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Biology 0610/31 October/November 2022: question paper and mark scheme

Cambridge IGCSE Biology (0610), Paper 3 Theory (Core), October/November 2022. Read both free below, or download them. Done the paper? Get it marked by AI against this mark scheme.

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Paper
Paper 3 Theory (Core)
Total marks
80
Time
1 hour 15 minutes
Questions
6
Code on the paper
0610/31/O/N/22
0610_w22_ms_31.pdf

0610/31 mark scheme, question by question

Each question as it's printed, and the mark scheme's points for it, as text. Diagrams, tables and graphs are in the PDFs above.

Question 11 mark

Question

(a) (i) Keys can be used to identify a species. State the name of the type of key that uses paired choices of features. …… [1] (ii) Fig. 1.1 shows drawings of six different birds and their names. Ammodramus bairdii Buceros rhinoceros Pandion haliaetus Haliaeetus leucocephalus Rynchops niger Recurvirostra avosetta not to scale Fig. 1.1 Use the key to identify the birds in Fig. 1.1. Complete Table 1.1 by writing the letters of the birds A to F in the correct box. key letter of the bird 1 (a) beak is longer than the head go to 2 (b) beak is shorter than the head go to 3

Mark scheme

1(a)(i) dichotomous (key) ; 1 1(a)(ii) 5 6 correct = 5 marks name of the bird in Fig.1.1 letter of bird in the key 4 or 5 correct = 4 marks 3 correct = 3 marks Ammodramus bairdii E 2 correct = 2 marks 1 correct = 1 mark Buceros rhinoceros B Pandion haliaetus F Haliaeetus leucocephalus D Rynchops niger A Recurvirostra avosetta C ;;;;; 1(a)(iii) feathers ; 2 (lay) eggs with hard shells ; AVP ; 1(b)(i) Recurvirostra ; 1 1(b)(ii) 7900(%) ;; 2 MP1 correct subtraction to give 1975 birds MP2 correct percentage calculated 1(b)(iii) any four from : 4 climate change / global warming / enhanced greenhouse effect ; habitat destruction ; deforestation ; (increase in) predation / AW ; hunting / poaching / raiding or disturbing nest sites ; introduction of new (competitive) species ; disease ; lack of food / disturbing food chains ; less reproduction / infertility ; (named) pollution ; AVP ; e.g. tourism

Question 2

Question

(a) beak curves upwards C (b) beak does not curve upwards go to 4

Mark scheme

2(a) 4 one mark for each correct line term definition R each additional line an allele that is expressed if it is present dominant genetic make-up of an organism genotype having two different alleles of a particular gene heterozygous having two identical alleles of a particular gene phenotype observable features of an organism 2(b) allele 1 chromosome nucleus ; 2(c) 6 statement mitosis meiosis one mark for each correct row R each additional tick a type of nuclear division ✓ ✓ ; gives rise to genetically different cells ✓ ; important for the repair of damaged ; ✓ tissues needed for growth ✓ ; produces gametes ✓ ; used in asexual reproduction ✓ ;

Question 3

Question

(a) top part of the beak is hooked over the bottom part of the beak go to 5 (b) top part of the beak is not hooked over the bottom part of the beak E

Mark scheme

3(a)(i) 6 letter from name function Fig. 3.1 V sperm duct ; carries sperm away from the testis Z; urethra carries urine and sperm out of the body Y penis ; deposits sperm into the vagina T; prostate gland makes the fluid for the sperm to swim hold the testes outside of the W scrotum body / keep testes cool ; X testis produce, sperm / testosterone ; 3(b)(i) 3 one mark M then K after L L M K; J; H G; one mark J in middle one mark H then G at the end 3(b)(ii) X or Y ; 1 3(c)(i) testosterone ; 1 3(c)(ii) 3 R each additional tick breasts develop deepening of the voice ✓; growth of facial and pubic hair ✓; menstruation begins muscular development ✓; pelvis widens

Question 4

Question

(a) top part of the beak is shorter than bottom part of the beak A (b) has a large projection above the beak B

Mark scheme

4(a)(i) any two from: 2 all / 6 or 7, nutrients / components ; (nutrients in) correct, proportions / amounts ; idea of, appropriate energy requirements / AW ; 4(a)(ii) cheese ; 2 R each additional circle vegetable oil ; 4(a)(iii) obesity ; 2 coronary heart disease / CHD ; AVP ; 4(a)(iv) 4 each nutrient must be linked to correct function carbohydrate ; release energy / respiration ; OR protein ; for, cell division / growth / correct function of a (named) protein / to make more proteins / source of amino acids / antibodies / ref to immune system ; OR (named) vitamin ; to prevent (named) deficiency disease / correct function of a named vitamin ; OR (named) mineral ; to prevent (named) deficiency disease / correct named function of a named mineral ; OR water ; to keep us hydrated / for chemical reactions in cells / solvent ; OR fibre ; keep the digestive system working / speed up egestion / prevents constipation / aids peristalsis / bulking up stools / AW ; 4(b)(i) teenage males ; 1 4(b)(ii) 2.6 (MJ) ; 1 4(b)(iii) males have greater energy requirements (than females) (in all age 1 groups) / AW ; 4(b)(iv) any one from: 1 to grow the fetus / AW ; they have more mass / AW ;

