What needs to be added to the test-tubes to detect any differences in gas exchange? A Benedict’s solution B biuret reagent C hydrogencarbonate indicator D iodine solution

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Which part of a leaf contains the highest concentration of chloroplasts? A lower epidermis B palisade layer C upper epidermis D vascular bundle

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Which four organs are part of the digestive system? A lung, liver, salivary gland, pancreas B kidney, liver, colon, ureter C pancreas, liver, uterus, gall bladder D salivary gland, liver, gall bladder, pancreas

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What should be increased in the diet of a person suffering from constipation? A fats B fibre (roughage) C iron D protein

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The diagram shows part of the small intestine and an associated blood vessel. small blood intestine vessel What is represented by the arrow? A absorption of sugars B assimilation of sugars C digestion of sugars D ingestion of sugars

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The diagram shows the human alimentary canal. Which labelled part absorbs the most water? D A C B

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Which description of molar teeth is correct? A pointed teeth used to tear food B sharp-edged teeth to cut food C teeth with a jagged surface to bite food D teeth with a large surface to grind food

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Which organs are involved in physical digestion? mouth oesophagus stomach A ✓ ✓ ✗ key B ✓ ✗ ✓ ✓ = yes C ✗ ✓ ✗ ✗ = no D ✗ ✗ ✓

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What is produced by the action of lipase on fats? 1 amino acids 2 fatty acids 3 glycerol A 1 and 3 B 1 only C 2 and 3 D 2 only

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Where are most nutrients absorbed in the digestive system? A colon B oesophagus C small intestine D stomach

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The diagrams show a section through a root and a section through a stem. 2 3 1 4 root stem In which tissues are amino acids transported? A 1 and 3 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 2 and 4

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Which diagram represents a cell responsible for the transport of oxygen? A B C D NOT TO SCALE

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Transmissible diseases are transmitted when a pathogen is passed from one host to another. What is an example of direct contact? A breathing in pathogens B contact with blood or other body fluids C contact with contaminated surfaces D eating or handling contaminated food

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The diagram shows the breathing system in humans. Which labelled part is surrounded by blood capillaries for gas exchange? A B D C

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What are the products of aerobic respiration in plants? A alcohol and carbon dioxide B carbon dioxide and lactic acid C carbon dioxide and water D lactic acid only

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The diagram shows some structures associated with human excretion. Which structure excretes urea? A B C D

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Which organ secretes insulin and how is it transported? organ that secretes insulin insulin transported by A adrenal glands blood B adrenal glands nervous system C pancreas blood D pancreas nervous system

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In an experiment, bacteria were grown on agar. Four paper discs, A, B, C and D, were placed on top of the agar. Each paper disc contained a different antibiotic. The diagram shows the agar after 48 hours. The clear areas show where bacteria are not growing. Which antibiotic are the bacteria most resistant to? A B key = area showing bacterial growth = area with no bacteria C D A = paper disc

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The list shows secondary sexual characteristics. 1 Hair grows on the face. 2 Hips become wider. 3 Voice becomes deeper. Which secondary sexual characteristics are caused by testosterone? A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 2 and 3 only

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The diagram shows a flower seen from above. Use the key to find the name of the family to which it belongs. 1 four petals go to 2 five petals go to 3 2 two stamens A Scrophulariaceae six stamens B Brassicaceae 3 petals joined C Caryophyllaceae petals separate D Rosaceae

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Which statement about a heterozygous individual is correct? A is pure-breeding B has two identical alleles C has a dominant allele and a recessive allele D expresses the recessive allele in its phenotype

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What is an example of continuous variation? A ABO blood groups in humans B body mass in humans C seed shape in pea plants D seed colour in pea plants

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A particular animal species only eats plants. What is a description of this animal species? A a carnivore B a primary consumer C a producer D a secondary consumer

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In the carbon cycle, which process uses carbon dioxide? A combustion B decomposition C respiration D photosynthesis

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Which statements about deforestation are correct? 1 Deforestation causes an increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide. 2 Deforestation causes an increase in biodiversity. 3 Deforestation causes an increase in the loss of soil. A 1 and 2 only B 1 and 3 only C 2 and 3 only D 3 only

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Which two gases enhance the greenhouse effect? A carbon dioxide and methane B carbon dioxide and nitrogen C methane and oxygen D nitrogen and oxygen

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Which row shows whether the two natural resources are always managed sustainably? using fish using wood stocks from forests A yes yes B yes no C no yes D no no

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Which features make bacteria useful in biotechnology? features of bacteria make complex have a rapid have cell walls molecules reproduction rate A ✓ ✓ ✗ B ✓ ✗ ✗ C ✗ ✓ ✓ D ✗ ✗ ✓ key ✓ = feature is useful in biotechnology ✗ = feature is not useful in biotechnology