Biology 0610/11 October/November 2024: question paper and mark scheme

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The diagram shows a leaf on a plant. Sun simple sugars made in the leaf water from carbon dioxide the soil from the air Which characteristic of life is represented by this diagram? A excretion B nutrition C respiration D sensitivity

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Which description of a species is correct? A a group of organisms that can reproduce to produce fertile offspring B a group of animals that can produce genetically different offspring C a group of organisms living in the same area at the same time D all of the populations in an ecosystem

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The diagram shows a dolphin. Dolphins are mammals that live in the sea. Which row correctly identifies some of the features of dolphins? organ of gas produces milk exchange A gills no B gills yes C lungs no D lungs yes

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Which structures are found in an animal cell? cell large cell wall chloroplast cytoplasm nucleus membrane vacuole A yes yes yes no no no B yes no no no yes yes C no yes no no no yes D no no yes yes no no

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What is the function of ciliated cells in the bronchi? A to absorb oxygen B to digest pathogens C to move mucus D to produce antibodies

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The diagram shows an organism called a copepod. The magnification of the diagram is ×30. X Y The length of line XY is 45 mm. What is the actual length of the copepod? A 0.67 mm B 1.5 mm C 15 mm D 1350 mm

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Some molecules move through a membrane during osmosis. Which row shows the molecule that moves and the type of membrane? molecule moving type of membrane A oxygen partially permeable B oxygen permeable C water partially permeable D water permeable

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What is a feature of active transport? A It requires energy from respiration. B It involves the random movement of molecules. C Substances are moved down a concentration gradient. D Water is the only substance moved by this process.

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Which substances are made by linking together glucose molecules only? A cellulose, glycogen and starch B fats, cellulose and proteins C proteins, oils and glycogen D starch, fats and oils

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Four solutions were tested to see if they contained protein, starch or glucose. The colours of the solutions after the tests are recorded in the table. Which solution contained protein and glucose but not starch? biuret test iodine solution test Benedict’s solution test A blue yellow-brown brick-red B blue blue-black blue C purple yellow-brown brick-red D purple blue-black blue

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Which type of biological molecule are enzymes made of? A carbohydrate B fat C oil D protein

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The diagrams show molecules involved in the action of a digestive enzyme. What is the substrate? A B C D

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The graph shows how the activity of an enzyme varies with temperature. rate of enzyme activity 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 temperature / °C What is the optimum temperature for this enzyme, and at which temperature is the enzyme completely denatured? temperature / °C completely optimum denatured A 30 0 B 30 60 C 50 0 D 50 60

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An experiment is set up as shown. small plant gauze platform green indicator test-tube X test-tube Y The green indicator: ● turns yellow when the carbon dioxide concentration increases ● turns blue when the carbon dioxide concentration decreases. After several hours, the indicator in test-tube X turned blue. The indicator in test-tube Y remained green. Which process caused the colour change? A germination B photosynthesis C respiration D transpiration

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What is a description of transpiration? A the breakdown of nutrient molecules to release energy B the flow of energy through living organisms C the loss of water vapour from leaves D the pressure of water inside cells pressing outwards on the cell wall

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The photomicrograph shows a cross-section through a leaf. Which structure is the cuticle? A D B C

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What is lacking in the diet of a person with scurvy? A calcium B iron C vitamin C D vitamin D

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What is a part of the small intestine? A anus B colon C ileum D rectum

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The diagram shows the apparatus used in an experiment to demonstrate two processes that take place in the body. test-tube pure water dialysis tubing which dialysis tubing ends is partially permeable tightly sealed mixture of saliva and starch solution After one hour, the water outside the dialysis tubing contained reducing sugars. Which two processes are represented by this experiment? A absorption and digestion B absorption and egestion C digestion and egestion D digestion and ingestion

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Which row identifies the four types of human teeth shown? 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 A canine incisor molar premolar B premolar incisor molar canine C canine premolar incisor molar D premolar molar incisor canine

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The diagram shows the human digestive system. P Q R T S Which letters show where amylase acts during digestion? A P and R B P and S C Q and R D Q and T

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Which row describes transport in a plant? transport tissue substances transport tissue found in a transported vascular bundle A phloem yes sucrose and amino acids B phloem no water and mineral ions C xylem yes sucrose and amino acids D xylem no water and mineral ions

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In humans, which structures provide cells with oxygen and nutrients? A arteries B capillaries C lungs D veins

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The diagram shows part of the human circulatory system. head lungs 6 1 5 2 4 3 kidneys legs What are the numbered blood vessels? pulmonary vena cava renal artery vein A 5 6 4 B 2 1 3 C 5 1 3 D 2 6 4

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Some methods of transmitting pathogens are listed. 1 drinking contaminated water 2 contact with another person’s blood 3 contact with another person’s saliva 4 touching contaminated surfaces How many are indirect methods of transmitting pathogens? A none B one C two D three

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Which substances are used and produced in aerobic respiration in a plant cell? substances used in substances produced in aerobic respiration aerobic respiration A carbon dioxide and glucose oxygen and water B carbon dioxide and water glucose and oxygen C glucose and oxygen carbon dioxide and water D glucose and water carbon dioxide and oxygen

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Which organ excretes urea? A bladder B kidney C liver D lung

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Which statements about hormones are correct? 1 The ovaries secrete oestrogen. 2 The pancreas secretes adrenaline. 3 The pancreas secretes insulin. A 1 and 3 B 1 only C 2 and 3 D 2 only

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The diagram shows a plant shoot growing towards the light. light What is the name of this plant shoot’s response to light? A gravitropism B photosynthesis C phototropism D reflex

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Parts of an insect-pollinated flower are listed. 1 anther 2 filament 3 stigma 4 style Which parts are in a carpel? A 1 and 2 B 1 and 3 C 2 and 4 D 3 and 4

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What is treated with antibiotics? A a bacterial infection B rickets C scurvy D a viral infection

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Which statement describes asexual reproduction? A the production of genetically different offspring from one parent B the production of genetically different offspring from two parents C the production of genetically identical offspring from one parent D the production of genetically identical offspring from two parents

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In humans, why are sperm cells produced in much greater numbers than egg cells? A Many sperm cells are needed to fertilise an egg cell. B Sperm cells are small in size. C Sperm cells are non-motile. D The chance of one sperm cell reaching an egg is very small.

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What is the ball of cells that implants into the lining of the uterus during sexual reproduction in humans? A embryo B gamete C placenta D zygote

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Which sex chromosomes need to be present in a sperm cell to produce a male offspring? A X only B Y only C XX D XY

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ABO blood groups are an example of one type of variation. What is the cause of this type of variation? A environment only B genes only C genes and environment D mutation and environment

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Which statement is an example of natural selection? A choosing donkeys with desirable characteristics to breed B choosing to cross-pollinate wheat plants with the highest yields C inserting genes into a crop plant to improve its nutritional qualities D in wild flowers, the development of petals that look like insects to attract pollinators

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The graph shows the increase in the human population of the world since 1630. 6000 5000 4000 population / millions 3000 2000 1000 0 1630 1730 1830 1930 2030 year What was the longest time taken for the population to double? A 100 years B 200 years C 300 years D 400 years

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Lichens are organisms that do not grow well in polluted air. Which graph shows the change in the number of lichen species from the centre of a polluted city to the unpolluted countryside 15 km away? A B number number of lichen of lichen species species 0 15 0 15 distance from distance from city centre / km city centre / km C D number number of lichen of lichen species species 0 15 0 15 distance from distance from city centre / km city centre / km

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Which trophic level describes an organism that only eats herbivores? A producer B primary consumer C secondary consumer D tertiary consumer