Question 513 marks

Question

(a) head has a stripe F (b) head does not have a stripe D Table 1.1 name of the bird in Fig. 1.1 letter of the bird in the key Ammodramus bairdii Buceros rhinoceros Pandion haliaetus Haliaeetus leucocephalus Rynchops niger Recurvirostra avosetta [5] (iii) State two features of birds, other than the beak, that can be used to classify them as birds. 1 …… 2 …… [2] (b) The population size of the avocet bird (Recurvirostra avosetta) was reduced to zero in one country. After more than 100 years, conservation has helped the number of avocet birds in this country to increase again. (i) State the genus of the avocet bird. …… [1] (ii) In one area of this country, avocet bird numbers have increased from 25 birds to 2000 birds in 30 years. Calculate the percentage increase in avocet bird numbers. Space for working. ……% [2] (iii) Explain why organisms such as the avocet bird become endangered or extinct. …… [4] [Total: 15] 2 (a) Inheritance is the transmission of genetic information from generation to generation. The boxes on the left show some of the terms used when describing inheritance. The boxes on the right show definitions for these terms. Draw four straight lines to link each term with its definition. term definition an allele that is expressed if it is present dominant genetic make-up of an organism genotype having two different alleles of a particular gene heterozygous having two identical alleles of a particular gene phenotype observable features of an organism [4] (b) The three structures listed are found inside cells. allele chromosome nucleus List these three components in order of size starting with the smallest. …… smallest …… largest [1] (c) Table 2.1 contains statements about mitosis and meiosis. Complete Table 2.1 by placing ticks (✓) in the boxes to show the correct statements about mitosis and meiosis. Table 2.1 statement mitosis meiosis a type of nuclear division gives rise to genetically different cells important for the repair of damaged tissues needed for growth produces gametes used in asexual reproduction [6] [Total: 11] 3 (a) Fig. 3.1 shows the human male reproductive system and part of the excretory system. S Z T Y V X W Fig. 3.1 Table 3.1 shows the letters, names and functions of parts from Fig. 3.1. Complete Table 3.1 using Fig. 3.1. Table 3.1 letter from name function Fig. 3.1 V carries sperm away from the testis urethra carries urine and sperm out of the body Y deposits sperm into the vagina prostate gland makes the fluid for the sperm to swim in W scrotum X testis [6] (b) (i) Table 3.2 shows some of the events (G to M) that can occur after the sperm leaves the male reproductive system. Table 3.2 G an embryo is formed H nuclei of the sperm and egg cell fuse J sperm enters the oviduct K sperm passes through the uterus L sperm is deposited into the vagina M sperm travels through the cervix Write the letters of the events in the correct sequence, in the spaces provided. One has been done for you. L [3] (ii) State all the possible sex chromosomes that can be found in a sperm cell. …… [1] (c) When a person approaches sexual maturity, secondary sexual characteristics start to develop. (i) State the name of the hormone that causes the development of secondary sexual characteristics in boys. …… [1] (ii) Place ticks (✓) in the correct boxes to identify three secondary sexual characteristics that develop in boys. breasts develop deepening of the voice growth of facial and pubic hair menstruation begins muscular development pelvis widens [3] [Total: 14] 4 (a) A balanced diet is needed to maintain health. (i) State what is meant by the term balanced diet. …… [2] (ii) Fat is an important component of a balanced diet. Draw circles around two foods that are a good source of fat. apples beans bread cheese pasta rice vegetable oil [2] (iii) State two health problems associated with having an excessive amount of fat in the diet. 1 …… 2 …… [2] (iv) List two nutrient groups, other than fat, in a balanced diet and outline their dietary importance. nutrient 1 …… importance 1 …… nutrient 2 …… importance 2 …… [4] (b) Fig. 4.1 shows the estimated daily energy requirements for different groups of people. 12.0 10.0 8.0 daily energy 6.0 requirements / MJ 4.0 2.0 0.0 males females teenage teenage adult adult aged 8 aged 8 males females males females group of people Fig. 4.1 (i) State the group of people shown in Fig. 4.1 that have the greatest daily energy requirements. …… [1] (ii) Using the information in Fig. 4.1, calculate the difference in energy requirements between adult males and adult females. …… MJ [1] (iii) Describe the overall trend between males and females shown in Fig. 4.1. …… [1] (iv) Pregnant females have a larger daily energy requirement than females who are not pregnant. Suggest why. …… [1] [Total: 14] 5 (a) (i) The box on the left shows the beginning of a sentence. The boxes on the right show some sentence endings. Draw three straight lines to make three correct sentences about aerobic respiration. involves enzymes. only occurs in animals. produces carbon dioxide and water. Aerobic respiration produces lactic acid. requires chlorophyll. uses glucose and oxygen. [3] (ii) Complete the sentence by circling the correct word or phrase shown in bold. Aerobic respiration releases less / more / the same amount of energy compared with anaerobic respiration. [1] (iii) Describe how respiration in yeast is used in industry to produce useful products for humans. …… [3] (b) A student breathed into a machine while they were at rest. The machine recorded the volume of air as they breathed in and out. The results are shown in Fig. 5.1. 1.5 1.0 volume of air breathed in and out 0.5 / dm 3 one breath 0.0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 time / seconds Fig. 5.1 (i) Estimate the number of breaths per minute the student took at rest. …… breaths per minute [1] (ii) State the volume of air breathed in during the first breath shown in Fig. 5.1. …… dm3 [1] (iii) The rate and depth of breathing increases during physical activity. Sketch another line on Fig. 5.1 between 60 and 80 seconds to show this. [2] (c) Some drugs can decrease the breathing rate. Define what is meant by the term drug. …… [2] [Total: 13]

