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Q1 · Which row correctly links the named process with its description? 0970/11 May/June 2018
29 Which row correctly links the named process with its description? process description A menstruation release of an egg B menstruation shedding of the lining of the uterus C ovulation fusion of nuclei D ovulation start of puberty
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Answer: B
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Q2 · Which method of birth control involves a surgical procedure? 0970/11 May/June 2018
31 Which method of birth control involves a surgical procedure? A condom B contraceptive pill C monitoring body temperature and cervical mucus D vasectomy
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Answer: D
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Q3 · The diagram shows the female reproductive system 0970/12 Oct/Nov 2018
26 The diagram shows the female reproductive system. Where does implantation normally occur? C B A D
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Answer: C
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Q4 · The diagram shows a timeline of a woman’s menstrual cycle, which lasts for 28 days 0970/12 Oct/Nov 2018
28 The diagram shows a timeline of a woman’s menstrual cycle, which lasts for 28 days. 13 14 15 16 12 17 11 18 10 19 9 20 8 21 7 22 6 23 5 menstruation 24 (period) 4 25 3 26 2 27 1 28 On which days of the menstrual cycle is a woman most likely to become pregnant? A days 1– 4 B days 7–10 C days 13–16 D days 20–23
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Answer: C
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Q5 · In humans, what is an example of a secondary sexual characteristic in both males and… 0970/11 May/June 2019
30 In humans, what is an example of a secondary sexual characteristic in both males and females? A hair grows on face B hips widen C fat is deposited on hips and thighs D sexual organs grow
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Answer: D
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Q6 · Which contraceptive method could provide protection from sexually transmitted infections? 0970/11 May/June 2019
31 Which contraceptive method could provide protection from sexually transmitted infections? A condom B diaphragm C hormone implant D vasectomy
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Answer: A
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Q7 · The diagram shows the female reproductive system 0970/12 Oct/Nov 2019
28 The diagram shows the female reproductive system. 3 2 4 1 Where does fertilisation normally occur? A 1 and 2 B 2 only C 3 and 4 D 4 only
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Answer: B
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Q8 · What happens to the uterus lining during menstruation? 0970/11 May/June 2020
29 What happens to the uterus lining during menstruation? A breaks down B new blood vessel growth C implantation of embryo D repair and thickening
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Answer: A
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Q9 · The diagram of the female reproductive system shows where different methods of birth… 0970/11 May/June 2020
30 The diagram of the female reproductive system shows where different methods of birth control can be used. Where would an IUD be placed? B A C D
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Answer: A
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Q10 · When do the following stages occur in a typical human menstrual cycle? 0970/12 May/June 2020
29 When do the following stages occur in a typical human menstrual cycle? bleeding ovulation A days 13 – 14 days 6 – 25 B days 1 – 4 days 27 – 28 C days 6 – 25 days 1 – 4 D days 1 – 4 days 13 – 14
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Answer: D
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Q11 · The graph shows the number of pregnancies in 4 groups of 100 women 0970/12 May/June 2020
30 The graph shows the number of pregnancies in 4 groups of 100 women. Each group used a different method of contraception. 20 number of 10 pregnancies 0 contraceptive intra-uterine diaphragm monitoring body pill device (IUD) temperature The method of contraception which is the most effective is A barrier. B chemical. C natural. D surgical.
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Answer: B
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Q12 · During childbirth, what must happen to the amniotic sac, cervix and the uterus wall? 0970/12 Oct/Nov 2020
30 During childbirth, what must happen to the amniotic sac, cervix and the uterus wall? amniotic sac cervix uterus wall A breaks contracts contracts B breaks dilates contracts C expands contracts relaxes D expands dilates relaxes
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Answer: B
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Q13 · What is a barrier method of birth control? 0970/12 Oct/Nov 2020
31 What is a barrier method of birth control? A contraceptive pill B diaphragm C contraceptive implant D vasectomy
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Answer: B
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Q14 · Which structure in the male reproductive system makes the fluid for sperm to swim in? 0970/11 May/June 2021
31 Which structure in the male reproductive system makes the fluid for sperm to swim in? A penis B scrotum C prostate gland D testis
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Answer: C
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Q15 · The graph shows a woman’s body temperature during the menstrual cycle 0970/11 May/June 2021
32 The graph shows a woman’s body temperature during the menstrual cycle. 37 body temperature / °C 36 menstruation 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 day On which days is the woman most likely to become pregnant? A days 0–5 B days 6–12 C days 13–18 D days 19–28
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Answer: C
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Q16 · Fertilisation is defined as the fusion of the ……X…… of two gametes to form a ……Y…… 0970/12 Oct/Nov 2021
30 Fertilisation is defined as the fusion of the ……X…… of two gametes to form a ……Y…… . Which row completes the sentence? X Y A alleles sex cell B alleles zygote C nuclei sex cell D nuclei zygote
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Answer: D
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Q17 · The effectiveness of different methods of birth control were studied in one country 0970/11 May/June 2022
32 The effectiveness of different methods of birth control were studied in one country. The graph shows the results of the study. 100 80 percentage 60 effectiveness 40 20 0 condom contraceptive injection contraceptive pill femidom monitoring body temperature vasectomy method of birth control Which type of birth control is the most effective in this study? A barrier B chemical C natural D surgical
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Answer: D
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Q18 · What is the name of the ball of cells that forms soon after fertilisation in humans? 0970/12 May/June 2022
31 What is the name of the ball of cells that forms soon after fertilisation in humans? A embryo B ovum C placenta D fetus
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Answer: A
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Q19 · The diagram shows the inheritance of sex in humans 0970/12 May/June 2022
32 The diagram shows the inheritance of sex in humans. male gametes X Y female X XX XY gametes X XX XY A man and a woman have one female child. What is the chance of the couple’s next child being female? A 25% B 50% C 75% D 100%
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Answer: B
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Q20 · The diagrams show four methods of birth control 0970/12 Oct/Nov 2022
