Features of organisms: past paper questions
Real questions on features of organisms
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- 0610/32 · May/June 2026 · Q2d(i)[4]
Using the information in Figure 2.1, complete Table 2.1. Table 2.1 type of tooth function of the tooth letter in Figure 2.1 B molar
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · May/June 2026 · Q2d(ii)[1]
Figure 2.1 shows the teeth from the lower jaw of an adult. The same number of teeth is found in the upper jaw of an adult. Young children only have 20 teeth in total. Calculate the difference between the number of teeth in an adult compared to the number of teeth in a young child.
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · May/June 2026 · Q6b(ii)[1]
State one feature, visible in Figure 6.1, that is only found in birds.
See it on the paper → - 0610/33 · May/June 2026 · Q9a(ii)[2]
State two features, visible in Figure 9.1, that classify the goat as a mammal.
See it on the paper → - 0610/43 · May/June 2026 · Q1b(i)[1]
State the evidence shown in Figure 1.2, that Euglena are producers. (i)
See it on the paper → - 0610/43 · May/June 2026 · Q1b(ii)[2]
Suggest the advantages to this organism of being a producer and a consumer. (ii)
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · February/March 2026 · Q6c(i)[2]
Describe what is meant by the term gene.
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · February/March 2026 · Q6c(ii)[1]
State the name of the type of genetic variation that is usually caused by genes only.
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · October/November 2025 · Q1a(iv)[2]
Organism E is a mammal. State two features that are found in most mammals.
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · October/November 2025 · Q1a(v)[1]
State the name of the structure labelled P in Fig. 1.1.
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · October/November 2025 · Q1b(ii)[2]
Describe what is meant by the term species.
See it on the paper → - 0610/41 · October/November 2025 · Q1c(ii)[2]
State two structures present in bacteria that are absent in viruses.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · October/November 2025 · Q2a(i)[2]
State two main features of plants.
See it on the paper → - 0610/63 · October/November 2025 · Q3a(i)[4]
Make a large drawing of the head of the king penguin shown in Fig. 3.1. (i)
See it on the paper → - 0610/63 · October/November 2025 · Q3a(ii)[3]
The length of line AB represents the length of the penguin’s beak. Measure the length of line AB in Fig. 3.1. length of line AB mm Use your measurement and the formula to calculate the actual length of the penguin’s beak. magnification = length of line AB in Fig. 3.1 actual length of the penguin’s beak Give your answer...
See it on the paper → - 0610/63 · October/November 2025 · Q3b[2]
Fig. 3.2 shows the heads of a gentoo penguin and a black-footed penguin. gentoo black-footed not to scale Other than size, state two ways the gentoo penguin differs from the black-footed penguin in Fig. 3.2. Fig. 3.2
See it on the paper → - 0610/63 · October/November 2025 · Q3c[6]
Penguins are covered in feathers. The feathers reduce heat loss by insulating the birds from the cold. A beaker of hot water can be used to represent a penguin. Plan an investigation to determine the effect of the thickness of an insulating material on heat loss in a beaker of hot water.
See it on the paper → - 0610/31 · May/June 2025 · Q8a[2]
State two other characteristics.
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · May/June 2025 · Q7a(ii)[1]
State one feature, visible in Fig. 7.1, used to identify the Asian elephant as a mammal.
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · May/June 2025 · Q7b(iv)[1]
State the name of an arthropod shown in Fig. 7.2.
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What examiners said
Comprehensive responses • Most candidates appreciated that a gene was a section of DNA. Limited responses • Most candidates would benefit from the understanding that a gene codes for a specific protein.
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0610/32 Q6(c)(i) (Cambridge)
Comprehensive responses • A minority of candidates were able to give the name of the type of variation caused by genes only. Limited responses • Most candidates would benefit by reading the question with more care. Commonly, the responses given were genetic terms apparently selected at random such as ‘dominant’, ‘genotype’ and ‘mutation’.
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0610/32 Q6(c)(ii) (Cambridge)
This was a well-known topic. Occasionally a mark was missed because the candidate gave reproduction as an answer which was given in the question.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0610/31 Q8(a) (Cambridge)
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