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0610 IGCSE Biology: past papers

65 papers from 2016 to 2025, with 24 questions sorted by syllabus topic.

Characteristics and classification of living organisms Papers 2, 4 · 3 questions

Characteristics and classification3
  1. 0610/42 · Oct/Nov 2024Question 117 marks

    Classifying Chlorella: binomial names, eukaryotic cell structures and the kingdoms of living things.

  2. 0610/42 · May/June 2024Question 114 marks

    Mitochondria, plants vs fungi, and anaerobic respiration in yeast measured by carbon dioxide production.

  3. 0610/42 · May/June 2024Question 514 marks

    Mammal features and sexual reproduction, the female reproductive system and the placenta.

Revise the lesson: Characteristics and classification
Microorganisms and viruses1
  1. 0610/42 · Oct/Nov 2024Question 117 marks

    Classifying Chlorella: binomial names, eukaryotic cell structures and the kingdoms of living things.

Revise the lesson: Microorganisms and viruses

Organisation of the organism Papers 2, 4 · 1 question

Cell structure1
  1. 0610/42 · Oct/Nov 2024Question 117 marks

    Classifying Chlorella: binomial names, eukaryotic cell structures and the kingdoms of living things.

Revise the lesson: Cell structure

Movement into and out of cells Papers 2, 4 · 3 questions

Diffusion and osmosis2
  1. 0610/42 · May/June 2025Question 511 marks

    Active uptake of nitrate ions by root hair cells, nitrogen fixation, and osmosis.

  2. 0610/42 · Oct/Nov 2023Question 112 marks

    Red blood cells and clotting, and an osmosis experiment with red cells in salt solutions.

Revise the lesson: Diffusion and osmosis
Active transport and surface area2
  1. 0610/42 · May/June 2025Question 511 marks

    Active uptake of nitrate ions by root hair cells, nitrogen fixation, and osmosis.

  2. 0610/42 · Oct/Nov 2023Question 313 marks

    Synapses and Parkinson's disease, protein shape and receptor function, and carrier proteins.

Revise the lesson: Active transport and surface area

Biological molecules Papers 2, 4 · 1 question

Biological molecules and food tests1
  1. 0610/42 · Oct/Nov 2023Question 313 marks

    Synapses and Parkinson's disease, protein shape and receptor function, and carrier proteins.

Revise the lesson: Biological molecules and food tests

Enzymes Papers 2, 4 · 2 questions

Enzyme action2
  1. 0610/42 · May/June 2025Question 610 marks

    Effect of pH on two proteases, denaturation, and where proteases act in the gut.

  2. 0610/42 · Oct/Nov 2023Question 412 marks

    Effect of temperature on photosynthesis in leaf discs, and enzymes.

Revise the lesson: Enzyme action

Plant nutrition Papers 2, 4 · 3 questions

Photosynthesis2
  1. 0610/42 · May/June 2024Question 416 marks

    Magnesium and chlorophyll, a hydrogencarbonate indicator experiment on algae in light and dark, and translocation of sucrose.

  2. 0610/42 · Oct/Nov 2023Question 412 marks

    Effect of temperature on photosynthesis in leaf discs, and enzymes.

Revise the lesson: Photosynthesis
Leaf structure and mineral ions2
  1. 0610/42 · May/June 2024Question 416 marks

    Magnesium and chlorophyll, a hydrogencarbonate indicator experiment on algae in light and dark, and translocation of sucrose.

  2. 0610/42 · Oct/Nov 2023Question 214 marks

    Adaptive features of hydrophytes such as the water lily, and comparing stomata numbers.

Revise the lesson: Leaf structure and mineral ions

Human nutrition Papers 2, 4 · 2 questions

Digestion and absorption2
  1. 0610/42 · May/June 2025Question 610 marks

    Effect of pH on two proteases, denaturation, and where proteases act in the gut.

  2. 0610/42 · May/June 2024Question 69 marks

    Types of teeth, the villus and lacteal, and the route of digested protein to the liver.

Revise the lesson: Digestion and absorption

Transport in plants Papers 2, 4 · 2 questions

Transpiration and translocation2
  1. 0610/42 · May/June 2025Question 410 marks

    Adaptive features of xerophytes such as marram grass.

  2. 0610/42 · May/June 2024Question 416 marks

    Magnesium and chlorophyll, a hydrogencarbonate indicator experiment on algae in light and dark, and translocation of sucrose.

Revise the lesson: Transpiration and translocation

Transport in animals Papers 2, 4 · 3 questions

Heart and circulation1
  1. 0610/42 · Oct/Nov 2023Question 514 marks

    Single vs double circulation, blood vessels to organs, and the liver in excretion.

Revise the lesson: Heart and circulation
Blood vessels and blood2
  1. 0610/42 · May/June 2025Question 214 marks

    Identifying blood cells and their functions, and how pathogens are transmitted.

