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Leaf structure: CAIE IGCSE Biology questions

Every CAIE IGCSE Biology exam question on 6.2 Leaf structure, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q14

    June 2024 · Paper 1

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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
  2. Q11

    June 2024 · Paper 2

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    June 2024 Paper 2, question 11: The diagram shows a section through the leaf of a flowering plant. 1 2 3 4 Where does photosynthesis take place? A 1 and 2 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 3 and 4
  3. Q5(c)

    June 2024 · Paper 4

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    June 2024 Paper 4, question 5(c): Suggest how the structure of the lower surface differs from the upper surface of the leaf used in this investigation. [1] [Total: 8]
  4. Q12

    Specimen · Paper 1

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    Specimen Paper 1, question 12: The diagram shows a cross-section of part of a leaf. X What is the name of the cell labelled X? A epidermal cell B guard cell C palisade mesophyll cell D spongy
  5. Q12

    Specimen · Paper 2

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    Specimen Paper 2, question 12: The diagram shows a cross-section of part of a leaf. X What is the name of the cell labelled X? A epidermal cell B guard cell C palisade mesophyll cell D spongy
All 5 questions on Leaf structure, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 1, Q14 (1 mark): 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
  2. June 2024, Paper 2, Q11 (1 mark): The diagram shows a section through the leaf of a flowering plant. 1 2 3 4 Where does photosynthesis take place? A 1 and 2 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 3 and 4
  3. June 2024, Paper 4, Q5(c) (1 mark): Suggest how the structure of the lower surface differs from the upper surface of the leaf used in this investigation. [1] [Total: 8]
  4. Specimen, Paper 1, Q12 (1 mark): The diagram shows a cross-section of part of a leaf. X What is the name of the cell labelled X? A epidermal cell B guard cell C palisade mesophyll cell D spongy
  5. Specimen, Paper 2, Q12 (1 mark): The diagram shows a cross-section of part of a leaf. X What is the name of the cell labelled X? A epidermal cell B guard cell C palisade mesophyll cell D spongy

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