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Cambridge · O Level · Biology

May/June 2024 — Paper 2 · Variant 2.

15 structured questions · 33 marks

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Topics covered

  • DNA
  • Features of organisms
  • Urinary system
  • Mineral nutrition
  • Uptake and transport of water and ions
  • Selection
  • Asexual and sexual reproduction
  • Sexual reproduction in plants

Questions in this paper

  • Q1bCell structure and function1 marks
  • Q1aCell structure and function4 marksincludes a figure
  • Q2a(i)Features of organisms3 marks
  • Q2a(ii)Features of organisms2 marks
  • Q2c(ii)Selection4 marks
  • Q2b(i)Concept and use of a classification system2 marks
  • Q2b(ii)Concept and use of a classification system1 marks
  • Q2c(i)Selection1 marks
  • Q3b(ii)DNA1 marks
  • Q3b(iv)DNA2 marks
  • Q3b(i)DNA1 marks
  • Q3aInheritance5 marks
  • Q3b(iii)DNA1 marks
  • Q4a(i)Urinary system3 marksincludes a figure
  • Q4a(ii)Urinary system1 marks
  • Q4a(iii)Urinary system1 marks
  • Q4b(i)Urinary system1 marks
  • Q4b(iii)Urinary system3 marks
  • Q4b(ii)Urinary system5 marks
  • Q5a(i)Asexual and sexual reproduction1 marks
  • Q5a(iii)Sexual reproduction in plants4 marks
  • Q5b(ii)Effects of temperature and pH4 marksincludes a figure
  • Q5a(ii)Asexual and sexual reproduction4 marks
  • Q5b(i)Enzyme action2 marks
  • Q6a(i)Mineral nutrition2 marks
  • Q6a(ii)Mineral nutrition4 marks
  • Q6a(iii)Uptake and transport of water and ions3 marks
  • Q6bTranspiration and translocation3 marks
  • Q7b(ii)Effects of humans on ecosystems7 marks
  • Q7aEffects of humans on ecosystems2 marks
  • Q7b(i)Nutrient cycles2 marks

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