  2. 0610/42 · Oct/Nov 2023Question 112 marks

    Red blood cells and clotting, and an osmosis experiment with red cells in salt solutions.

Revise the lesson: Blood vessels and blood

Diseases and immunity Papers 2, 4 · 2 questions

Disease and immunity2
  1. 0610/42 · May/June 2025Question 214 marks

    Identifying blood cells and their functions, and how pathogens are transmitted.

  2. 0610/42 · Oct/Nov 2023Question 615 marks

    Ovarian hormones, antibodies crossing the placenta, breastfeeding, and passive immunity.

Revise the lesson: Disease and immunity

Gas exchange in humans Papers 2, 4 · 2 questions

Breathing and gas exchange2
  1. 0610/42 · May/June 2025Question 120 marks

    The gas exchange system and breathing in, protecting the airways, and a genetic diagram for cystic fibrosis.

  2. 0610/42 · Oct/Nov 2024Question 215 marks

    The human gas exchange system, protection of the airways, and pressure and volume changes during breathing.

Revise the lesson: Breathing and gas exchange

Respiration Papers 2, 4 · 1 question

Aerobic and anaerobic respiration1
  1. 0610/42 · May/June 2024Question 114 marks

    Mitochondria, plants vs fungi, and anaerobic respiration in yeast measured by carbon dioxide production.

Revise the lesson: Aerobic and anaerobic respiration

Excretion in humans Papers 2, 4 · 2 questions

Kidneys and excretion2
  1. 0610/42 · Oct/Nov 2024Question 318 marks

    Filtration and reabsorption in the kidney nephron from data on blood, filtrate and urine.

  2. 0610/42 · Oct/Nov 2023Question 514 marks

    Single vs double circulation, blood vessels to organs, and the liver in excretion.

Revise the lesson: Kidneys and excretion

Coordination and response Papers 2, 4 · 2 questions

Nervous system and the eye2
  1. 0610/42 · May/June 2024Question 216 marks

    Sense organs, the eye and accommodation, reflex pathways and synapses, and sex-linked colour blindness.

  2. 0610/42 · Oct/Nov 2023Question 313 marks

    Synapses and Parkinson's disease, protein shape and receptor function, and carrier proteins.

Revise the lesson: Nervous system and the eye

Reproduction Papers 2, 4 · 3 questions

Reproduction in plants1
  1. 0610/42 · Oct/Nov 2024Question 411 marks

    Species, self-pollination and cross-pollination, and the parts of a flower.

Revise the lesson: Reproduction in plants
Human reproduction2
  1. 0610/42 · May/June 2024Question 514 marks

    Mammal features and sexual reproduction, the female reproductive system and the placenta.

  2. 0610/42 · Oct/Nov 2023Question 615 marks

    Ovarian hormones, antibodies crossing the placenta, breastfeeding, and passive immunity.

Revise the lesson: Human reproduction

Inheritance Papers 2, 4 · 4 questions

Chromosomes and cell division1
  1. 0610/42 · May/June 2024Question 311 marks

    Where mitosis and meiosis happen in life cycles, and cell specialisation by gene expression.

Revise the lesson: Chromosomes and cell division
Monohybrid inheritance3
  1. 0610/42 · May/June 2025Question 120 marks

    The gas exchange system and breathing in, protecting the airways, and a genetic diagram for cystic fibrosis.

  2. 0610/42 · Oct/Nov 2024Question 511 marks

    Inheritance of ABO blood groups: codominance, discontinuous variation and a genetic diagram.

  3. 0610/42 · May/June 2024Question 216 marks

    Sense organs, the eye and accommodation, reflex pathways and synapses, and sex-linked colour blindness.

Revise the lesson: Monohybrid inheritance

Variation and selection Papers 2, 4 · 3 questions

Variation, mutation and selection3
  1. 0610/42 · May/June 2025Question 410 marks

    Adaptive features of xerophytes such as marram grass.

  2. 0610/42 · Oct/Nov 2024Question 511 marks

    Inheritance of ABO blood groups: codominance, discontinuous variation and a genetic diagram.

  3. 0610/42 · Oct/Nov 2023Question 214 marks

    Adaptive features of hydrophytes such as the water lily, and comparing stomata numbers.

Revise the lesson: Variation, mutation and selection

Organisms and their environment Papers 2, 4 · 2 questions

Nutrient cycles2
  1. 0610/42 · May/June 2025Question 511 marks

    Active uptake of nitrate ions by root hair cells, nitrogen fixation, and osmosis.

  2. 0610/42 · Oct/Nov 2024Question 68 marks

    The nitrogen cycle: fixation, deamination, nitrification and denitrification.

Revise the lesson: Nutrient cycles

Biotechnology and genetic modification Papers 2, 4 · 1 question

Genetic modification1
  1. 0610/42 · May/June 2025Question 315 marks

    Growth of GM maize, how genes are transferred by genetic modification, and the risks and benefits of GM crops.

Revise the lesson: Genetic modification