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Concept and uses of classification systems: CAIE IGCSE Biology questions

Every CAIE IGCSE Biology exam question on 1.2 Concept and uses of classification systems, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q3

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    1 mark1.2 Concept and uses of classification systems
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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

  2. Q2

    Specimen · Paper 1

    1 mark1.2 Concept and uses of classification systems
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    Specimen Paper 1, question 2: Humans have the scientific name Homo sapiens. What do the two parts of this name refer to? A genus and species B group and genus C kingdom and genus D kingdom a

  3. Q3

    Specimen · Paper 1

    1 mark1.2 Concept and uses of classification systems
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    Specimen Paper 1, question 3: The diagram shows a stonefly larva. antenna thorax gills abdomen cerci Use the key to identify the stonefly larva. 1 has two cerci at the end of the abdomen go

  4. Q1(a)(ii)

    Specimen · Paper 3

    1 mark1.2 Concept and uses of classification systems
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    Specimen Paper 3, question 1(a)(ii): State the genus of this mammal. [1]
All 4 questions on Concept and uses of classification systems, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 1, Q3 (1 mark): 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
  2. Specimen, Paper 1, Q2 (1 mark): Humans have the scientific name Homo sapiens. What do the two parts of this name refer to? A genus and species B group and genus C kingdom and genus D kingdom a
  3. Specimen, Paper 1, Q3 (1 mark): The diagram shows a stonefly larva. antenna thorax gills abdomen cerci Use the key to identify the stonefly larva. 1 has two cerci at the end of the abdomen go
  4. Specimen, Paper 3, Q1(a)(ii) (1 mark): State the genus of this mammal. [1]

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