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Adaptive features: CAIE IGCSE Biology questions

Every CAIE IGCSE Biology exam question on 18.2 Adaptive features, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q35

    June 2024 · Paper 1

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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 35: Many mammals have coloured fur and many birds have coloured feathers. Which uses of colour could help males survive long enough to pass on their features to the
  2. Q3(b)(iii)

    June 2024 · Paper 4

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    June 2024 Paper 4, question 3(b)(iii): Describe one way the leaves of xerophytes are adapted to their environment. [1]
  3. Q3(b)(iv)

    June 2024 · Paper 4

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    June 2024 Paper 4, question 3(b)(iv): Describe one way the roots of xerophytes are adapted to their environment. [1] [Total: 11]
All 3 questions on Adaptive features, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 1, Q35 (1 mark): Many mammals have coloured fur and many birds have coloured feathers. Which uses of colour could help males survive long enough to pass on their features to the
  2. June 2024, Paper 4, Q3(b)(iii) (1 mark): Describe one way the leaves of xerophytes are adapted to their environment. [1]
  3. June 2024, Paper 4, Q3(b)(iv) (1 mark): Describe one way the roots of xerophytes are adapted to their environment. [1] [Total: 11]

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