Concept and uses of classification systems: past paper questions
Real questions on concept and uses of classification systems
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- 0610/31 · May/June 2026 · Q1d[2]
State the names of two vertebrate groups, other than amphibians and reptiles.
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · May/June 2026 · Q6b(i)[1]
State the genus of the great cormorant.
See it on the paper → - 0610/33 · May/June 2026 · Q9a(i)[1]
State the genus of the goat in Figure 9.1. (i)
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · February/March 2026 · Q1b(i)[1]
State the name of one other kingdom.
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · February/March 2026 · Q1c[5]
Use words from the list to complete the sentences about organisms in an ecosystem. Each word may be used once, more than once or not at all. kingdom offspring species genus environment Each bird is given a two‑part scientific name using the system. The second part of the name in this system is the name. Populations of...
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · February/March 2026 · Q6b[3]
A farmer wants pure‑breeding pea plants with round seeds. The farmer says: All pea plants with round seeds are pure‑breeding. Explain why the farmer’s statement is not correct.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · February/March 2026 · Q1a(i)[2]
State the name of two other kingdoms.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · February/March 2026 · Q1c(i)[1]
Use Figure 1.2 to determine which species has the closest base sequence to the Felidae ancestor.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · February/March 2026 · Q1c(ii)[2]
Use Figure 1.2 to determine which two species are most closely related. Explain your answer.
See it on the paper → - 0610/31 · October/November 2025 · Q1a[4]
Complete the statements about classification. Organisms are classified into groups by the that they share. The internationally agreed system for naming species is the system. The scientific name of an organism is made up of the name
See it on the paper → - 0610/31 · October/November 2025 · Q1b[5]
B C D E F A NOT TO SCALE Fig. 1.1 pincer (b) Fig. 1.1 shows six species of crustacean. Use the key to identify each species shown in Fig. 1.1. Write the letter of each species (A to F) in the correct box in the key. Key (a) pincers visible go to 2 (b) pincers not visible go to 4 (a) pincers are the same size go to 3 (b...
See it on the paper → - 0610/31 · October/November 2025 · Q1c[4]
The boxes on the left show some images of arthropods. The boxes on the right show some names of arthropod groups. Draw a line from each box on the left to the box showing the correct arthropod group for the image. Draw a total of four lines. arthropod group image arachnids insects myriapods NOT TO SCALE
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · October/November 2025 · Q1b(i)[1]
State the species name for organism A.
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · October/November 2025 · Q3a(ii)[2]
State the names of two types of pathogen.
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · October/November 2025 · Q3a(iii)[2]
Suggest two ways that pathogens are transmitted between trees.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · October/November 2025 · Q2a(ii)[2]
State the names of two other kingdoms.
See it on the paper → - 0610/43 · October/November 2025 · Q1a[1]
State the two parts of a scientific name used in the binomial system.
See it on the paper → - 0610/43 · October/November 2025 · Q1b[1]
Scientists discover a new species. It is multicellular, and has cell walls that are not made of cellulose. This new species feeds by releasing digestive enzymes into its surroundings and then absorbing the digested nutrients. Identify the kingdom that the new species belongs to.
See it on the paper → - 0610/43 · October/November 2025 · Q1c(i)[2]
Species X and Y belong to the plant kingdom. State two structures found in cells from species X and Y that are not found in animal cells.
See it on the paper → - 0610/43 · October/November 2025 · Q1c(ii)[4]
Using features visible in Fig. 1.1, identify the group in the plant kingdom that species X and Y belong to. Explain your answer. species X species Y
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What examiners said
Comprehensive responses • Many candidates correctly gave the Plant Kingdom as their answer (or, occasionally, named Fungi or Protoctista). Limited responses • Some candidates stated classes of arthropods or vertebrates.
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0610/32 Q1(b)(i) (Cambridge)
Comprehensive responses • Many candidates were able to complete the sentences about organisms in an ecosystem. Limited responses • Many candidates would benefit from further study of the subject areas involved in the responses.
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0610/32 Q1(c) (Cambridge)
Comprehensive responses • A few candidates only explained why the farmer’s prediction was incorrect. Limited responses • A large number of candidates made no attempt to answer this question. • The majority of candidates would benefit by knowing the meaning of the term ‘pure-breeding’. • Commonly given incorrect answers referred to artificial selection, random pollination and vague comments about...
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0610/32 Q6(b) (Cambridge)
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