Mark scheme

5(a)(i) 3 one mark for each correct line involves enzymes. ; R each additional line only occurs in animals produces carbon dioxide and water. ; Aerobic respiration produces lactic acid. requires chlorophyll. uses glucose and oxygen. ; 5(a)(ii) more ; 1 5(a)(iii) anaerobic / fermentation ; 3 produces, alcohol / ethanol ; produces carbon dioxide ; used in: bread-making ; brewing / named product of brewing ; (bio)fuels ; disinfectants / AW ; AVP ; 5(b)(i) 11 / 12 (breaths per minute) ; 1 5(b)(ii) 0.5 / 0.6 (dm3) ; 1 5(b)(iii) greater, amplitude / volume ; 2 greater frequency ; 5(c) a substance taken into the body ; 2 that, modifies / affects, (chemical) reactions (in the body) ;

Question 613 marks

Question

(a) Fig. 6.1 is a diagram of a section through a plant leaf. A B Fig. 6.1 (i) Draw a label line and a label to identify: • a palisade mesophyll cell • a vacuole. [2] (ii) Complete the sentence about the diffusion of gases. Gases diffuse between the leaf and the surrounding air from a …… concentration to a …… concentration by …… movement of particles. [2] (iii) State the name of the main gas that will diffuse from inside cell A to position B in Fig. 6.1 on a sunny, humid day. …… [1] (iv) State the name of the cell component through which substances diffuse as they enter or leave the cell. …… [1] (b) A group of students investigated the effect of light intensity on the rate of photosynthesis. They used this method: • An aquatic plant was placed in a test-tube containing water. • A lamp was placed 10 cm from the aquatic plant. • The number of bubbles of gas produced in one minute was counted and recorded in Table 6.1. • The investigation was repeated with the lamp at different distances from the aquatic plant. Fig. 6.2 is a diagram of the equipment used. lamp bubbles of gas distance aquatic plant between the aquatic plant and the lamp Fig. 6.2 The results are shown in Table 6.1. Table 6.1 distance from the aquatic plant / cm number of bubbles produced in one minute 10 90 15 85 20 75 40 50 50 30 (i) State the distance which gives the highest rate of photosynthesis. …… cm [1] (ii) Describe the effect of increasing light intensity on the rate of photosynthesis. …… [1] (iii) The student repeated the investigation but added a source of carbon dioxide to the water in the test-tube. Suggest how this would affect the rate of photosynthesis. …… [1] (c) (i) State the name of two large carbohydrate molecules found in plants that can be made from glucose. 1 …… 2 …… [2] (ii) Plants can make glucose and proteins. Using the words from the list, complete Table 6.2 to show all of the chemical elements that are found in glucose and all proteins. Each word may be used once, more than once or not at all. carbon hydrogen oxygen nitrogen magnesium Table 6.2 glucose all proteins [2] [Total: 13]

Mark scheme

6(a)(i) palisade mesophyll cell labelled correctly ; 2 vacuole labelled correctly ; 6(a)(ii) high(er) (concentration to a) low(er) ; 2 (concentration by) random (movement.) ; 6(a)(iii) oxygen ; 1 6(a)(iv) (cell) membrane / (cell) wall ; 1 6(b)(i) 10 (cm) ; 1 6(b)(ii) increase (rate) ; 1 6(b)(iii) increase (rate) ; 1 6(c)(i) starch ; 2 cellulose ; 6(c)(ii) 2 one mark for correct elements in glucose glucose protein one mark for correct elements in protein R additional elements in each list carbon carbon hydrogen hydrogen oxygen ; oxygen nitrogen ;

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