32 The diagrams show four methods of birth control.
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Answer: C
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Q21 · In a sperm cell, which structure contains enzymes that can digest the jelly coat of an… 0970/12 May/June 2023
32 In a sperm cell, which structure contains enzymes that can digest the jelly coat of an egg cell? A acrosome B flagellum C mitochondria D nucleus
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Answer: A
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Q22 · The diagram shows some stages in reproduction 0970/12 Oct/Nov 2023
31 The diagram shows some stages in reproduction. female structure M egg which releases eggs cell process cell Q P male structure N sperm which releases sperm cell Which letter correctly identifies the structure or process? A M is the oviduct. B N is the sperm duct. C P is fertilisation. D Q is the gamete.
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Answer: C
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Q23 · Which part of the female reproductive system releases egg cells? 0970/11 May/June 2024
32 Which part of the female reproductive system releases egg cells? A cervix B ovary C oviduct D uterus
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Answer: B
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Q24 · Which adaptive feature of sperm provides the energy that enables it to swim? 0970/11 May/June 2024
33 Which adaptive feature of sperm provides the energy that enables it to swim? A the acrosome B the cell membrane C the flagellum D the mitochondria
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Answer: D
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Q25 · What is the function of the acrosome in a sperm cell? 0970/12 May/June 2024
30 What is the function of the acrosome in a sperm cell? A The acrosome contains enzymes that digest the jelly coat of an egg cell. B The acrosome is needed for the sperm cell to move. C The acrosome releases energy. D The acrosome stores genetic information.
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Answer: A
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Q26 · Which diagram shows fertilisation? 0970/12 May/June 2024
31 Which diagram shows fertilisation? A B key female gamete C D male gamete nucleus
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Answer: C
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Q27 · What is a flagellum? 0970/12 Oct/Nov 2024
32 What is a flagellum? A a ball of cells that implants into the lining of the uterus B a cell structure that releases energy C a cell that forms after the sperm cell fuses with the egg cell D an adaptive feature used for movement of sperm cells
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Answer: D
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Q28 · Which word describes a fertilised cell? 0970/12 Oct/Nov 2024
33 Which word describes a fertilised cell? A acrosome B embryo C gamete D zygote
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Answer: D
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Q29 · What happens to the uterus lining at the start of the menstrual cycle? 0970/11 May/June 2025
30 What happens to the uterus lining at the start of the menstrual cycle? A The uterus lining breaks down. B The uterus lining grows new blood vessels. C An embryo implants in the uterus lining. D The uterus lining repairs and thickens.
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Answer: A
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Q30 · The diagram shows a sperm cell 0970/12 May/June 2025
26 The diagram shows a sperm cell. Which part contains digestive enzymes? A B C D
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Answer: D
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Q31 · The diagram shows a human menstrual cycle 0970/12 May/June 2025
28 The diagram shows a human menstrual cycle. day 0 X day 21 Z day 7 Y day 14 What are represented by X, Y and Z? the lining of the uterus an ovary releases a thick uterus lining is breaking down an egg is maintained A X Y Z B X Z Y C Z Y X D Z X Y
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Answer: A
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Q32 · The diagram shows the human female reproductive system 0970/12 Oct/Nov 2025
25 The diagram shows the human female reproductive system. Where does fertilisation normally take place? A B C D
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Answer: A
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Q33 · The diagram shows a developing fetus 0970/12 Oct/Nov 2025
26 The diagram shows a developing fetus. capillaries in the X mother’s blood uterus lining developing fetus Which structure is represented by X? A amniotic sac B cervix C placenta D umbilical cord
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Answer: C
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