All Questions: Cambridge IGCSE Biology - 0610 - Core Paper 1 2017 Summer Zone 1
Theory
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CH1 - CHARACTERISTICS AND CLASSIFICATION OF LIVING ORGANISMS

Which characteristic do all living organisms show?

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CH2 - ORGANIZATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ORGANISM

The diagram shows some animal cells, as seen under the microscope. What will be present at X?

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CH1 - CHARACTERISTICS AND CLASSIFICATION OF LIVING ORGANISMS

The diagram shows an animal.
What is the animal?
1. animal with a vertebral column ........................................ vertebrate
animal with an exoskeleton ........................................ go to 2
2. no distinct head, thorax and abdomen ...................... A
distinct head, thorax and abdomen ............................ go to 3
3. eye occupies less than one third of the head .............. B
eye occupies more than one third of the head ............. go to 4
4. wings are wider than they are long .................................... C
wings are longer than they are wide ................................... D

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CH2 - ORGANIZATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ORGANISM

The diagram shows a section through a root.

What are the levels of organisation of the labelled structures?
[Table_1]

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CH3 - MOVEMENT IN AND OUT OF CELLS

Which characteristics are correct for both osmosis and diffusion? [Table_1]

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CH4 - BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES

The table shows the results of some food tests.
Which row shows a food containing both protein and starch?
[Table_1]

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CH5 - ENZYMES

The diagrams show an experiment on enzyme activity.
The test-tubes contain hydrogen peroxide and the enzyme catalase.
In which test-tube is the enzyme inactive?

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CH12 - RESPIRATION

Four test-tubes are set up as shown. Which test-tube contains the most carbon dioxide after one hour?

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CH6 - PLANT NUTRITION

The diagram shows a cross-section through a leaf.

Which tissue is the cell labelled X part of?

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CH6 - PLANT NUTRITION

In plants, which ions are used to make amino acids?

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CH7 - HUMAN NUTRITION

Which condition can be caused by a deficiency of vitamin C?

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CH7 - HUMAN NUTRITION

In which structure does storage and assimilation occur?

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CH7 - HUMAN NUTRITION

The diagram shows a human tooth. Which statement best describes the function of this tooth?

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CH7 - HUMAN NUTRITION

To protect some medicines from the effect of gastric juice some tablets are coated with a starch-like substance.
Which enzyme digests the coating and what is produced by this action?
[Table_1]

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CH8 - TRANSPORT IN PLANTS

The diagrams show cross-sections through a root and a stem.
Which labels are correct?

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CH8 - TRANSPORT IN PLANTS

A piece of blue cobalt(II) chloride paper is clipped to the lower surface of a fresh leaf and is then covered with plastic, as shown. After a few minutes, part of the paper turns pink, showing that water is present.

Which process carried out by leaves causes the paper to turn pink?

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CH9 - TRANSPORT IN ANIMALS

The diagram shows a section through the mammalian heart.
Which labelled structures are arteries?

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CH10 - DISEASES AND IMMUNITY

What is an example of a transmissible disease?

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CH10 - DISEASES AND IMMUNITY

What is a disease-causing organism called?

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CH11 - GAS EXCHANGE IN HUMANS

The diagram shows part of the human gas exchange system.
Where does the exchange of gases between air and blood take place?

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CH12 - RESPIRATION

Which statements about aerobic respiration are correct? [Table_1]

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CH13 - EXCRETION IN HUMANS

The diagram shows some organs in the human body. In which part are amino acids broken down to form urea?

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CH14 - CO-ORDINATION AND RESPONSE

What is a synapse?

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CH13 - EXCRETION IN HUMANS

The diagram shows the skin.
Which labelled structure releases sweat?

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CH14 - CO-ORDINATION AND RESPONSE

The diagram shows a plant shoot growing towards light.
Which response is shown by the shoot of the plant?

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CH15 - DRUGS

Which statement about microorganisms is correct?

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CH16 - REPRODUCTION

Which row correctly describes the type of plant reproduction that involves pollination?
[Table_1]

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CH16 - REPRODUCTION

The diagram shows half a flower. Which structure is the stigma?

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CH16 - REPRODUCTION

A typical menstrual cycle consists of 28 days, with day 1 being the start of menstruation. On which day is the lining of the uterus thickest?

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CH16 - REPRODUCTION

The diagram shows four types of birth control device.
Which is not a barrier method of contraception?

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CH16 - REPRODUCTION

The diagram shows the production of a human fertilised egg cell which develops into a male.

Which row shows the sex chromosomes in the cells?
[Table_1]

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CH17 - INHERITANCE

Which statements about mitosis are correct?
1. Mitosis produces genetically identical cells.
2. Mitosis produces genetically different cells.
3. Mitosis produces gametes.
4. Mitosis produces body cells.

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CH18 - VARIATION AND SELECTION

The graph shows the masses of two different types of tomato.
What can be concluded from the graph?

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CH19 - ORGANISMS AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT

Which of these is a population?
1. all the insects in a rainforest
2. all the tigers in a rainforest
3. all the kapok trees in a rainforest

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CH19 - ORGANISMS AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT

The diagram shows a food chain in a rock pool.
seaweed → whelks → crabs → seagulls
What will happen if the number of secondary consumers increases?
There will be

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CH19 - ORGANISMS AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT

The diagram shows part of the carbon cycle.
In which labelled stages is respiration occurring?

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CH19 - ORGANISMS AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT

The graph shows the changes in the populations of predator and prey over a period of time. Which point on the graph shows a decrease in predator population?

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CH20 - BIOTECHNOLOGY AND GENETIC ENGINEERING

Which is a reason for using bacteria in biotechnology?

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CH20 - BIOTECHNOLOGY AND GENETIC ENGINEERING

Why is yeast used in breadmaking?

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CH21 - HUMAN INFLUENCES ON ECOSYSTEMS

The graph shows the levels of dissolved oxygen and mineral ions in a river.
At which point does raw sewage enter the river?