Sexual reproduction in plants — Paper 1 · IGCSE Science - Combined 0653

9 The diagram shows a section through a flower. Where does fertilisation occur? A B C D

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Answer: D

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10 During pollination, pollen grains are transferred from A anther to ovule. B anther to stigma. C stigma to anther. D stigma to ovule.

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Answer: B

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9 A variety of potato plant produces red tubers (‘potatoes’) that grow into new potato plants which then produce red ‘potatoes’ the following year. Why is this? A Asexual reproduction produces identical potato plants. B Asexual reproduction results in different coloured ‘potatoes’. C Sexual reproduction requires the potato plant to produce flowers. D Sexual reproduction produces only red coloured ‘potatoes’.

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Answer: A

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10 After it has been fertilised, which part of a flower develops into a seed? A egg B ovary C ovule D pollen

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2006

10 Which structure in a flower produces pollen? A sepal B stamen C stigma D style

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Answer: B

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11 A gardener uses only asexual reproduction to produce clones of a flowering plant. The original plant had red flowers but some cloned plants had blue flowers. What explains this change in flower colour? A height of plant B insect pollination C variation caused by genes D variation caused by the environment

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Answer: D

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9 It is possible to grow plants that are genetically identical. What are plants grown in this way called? A clones B gametes C seeds D zygotes

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Answer: A

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11 In which part of a plant is the embryo found? A anther B pollen grain C seed D stigma

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Answer: C

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10 A potato is cut into two portions, X and Y. Both portions produce shoots that grow into new plants. X Y shoot root Which statement about the two new plants is not true? A They are clones. B They come from different zygotes. C They contain identical genes in each cell. D They have the same parent.

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Answer: B

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11. Which type of variation can be inherited by offspring? variation caused variation caused by genes by environment A v v B v x Cc x v D x x key J/ = variation can be inherited X = variation cannot be inherited

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Answer: B

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10 Which event that happens in the ovary of a flower starts seed formation? A conservation B fertilisation C germination D pollination

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Answer: B

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11 Which is not responsible for variation in characteristics in a plant? A chromosomes B cloning C environment D genes

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2008

10 After fertilisation, which part of a flower develops into a seed? A egg B ovary C ovule D pollen

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Answer: C

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11 Ten plants are produced asexually from one parent plant. The diagram shows these ten plants after they have grown for a few weeks in two separate groups. group 1 group 2 What is the explanation for the difference between the two groups of plants? A All the plants are genetically identical and are growing in the same conditions. B All the plants are genetically identical but are growing in different conditions. C The plants are genetically different and are growing in the same conditions. D The plants are genetically different and are growing in different conditions.

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2009

10 A variety of potato plant produces red tubers (‘potatoes’) that grow into new potato plants which then produce red ‘potatoes’ the following year. Why is this? A Asexual reproduction produces identical potato plants. B Asexual reproduction results in different coloured ‘potatoes’. C Sexual reproduction produces only red ‘potatoes’. D Sexual reproduction requires the potato plant to produce flowers.

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Answer: A

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12 The diagram shows a section through a flower. Where does fertilisation occur? A B C D

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2010

11 A variety of potato plant produces red tubers (‘potatoes’) that grow into new potato plants which then produce red ‘potatoes’ the following year. Why is this? A Asexual reproduction produces identical potato plants. B Asexual reproduction results in different coloured ‘potatoes’. C Sexual reproduction produces only red ‘potatoes’. D Sexual reproduction requires the potato plant to produce flowers.

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2010

12 The diagram shows a section through a flower. Where does fertilisation occur? A B C D

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2010

11 A variety of potato plant produces red tubers (‘potatoes’) that grow into new potato plants which then produce red ‘potatoes’ the following year. Why is this? A Asexual reproduction produces identical potato plants. B Asexual reproduction results in different coloured ‘potatoes’. C Sexual reproduction produces only red ‘potatoes’. D Sexual reproduction requires the potato plant to produce flowers.

