14.2· 12 questions · 12 marks · 14 min · 2019–2025· Multiple choice
Every Cambridge IGCSE Biology (9-1) Paper 1 question on sense organs, laid out as 3 A4 pages with the mark scheme below. Nothing is left out. Free to read, no account.



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Biology (9-1) 0970 · Sense organs — Paper 1
IGCSE · topical answer key — answer key (teacher use)
Question
Answer
Marks
| Question | Answer | Marks | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D | 1 | 0970/11 May/June 2019 |
| 2 | A | 1 | 0970/12 Oct/Nov 2019 |
| 3 | B | 1 | 0970/11 May/June 2020 |
| 4 | C | 1 | 0970/12 May/June 2020 |
| 5 | B | 1 | 0970/11 May/June 2021 |
| 6 | C | 1 | 0970/12 Oct/Nov 2021 |
| 7 | A | 1 | 0970/12 Oct/Nov 2022 |
| 8 | C | 1 | 0970/12 May/June 2023 |
| 9 | D | 1 | 0970/11 May/June 2024 |
| 10 | D | 1 | 0970/12 May/June 2024 |
| 11 | D | 1 | 0970/12 May/June 2024 |
| 12 | D | 1 | 0970/12 May/June 2025 |
27 Some structures in the eye are listed. 1 cornea 2 iris 3 lens 4 retina Which structures contain light receptors? A 1, 2 and 3 B 2, 3 and 4 C 2 and 4 only D 4 only
1 marks
Answer: D
23 The diagram shows the eye of a person in a brightly-lit room. P Q What happens to distance P and distance Q when this person moves from the brightly-lit room into a dark room? distance P distance Q A decreases increases B decreases stays the same C increases decreases D stays the same increases
1 marks
Answer: A
22 What is the function of the optic nerve? A to carry impulses from the brain to the retina B to carry impulses from the retina to the brain C to carry light from the brain to the retina D to carry light from the retina to the brain
1 marks
Answer: B
24 Which part of the eye focuses light? A cornea B iris C lens D retina
1 marks
Answer: C
27 What controls how much light enters the eye? A B D C
1 marks
Answer: B
27 A student investigated the effect of changing light intensity on pupil diameter in the eye. The table shows the results. starting pupil diameter final pupil diameter / mm / mm 8 2 Which explanation for the student’s results is correct? A A reduced light intensity reduced the pupil diameter by 75%. B A reduced light intensity reduced the pupil diameter by 25%. C An increased light intensity reduced the pupil diameter by 75%. D An increased light intensity reduced the pupil diameter by 25%.
1 marks
Answer: C
26 Which part of the eye refracts light? A cornea B iris C pupil D retina
1 marks
Answer: A
27 Changes in light intensity cause changes in the diameter of the pupil in the eye. Which rows show the pupil reflex? light intensity pupil diameter 1 high increases 2 high decreases 3 low increases 4 low decreases A 1 and 3 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 2 and 4
1 marks
Answer: C
28 The diagram shows an iris and a pupil in different light conditions. iris pupil light dark Which characteristic of living organisms is this an example of? A growth B movement C excretion D sensitivity
1 marks
Answer: D
25 Which part of the eye contains light receptors? A cornea B iris C lens D retina
1 marks
Answer: D
26 Which row shows the effects of adrenaline secretion? pupil diameter heart rate A decreases decreases B decreases increases C increases decreases D increases increases
1 marks
Answer: D
23 A person touches a hot object which stimulates structure P in the skin. This causes an electrical impulse to be sent through structure Q to the central nervous system. Which row identifies structures P and Q? P Q A effector motor neurone B effector sensory neurone C receptor motor neurone D receptor sensory neurone
1 marks
Answer: D