Biology 0610/13 October/November 2024: question paper and mark scheme

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Students find a small organism in a pond. They catch it and put it into a large jar of water. They see that the organism swims away from light. It lays some eggs before it is put back into the pond. Which characteristics of living things did the students see in this organism? A excretion, growth and respiration B growth, nutrition and sensitivity C movement, reproduction and sensitivity D movement, reproduction and respiration

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Which description of a species is correct? A a group of organisms living at the same time B a group of organisms living in the same area C a group of organisms that can reproduce to produce fertile offspring D a group of organisms that have adaptive features

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The table shows the number of animals collected in a sample from a woodland and the groups to which they belong. animal group number in sample arachnids 10 crustaceans 8 insects 80 myriapods 7 How many of the animals, in total, are arthropods with six or eight legs? A 15 B 88 C 90 D 98

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Some vertebrates have body hair. Which group do these vertebrates belong to? A amphibian B bird C mammal D reptile

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The diagram shows two guard cells from a leaf. Which labelled part would also be found in sperm cells? A B C D

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The photograph shows part of a cross-section of a root. root hair xylem The root hair and the xylem are part of the same A cell and organism. B cell and tissue. C organ and organism. D tissue and organ.

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Which formula is correct for calculations involving image size, actual size and magnification? A actual size = image size × magnification B image size = magnification × actual size C magnification = actual size ÷ image size D magnification = image size × actual size

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Which statements about diffusion are correct? 1 Diffusion is the net movement of particles from a higher to a lower concentration. 2 Diffusion is the net movement of particles only across cell membranes. 3 Diffusion requires energy from respiration. A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 only D 2 and 3 only

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What is the name of the process in which water moves through a partially permeable membrane? A active transport B evaporation C osmosis D transpiration

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A sample of food is tested with different chemical substances. The table shows the results. chemical used to test final colour of the food sample the sample iodine solution yellow-brown biuret purple DCPIP colourless Which nutrients does the sample of food contain? A protein and vitamin C B protein only C starch and reducing sugar D starch and vitamin C

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The diagram shows an experiment on the digestion of the protein in egg albumen by protease. The protease was taken from a human stomach. In which test-tube will protein be digested most quickly? A B C D water-bath at 37 °C egg albumen egg albumen egg albumen egg albumen + + + + protease dilute dilute dilute hydrochloric hydrochloric hydrochloric acid acid acid + + protease boiled protease

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The diagram represents the shape of an enzyme molecule. active site With which substrate would this enzyme most easily form an enzyme–substrate complex? A B C D

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The diagram shows an experiment to investigate photosynthesis. gas light light aquatic plant start finish What is the most abundant gas present at the top of the tube at the end of the experiment? A carbon dioxide B methane C water vapour D oxygen

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The graph shows how the percentage of protein found in potatoes was affected by the concentration of nitrate fertiliser added to the crop when it was growing. percentage of protein in potatoes concentration of nitrate fertiliser added Using the information in the graph, which molecule do the potatoes make more of when the concentration of nitrate fertiliser increases? A amino acids B cellulose C fat D starch

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Which food would add more fibre as part of a balanced diet? A black beans B cheese C eggs D tuna fish

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The diagram shows the human digestive system. Which letter represents the rectum? B A C D

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The bacterium Salmonella enterica can cause severe food poisoning, and the lining of the alimentary canal may be damaged. This damage affects the absorption of digested food. Which region of the alimentary canal is most affected by this type of food poisoning? A colon B ileum C oesophagus D stomach

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In which part of the alimentary canal is the most water absorbed? A colon B rectum C small intestine D stomach

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The diagram shows the pathway of water molecules through a leaf and out to the environment. mesophyll cell → process X → air space → process Y → stomata Which statements are correct? 1 Process X is active transport. 2 Process X is evaporation. 3 Process Y is diffusion. 4 Process Y is osmosis. A 1 and 3 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 2 and 4

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The diagram shows blood vessels entering and leaving some organs in the human body. lungs 1 2 heart 3 4 kidney Which row identifies the pulmonary artery and the renal vein? pulmonary renal vein artery A 1 3 B 1 4 C 2 3 D 2 4

