Sexual reproduction in humans: past paper questions
Real questions on sexual reproduction in humans
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- 0610/31 · May/June 2026 · Q3b(i)[1]
Circle a part where pollen is produced on Figure 3.1.
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On Figure 3.1, label a part that receives pollen during pollination with an X and a label line.
See it on the paper → - 0610/31 · May/June 2026 · Q3b(iii)[3]
Describe how an insect‑pollinated flower would differ from the flowers shown in Figure 3.1.
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · May/June 2026 · Q5b[1]
State the day in a 28-day menstrual cycle when an egg cell is most likely to be released.
See it on the paper → - 0610/32 · May/June 2026 · Q5d[3]
Describe the changes to the lining of the uterus during the menstrual cycle.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · May/June 2026 · Q2f[5]
Organisms can be conserved in captive breeding programmes by using the techniques of artificial insemination (AI) and in vitro fertilisation (IVF). Describe the processes of artificial insemination (AI) and in vitro fertilisation (IVF). artificial insemination (AI) in vitro fertilisation (IVF) Turn over
See it on the paper → - 0610/43 · May/June 2026 · Q3a[4]
Explain how oestrogen and progesterone are involved in the changes shown in Figure 3.1.
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If pregnancy occurs, a placenta will form. Describe two functions of the placenta.
See it on the paper → - 0610/43 · May/June 2026 · Q3d[2]
FSH and LH are two of the hormones that regulate the menstrual cycle. State the roles of FSH and LH. FSH LH
See it on the paper → - 0610/33 · October/November 2025 · Q4a[2]
Describe what is meant by the term fertilisation.
See it on the paper → - 0610/33 · October/November 2025 · Q4b(i)[4]
Complete Table 4.1 by stating the names and functions of the parts labelled G and H in Fig. 4.1. letter in Fig. 4.1 name Table 4.1 function G H
See it on the paper → - 0610/33 · October/November 2025 · Q4b(ii)[1]
State the name of the organ that produces sperm. (ii)
See it on the paper → - 0610/33 · October/November 2025 · Q4b(iii)[1]
State the sex chromosomes in a male human.
See it on the paper → - 0610/33 · October/November 2025 · Q4b(iv)[1]
State the probability that a human baby will be a boy.
See it on the paper → - 0610/41 · October/November 2025 · Q4a(i)[3]
State three features of flowers that attract pollinating insects such as bees.
See it on the paper → - 0610/41 · October/November 2025 · Q4a(ii)[1]
State one way that pollen grains are adapted for pollination by bees.
See it on the paper → - 0610/41 · October/November 2025 · Q4c[3]
On Fig. 4.2, name and draw label lines to: • • the structure that supports an anther a structure that protects the flower bud Fig. 4.2 (c) Fig. 4.2 is a diagram of a cross‑section of an insect‑pollinated flower.
See it on the paper → - 0610/41 · October/November 2025 · Q4d[5]
Describe sexual reproduction in a flower, from the release of pollen to the formation of a zygote.
See it on the paper → - 0610/41 · October/November 2025 · Q4e(iv)[1]
Describe the function of the prostate gland in the male reproductive system.
See it on the paper → - 0610/43 · October/November 2025 · Q6a[4]
Fig. 6.1 is a diagram of the human male reproductive system. G A F B E C D Fig. 6.1 Table 6.1 contains information about the male reproductive system shown in Fig. 6.1. Complete Table 6.1. Table 6.1 letter in Fig. 6.1 name of the structure function scrotum produces seminal fluid transports urine and sperm E
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What examiners said
Most candidates named the egg cell correctly, but ovules, ovaries and sperm were also seen. There was some confusion between the terms ovum and ovule.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0610/31 Q8(b)(i) (Cambridge)
Fertilisation was sometimes described as fusion but was generally well recognised. Some responses incorrectly referred to implantation.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0610/31 Q8(b)(ii) (Cambridge)
Many candidates gained this mark, mostly for zygote but occasionally for fertilised egg cell. Some candidates were confused between zygote, embryo and foetus.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0610/31 Q8(b)(iii) (Cambridge)
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