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Selection: CAIE IGCSE Biology questions

Every CAIE IGCSE Biology exam question on 18.3 Selection, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q36

    June 2024 · Paper 1

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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 36: The list shows statements about selection. 1 Individuals reproduce and pass on their alleles to the next generation. 2 Genetic variation exists between individu
  2. Q36

    June 2024 · Paper 2

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    June 2024 Paper 2, question 36: The photograph shows a species of fish called a leafy sea-dragon. Leafy sea-dragons live in areas of the sea where seaweed is present. Which statements explain
  3. Q34

    Specimen · Paper 1

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    Specimen Paper 1, question 34: Dates are a type of fruit. The table shows some features of the dates a farmer grows. variety colour texture yield size Barhee amber soft high small to medium D
  4. Q34

    Specimen · Paper 2

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    Specimen Paper 2, question 34: Over the last 30 years some antibiotics have become less effective in treating bacterial infections. What is the reason for this? A artificial selection B asexu
  5. Q3(d)

    Specimen · Paper 3

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    Specimen Paper 3, question 3(d): A farmer has a group of goats. Some have white fur and some have black fur. Describe how the farmer can use selective breeding to produce a group of goats that
All 5 questions on Selection, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 1, Q36 (1 mark): The list shows statements about selection. 1 Individuals reproduce and pass on their alleles to the next generation. 2 Genetic variation exists between individu
  2. June 2024, Paper 2, Q36 (1 mark): The photograph shows a species of fish called a leafy sea-dragon. Leafy sea-dragons live in areas of the sea where seaweed is present. Which statements explain
  3. Specimen, Paper 1, Q34 (1 mark): Dates are a type of fruit. The table shows some features of the dates a farmer grows. variety colour texture yield size Barhee amber soft high small to medium D
  4. Specimen, Paper 2, Q34 (1 mark): Over the last 30 years some antibiotics have become less effective in treating bacterial infections. What is the reason for this? A artificial selection B asexu
  5. Specimen, Paper 3, Q3(d) (3 marks): A farmer has a group of goats. Some have white fur and some have black fur. Describe how the farmer can use selective breeding to produce a group of goats that

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