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Biology 0610 (Cambridge O Level / IGCSE)

Original practice questions with long-form, step-by-step worked solutions, organised by the 0610 syllabus strands. Everything here is free to read.

Subject code
0610
Tier
Core & Extended
Topics
15
Worked questions
150

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Characteristics and classification of living organisms

Characteristics and Classification of Living Organisms

Recall the seven life processes (MRS GREN); classify organisms into the five kingdoms; use the binomial naming system and construct dichotomous keys from…

10 worked questions

Organisation of the organism

Cell Structure and Organisation

Identify and give the functions of plant, animal and bacterial cell structures; relate specialised cells to their roles; use the magnification formula to…

10 worked questions

Movement into and out of cells

Movement In and Out of Cells

Explain diffusion, osmosis and active transport across the cell membrane; describe the effects of osmosis on plant and animal cells and the energy needs of…

10 worked questions

Enzymes

Enzymes

Describe enzymes as biological catalysts; explain the active site and lock-and-key specificity; investigate how temperature and pH affect enzyme activity…

10 worked questions

Plant nutrition

Photosynthesis and Plant Nutrition

State the word and balanced equations for photosynthesis; describe the role of chlorophyll and limiting factors; relate leaf structure and mineral ions to…

10 worked questions

Human nutrition

Human Nutrition and Digestion

Describe a balanced diet and dietary sources; identify digestive organs and their functions; explain physical and chemical digestion by enzymes and the…

10 worked questions

Transport in plants

Transport in Plants

Compare xylem and phloem; trace water uptake by root hairs and its movement to the leaves; explain transpiration and the factors affecting its rate, and the…

10 worked questions

Transport in animals

Transport in Animals

Describe single and double circulation; identify the structures of the heart and blood vessels; relate their structure to function and state the components…

10 worked questions

Diseases and immunity

Diseases and Immunity

Define pathogens and transmissible diseases; describe the body’s defences; explain active and passive immunity, the process and importance of vaccination, and…

10 worked questions

Respiration

Respiration

Compare aerobic and anaerobic respiration with their word and balanced equations; explain the uses of energy in cells, oxygen debt in muscles and fermentation…

10 worked questions

Coordination and response

Coordination and Response

Describe nervous coordination through reflex arcs and synapses; explain the eye and pupil reflex; compare nervous and hormonal control; describe homeostasis…

10 worked questions

Reproduction

Reproduction

Contrast asexual and sexual reproduction; describe flower structure and pollination; identify human reproductive organs, the menstrual cycle, sex hormones and…

10 worked questions

Inheritance

Inheritance and Genetics

Define genes, alleles and chromosomes; contrast mitosis and meiosis; use Punnett squares and pedigree diagrams for monohybrid inheritance, including…

10 worked questions

Variation and selection

Variation and Natural Selection

Distinguish continuous and discontinuous variation; describe mutation and adaptive features; explain natural selection, the evolution of antibiotic…

10 worked questions

Organisms and their environment

Ecology and Ecosystems

Describe energy flow from the Sun through food chains and webs; interpret ecological pyramids; explain the carbon and nitrogen cycles and the factors…

10 worked questions