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2010

12 The diagram shows a section through a flower. Where does fertilisation occur? A B C D

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Answer: D

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11 The table shows the names of plant reproductive structures. Which does not link a structure with what it contains? structure what it contains A anther pollen grain B fruit seed C seed embryo D style ovule

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2010

11 The table shows the names of plant reproductive structures. Which does not link a structure with what it contains? structure what it contains A anther pollen grain B fruit seed C seed embryo D style ovule

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2010

12 The table shows the names of plant reproductive structures. Which does not link a structure with what it contains? structure what it contains A anther pollen grain B fruit seed C seed embryo D style ovule

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Answer: D

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10 Which feature must all members of the same clone of a plant have in common? A They all grow at the same rate. B They all grow from seeds. C They all have fruits of the same size. D They all have the same alleles.

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Answer: D

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11 The diagram shows a section through a flower. P Q R Where are the male gametes made and where are the female gametes made? male gametes female gametes A P Q B P R C Q P D Q R

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2011

9 The diagram shows a section through a flower. P Q R Where are the male gametes made and where are the female gametes made? male gametes female gametes A P Q B P R C Q P D Q R

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Answer: B

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10 Which feature must all members of the same clone of a plant have in common? A They all grow at the same rate. B They all grow from seeds. C They all have fruits of the same size. D They all have the same alleles.

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Answer: D

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11. Which type or types of variation in organisms can be inherited? variation caused by | variation caused by genes the environment A Jv v key B v x v=yes Cc x v X =no D x x

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Answer: B

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10 A species of animal reproduces both sexually and asexually. Which offspring will be clones? offspring from sexual offspring from reproduction asexual reproduction A v v B v x Cc x v D x x

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2011

9 Aspecies of animal reproduces both sexually and asexually. Which offspring will be clones? offspring from sexual offspring from reproduction asexual reproduction A v v B v x Cc x v D x x

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2011

13 Albino humans cannot make any pigment in their skin. A pale-skinned student, who is not an albino, sits in the sun on a number of days. The student’s skin becomes suntanned (darker). What causes this suntanning to happen? A the environment and the student’s albino alleles B the environment and the student’s non-albino alleles C the environment only D the student’s genes only

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2011

8 A species of animal reproduces both sexually and asexually. Which offspring will be clones? offspring from sexual offspring from reproduction asexual reproduction A v v B v x Cc x v D x x

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2011

11 The diagram shows a section through a flower immediately after pollination. P Q Which row identifies structures P and Q? P Q A pollen grain anther B pollen grain stigma C zygote anther D zygote stigma

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Answer: B

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11 The diagram shows a section through a flower immediately after pollination. P Q Which row identifies structures P and Q? P Q A pollen grain anther B pollen grain stigma C zygote anther D zygote stigma

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2012

9 The diagram shows a section through a flower. Which part receives pollen during pollination? C B D A

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2013

11 What describes sexual reproduction? A Diploid gametes form a haploid zygote, offspring genetically dissimilar to parents. B Diploid gametes form a haploid zygote, offspring genetically similar to parents. C Haploid gametes form a diploid zygote, offspring genetically dissimilar to parents. D Haploid gametes form a diploid zygote, offspring genetically similar to parents.

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Answer: C

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12 What describes asexual reproduction? number of a zygote is offspring identical parents produced to the parent A 1 no yes B 1 yes no C 2 no yes D 2 yes no

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2013

10 The diagram shows a section through a flower. Q P R S In which parts of the flower are pollen grains produced and received? pollen grains pollen grains produced received A P S B Q P C R Q D S R

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2013

10 The diagram shows a section through a flower. Q P R S In which parts of the flower are pollen grains produced and received? pollen grains pollen grains produced received A P S B Q P C R Q D S R

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Answer: B

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11 The diagram shows a section through a flower. 1 3 2 4 Which row in the table identifies male and female parts? male part female part A 1 2 B 2 4 C 3 1 D 4 3

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Answer: A

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11 What is the function of the sepals in most insect-pollinated plants? A to attract insects with colour B to make nectar C to manufacture pollen D to protect flower buds

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2014

12 The diagram shows a section through a flower. P Q R Where are the male and female gametes (sex cells) made? male gametes female gametes A P Q B P R C Q P D Q R

