IGCSE Biology MYE23

IGCSE Biology Name:
July
2023 Class:
SRI UCSI SCHOOL

SUBANG JAYA
MID-YEAR EXAM 2023
Form 4
45 Minutes
IGCSE Biology (0610/2)
DO NOT OPEN THIS QUESTION PAPER UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDIDATES:
1. This question paper consists of forty multiple choice questions.
2. Answer all questions.
3. Choose the one you consider the most accurate and record your choice in soft pencil
on the separate Answer Sheet
4. Each correct answer will score one mark.
5. The diagrams in the questions are not drawn to scale unless stated.
6. Hand in your answer sheets at the end of the examination.
BIO0610/2 CONFIDENTIAL
1 Which characteristic is not shown by all living organisms? [BUKU]
A excretion B movement
C photosynthesis D respiration
2 Which process provides an organism with the raw materials needed for tissue repair? [PY]
A excretion B growth
C nutrition D respiration
3 The diagrams show a test-tube containing pond water. The green colour is caused by
microorganisms that have chloroplasts. [PY FEB]
Which characteristics of living organisms are shown?

A excretion, growth and movement
B movement, nutrition and sensitivity
C nutrition, reproduction and respiration
D reproduction, sensitivity and growth
4 Which features is found in all vertebrates and all arthropods? [BUKU]

A a backbone B an exoskeleton
C antennae D cells without cell walls
5 The key shows some features of living organisms that can be used to place them into one of three
different kingdoms. [py feb]
Which row correctly identifies these three kingdoms?
6 The binomial of the butterfly is Anthocharis cardamines. [SENDIRI]

What genus does the butterfly belong to?
A insects B cardamines
C Anthocharis D Animalia
7 The horse, Equus ferus, and the donkey, Equus asinus, are able to interbreed. [PY MAY]
The offspring they produce is called a mule. Which statement is correct?
A The horse and the donkey are the same genus; the mule is infertile.
B The horse and the donkey are the same species; the mule is infertile.
C The horse and the donkey are the same genus; the mule is fertile.
D The horse and the donkey are the same species; the mule is fertile.
8 What two features do all viruses possess? [BUKU]
A cell membrane, cell wall
B cytoplasm, nucleus
C genetic material, protein coat
D ribosomes, plasmids
9 The diagram shows a cross-section of part of a leaf.

Which type of cell carries out the most photosynthesis? [PY]
10 A plant cell is viewed using a microscope with a magnification of 500.

The image of the cell has a width of 20 mm. What is the actual width of the cell? [PY]
A 0.04 mm B 0.2 mm C 4 mm D 25 mm
11 The diagram shows a mitochondrion. The scale bar shows the actual size of the mitochondrion.
The diagram is 70 mm long. What is the magnification of the diagram?
A 0.0007 B 70 C 7000 D 70 000

12 The diagram shows a cross-section through two guard cells of a leaf. [PY MAY]
Which labelled structures would also be found in an animal cell?

A W and X B X and Y C Y and Z D Z and W
13 The cells listed have specialised structures that allow them to carry out their functions. [PY]
i ciliated cell ii nerve cell
iii root cortex cell iv sperm cell
Which cells have structures that can move?
A i and ii B i and iv C ii and iii D iii and iv
[PY]
15 Particles can move into and out of cells by diffusion. [PY]
Which statement about diffusion is correct?
A Particles move from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration.
B Particles only move into cells by diffusion.
C The net movement of particles is against a concentration gradient.
D The process involves the random movement of particles.
16 Diffusion is a result of the movement of particles. [BUKU]
Where does the energy for diffusion comes from?
A glucose B kinetic energy of molecules and ions
C respiration in mitochondria D sunlight
17 The diagram shows a plant cell after it has been submerged in a solution, P, for 20 minutes.
Which row describes the water potential of solution P at the start of the experiment and the condition
of the cell after 20 minutes?
18 Female moths release chemicals into the air for sex-pheromone blend. Male moths detect these
chemicals and fly towards the females. [PY 23]
How do the chemicals spread through the air?
A active transport B diffusion
C osmosis D transpiration
19 Potato cylinders were put into different concentrations of sucrose solution for the same amount of
time. The masses of the potato cylinders were measured before and after being immersed in the
solutions.
The results are recorded in the table. Which potato cylinder was put into the solution with the highest
sucrose concentration? [PY]
20 The diagram shows a section through a mesophyll cell of a leaf. Which part is partially
permeable? [PY]
21 Some terms used to describe enzyme-controlled reactions are listed. [PY]

i catalyst ii product
iii protein iv substrate
Which terms describe an enzyme?
A i and iii B i and iv C ii and iii D ii and iv
22 Which elements contained in cellulose? [BUKU]

A carbon and hydrogen only
B carbon, hydrogen and oxygen
C carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen
D carbon, oxygen and nitrogen
23 What is the correct definition of an enzyme? [PY23]

A a carbohydrate that functions as a biological catalyst
B a protein that functions as a biological catalyst
C a substance that is changed by the reaction
D a substance made of fats that changes the rate of a reaction
24 Which statement is correct about fats and lipids? [SENDIRI]
A fats molecules are made from glycerol and oils.
B fats are a type of lipids that are solid at room temperature
C fats contain higher amount of oxygen than is found In carbohydrates
D lipids are soluble in water
25 The diagram shows two food tests being carried out on solution X. [py may]
Which nutrients are present in solution X?

