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Every question from the CAIE IGCSE Biology (0610 and 9–1 0970) papers Cambridge International publishes, June 2024 and the specimen papers, part by part. Cambridge keeps its other papers on its School Support Hub, for schools. Filter by topic or paper, open the mark scheme under any question, and download a set as a PDF.

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  1. Q1

    June 2024 · Paper 1

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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 1: Which process do living organisms use to remove excess carbon dioxide from their bodies? A excretion B movement C nutrition D respiration

  2. Q2

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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 2: The photograph shows an elephant hawk-moth. Using the features visible in the photograph, to which group of arthropods does the elephant hawk-moth belong? A ara

  3. Q3

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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 3: What does the term species mean? 3 A a group of animals that reproduce asexually B a group of organisms that can reproduce to produce fertile offspring C all th

  4. Q4

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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 4: The image shows an animal. The length of the animal in the image is 36 mm. The actual length of the animal is 12 mm. What is the magnification of the image? A ×

  5. Q5

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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 5: The diagram shows a plant cell. Which features show that it is a plant cell? A It has a cell wall and a vacuole. B It has a nucleus and cytoplasm. C It has a nu

  6. Q6

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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 6: A scientist investigates the effect of two types of antibiotics on bacteria. The table shows the results. type of antibiotic effect on bacteria penicillin cells

  7. Q7

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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 7: The diagram shows a section through an alveolus and through a capillary. wall of the alveolus air red blood cells capillary wall capillary X Y NOT TO low carbon

  8. Q8

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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 8: In which row will the diffusion of ions into a cell be the quickest? ion concentration ion concentration surface area of width of in the external in the cell th

  9. Q9

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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 9: Large biological molecules are made of smaller molecules. Which row correctly matches the large molecule with the smaller molecules? large molecule smaller mole

  10. Q10

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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 10: A student tests a solution for protein. Which row shows the correct food test and a positive result? colour seen with a name of test positive result A Benedict’

  11. Q11

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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 11: What is a correct statement about enzymes? A The pH has no effect on the rate of reaction. B They are denatured at low temperatures. C They are made of carbohyd

  12. Q12

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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 12: Which statement about enzyme action is correct? A The shape of the enzyme’s active site is complementary to all proteins. B The shape of the enzyme’s active sit

  13. Q13

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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 13: The graph shows the results of an experiment that investigated the effect of light intensity on the rate of photosynthesis. y-axis x-axis What are the labels fo

  14. Q14

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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 14: The diagram shows a cross-section of a leaf. Which type of cell controls the entry of carbon dioxide into the leaf? A B C D

  15. Q15

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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 15: The table shows vitamins that should be included in a balanced diet. 15 Which row shows the correct use in the body and food source for one of these vitamins? v

  16. Q16

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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 16: Which substance is an ion that is used to make chlorophyll? A calcium B iron C magnesium D starch

  17. Q17

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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 17: What is the function of the gall bladder? A production of bile B production of gastric juice C storage of bile D storage of gastric juice

  18. Q18

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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 18: The diagram shows the different types of teeth found in the upper jaw of a human. They are in the same order as they are found in the jaw. Which type of tooth i

  19. Q19

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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 19: A person ate food X. Chemical digestion of food X occurred in the mouth and small intestine but not in the stomach. What was in food X? A fat B ions C protein D

  20. Q20

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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 20: What is present in a vascular bundle? A anthers B guard cells C palisade cells D xylem vessels

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