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When a pathogen enters the blood, the number of white blood cells increases. Some possible reasons why this happens are listed. 1 It increases the number of antibodies. 2 It increases the transport of oxygen. 3 It increases phagocytosis. 4 It increases the number of platelets. Which reasons are correct? A 1 and 3 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 2 and 4

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The graph shows how waste is disposed of in three cities. 80 60 key percentage landfill of total 40 burning waste recycling composting 20 0 city 1 city 2 city 3 Which statement describes waste disposal in all of the three cities? A Burning is the second most common form of waste disposal. B Landfill is the main form of waste disposal. C More waste is burnt than recycled. D Recycling and burning together are the main forms of waste disposal.

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Which structure connects directly to the alveoli? A bronchus B bronchiole C larynx D trachea

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What is the equation for aerobic respiration? A glucose + carbon dioxide → oxygen + water B glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water C water + carbon dioxide → glucose + oxygen D water + oxygen → glucose + carbon dioxide

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Which hormone is secreted by the pancreas? A adrenaline B insulin C oestrogen D testosterone

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What is an example of phototropism? A a chemical produced by a plant B a painful sensation in response to a stimulus C the growth of a plant root towards the centre of the Earth D the growth of a plant shoot towards light

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The graph shows changes in the resistance of the bacterium Escherichia coli to two different antibiotics between 2005 and 2023. 25 20 antibiotic 1 percentage of 15 bacteria resistant antibiotic 2 to an antibiotic 10 5 0 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 year Which statement describes the changes that occurred between 2005 and 2023? A Between 2010 and 2015, the percentage of bacteria resistant to antibiotic 2 increased by 6%. B Between 2011 and 2016, the percentage of bacteria resistant to antibiotic 1 continually increased. C Between 2016 and 2023, the percentage of bacteria resistant to antibiotic 2 continually decreased. D Between 2020 and 2022, the percentage of bacteria resistant to antibiotic 2 decreased.

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The nuclei of which two structures fuse during fertilisation? A two eggs B two embryos C two gametes D two zygotes

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Which statements about sexual reproduction in plants are correct? 1 Anthers in wind-pollinated flowers are inside the flower. 2 Pollen grains in insect-pollinated flowers are large and sticky. 3 The stigma in insect-pollinated flowers is outside the flower. A 1 and 2 B 1 only C 2 only D 3 only

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Which structure is found in both animals and plants? A cornea B ovary C sepal D stamen

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Which sex chromosomes are present in a human sperm cell? A both X and Y chromosomes B either X or Y chromosomes C only X chromosomes D only Y chromosomes

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What are alleles made of? A amino acids B DNA C genes D protein

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The graph shows the percentage of a population with different phenotypes for the same characteristic. percentage of the population 1 2 3 4 phenotypes for characteristic X Which characteristic in humans is represented by X? A ABO blood groups B arm length C height D mass

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Energy transfers in an ecosystem are listed. energy transfer type of energy 1 Sun to plant light 2 plant to animal chemical 3 animal to animal chemical Which transfers are correct? A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 2 and 3 only

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Which diagram shows the correct order in a food chain? A carnivore carnivore herbivore producer B herbivore herbivore producer carnivore C producer herbivore carnivore carnivore D producer herbivore herbivore carnivore

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Which process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere? A combustion B decomposition C photosynthesis D respiration

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The graph shows how the population of the world has increased over time. 7 6 P 5 world 4 population / billions 3 2 1 0 1700 1800 1900 2000 year Which growth curve phase is represented by region P? A death phase B exponential (log) phase C lag phase D stationary phase

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How do herbicides help to increase food production? A by increasing biodiversity B by killing insect pests C by providing nutrients D by reducing competition

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Which product of anaerobic respiration in yeast is used as a biofuel? A carbon dioxide B ethanol C glucose D oxygen

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Which statement describes genetic modification? A changing the genetic material of an organism B changing the genetic material of plants only C producing new organisms through fertilisation D selective breeding of organisms