A protein and starch
B protein and sugar
C starch and fat
D starch and sugar
26 DNA is made up of ......1...... strands coiled together. The strands contain chemicals
called ......2...... . These chemicals form ......3...... , A pairing with T and C pairing with G.
Which words correctly complete gaps 1, 2 and 3? [PY 23]
27 Which statement describes the effect of temperature on enzymes? [PY23]
A High temperatures denature enzymes making it difficult for substrate molecules to fit into the
active site.
B High temperatures denature enzymes making it easy for substrate molecules to fit into the
active site.
C Low temperatures denature enzymes making it difficult for substrate molecules to fit into the
active site.
D Low temperatures denature enzymes making it easy for substrate molecules to fit into the
active site.
28 What are the smaller molecules from which an enzyme molecule is made? [BUKU]
A amino acids B fatty acids
C glucose D glycerol
29 The substances listed are found in the leaf of a plant. Which substance is obtained from the soil?
[PY]
A carbon dioxide B chlorophyll
C glucose D mineral ions
30 Which diagram represents the action of lipase? [PY 23]

31 Which chemical is a product of photosynthesis that moves out of a green leaf through its stomata?
[PY]
A carbon dioxide B glucose
C oxygen D water
32 A student investigated the necessity of light for photosynthesis. He covered a leaf with black
paper to prevent light reaching it. What is an appropriate control for his experiment? [BUKU]
A a leaf that has been distracted
B a leaf that is not covered with black paper
C a leaf with partly white and partly green
D a leaf that has no carbon dioxide provided
33 Which ions does a plant require to make amino acids from glucose? [BUKU]
A calcium B iron
C magnesium D nitrate
34 The diagram shows an experiment to find out if carbon dioxide is necessary for photosynthesis.
The plant is kept in the dark for 48 hours to remove any starch. Then it is set up in the light, as shown.
After 10 hours, leaves X and Y were tested for starch. What is the expected result?
35 In photosynthesis, how many glucose molecules can be made from 30 carbon dioxide molecules
and 30 water molecules?
A 5 B 6 C 30 D 60
36 What are biomolecules that make up carbohydrates?

A carbon, fats and hydrogen
B carbon, hydrogen and oxygen
C carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen
D carbon and oxygen
37 The graph shows the effect of light intensity on the rate of photosynthesis.
Which environmental factor is limiting the rate of photosynthesis at X on the graph?

A carbon dioxide concentration B light intensity
C oxygen concentration D temperature
38 In which molecule are cross-links formed between bases?

A carbohydrate B DNA
C fat D glycogen
39 Scurvy which causes pain in joints and muscles are a disease as a result of a nutrient deficiency.
What can be a good source of the nutrient?
A meat B bread and rice C citrus fruits D milk and dairy products
40 Below are the functions of proteins in human nutrition except
A build new cells
B help in forming haemoglobin
C to store fatty acids
D production of hormone
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IGCSE Biology Name:

SRI UCSI SCHOOL

MID-YEAR EXAM 2023

IGCSE Biology (0610/2)

DO NOT OPEN THIS QUESTION PAPER UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDIDATES:

1. This question paper consists of forty multiple choice questions.

2. Answer all questions.

4. Each correct answer will score one mark.

6. Hand in your answer sheets at the end of the examination.

Which characteristics of living organisms are shown?

4 Which features is found in all vertebrates and all arthropods? [BUKU]

Which row correctly identifies these three kingdoms?

6 The binomial of the butterfly is Anthocharis cardamines. [SENDIRI]

9 The diagram shows a cross-section of part of a leaf.

10 A plant cell is viewed using a microscope with a magnification of 500.

The diagram is 70 mm long. What is the magnification of the diagram?

A 0.0007 B 70 C 7000 D 70 000

Which labelled structures would also be found in an animal cell?

21 Some terms used to describe enzyme-controlled reactions are listed. [PY]

22 Which elements contained in cellulose? [BUKU]

23 What is the correct definition of an enzyme? [PY23]

Which nutrients are present in solution X?

30 Which diagram represents the action of lipase? [PY 23]

36 What are biomolecules that make up carbohydrates?

Which environmental factor is limiting the rate of photosynthesis at X on the graph?

38 In which molecule are cross-links formed between bases?

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