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2014

12 The diagram shows a section through a flower. P Q R Where are the male and female gametes (sex cells) made? male gametes female gametes A P Q B P R C Q P D Q R

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2014

10 What is the function of the sepals in most insect-pollinated plants? A to attract insects with colour B to make nectar C to manufacture pollen D to protect flower buds

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2014

13 The diagram shows a section through a flower. P Q R Where are the male and female gametes (sex cells) made? male gametes female gametes A P Q B P R C Q P D Q R

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2014

11 The diagram shows a cross-section though part of a stamen of a plant. P Q Which row identifies P and Q? P Q A anther egg B anther pollen grain C stigma egg D stigma pollen grain

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Answer: B

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12 What are features of asexual reproduction? number of presence production parents of gametes | of azygote A 1 v v B 1 x x Cc 2 v x D 2 x v

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Answer: B

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11 The diagram shows a section through a flower. P Q R Which row correctly identifies the labelled parts of the flower? P Q R A anther ovary stigma B anther stigma ovary C stamen carpel sepal D stamen sepal carpel

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2015

11 Which structure in a flower produces pollen? A sepal B stamen C stigma D style

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2015

11 Which structure in a flower produces pollen? A sepal B stamen C stigma D style

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2015

10 The diagram shows the root of a plant exposed to light and gravity, and the same root a day later. light gravity Light does not influence the growth of roots in this plant. Which row shows how the root has responded? geotropism phototropism A grows away from the stimulus no response B grows towards the stimulus no response C no response grows away from the stimulus D no response grows towards the stimulus

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2015

11 Which structure in a flower produces pollen? A sepal B stamen C stigma D style

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2015

11 Which statement about sexual reproduction is always correct? A It involves only one parent. B It involves the fusion of nuclei. C It produces genetically identical offspring. D It takes place only in animals.

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2016

11 The diagram shows a section through a flower. 1 2 3 4 Which numbers identify anther and ovary? anther ovary A 1 2 B 1 4 C 2 4 D 3 2

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Answer: B

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12 Some seeds are left in a warm place in different conditions. Which seeds will germinate but will be able to grow only for a short time? ight | Present | present Al v J J Bil v J x cl ov x J pD| x J J

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2016

10 The diagram shows a section through a flower. 1 3 2 4 Which row in the table identifies male and female parts? male part female part A 1 2 B 2 4 C 3 1 D 4 3

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2016

10 The diagram shows a section through a flower. 1 3 2 4 Which row in the table identifies male and female parts? male part female part A 1 2 B 2 4 C 3 1 D 4 3

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2016

10 The diagram shows a section through a flower. 1 3 2 4 Which row in the table identifies male and female parts? male part female part A 1 2 B 2 4 C 3 1 D 4 3

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2016

10 What is a product of asexual reproduction? A a diploid nucleus due to fertilisation B a zygote C genetically dissimilar offspring D genetically identical offspring

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 Feb/March 2017

10 Which part of a plant protects the flower when it is a bud? A petal B sepal C stem D stigma

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Answer: B

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10 Which environmental factor is not a requirement for the germination of most seeds? A light B oxygen C suitable temperature D water

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2017

10 Which environmental factor is not a requirement for the germination of most seeds? A light B oxygen C suitable temperature D water

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2017

11 The diagram shows a flower. W What is the function of part W? A attracts insects B produces pollen C protects bud D receives pollen

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2017

11 The diagrams show shoots of maize seedlings. Which shoot shows a geotropic response in which it grows away from the stimulus? A B C D light light gravity gravity

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Answer: A

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10 What is the result of a tropism? A feeding B gravity C growth D light

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 Feb/March 2018

11 The diagram shows a section through a flower. P Q R Where are the male and female gametes (sex cells) made? male gametes female gametes A P Q B P R C Q P D Q R

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 Feb/March 2018

11 The anthers are part of which flower structure? A carpels B sepals C stamens D stigma

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2018

11 The anthers are part of which flower structure? A carpels B sepals C stamens D stigma

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2018

9 A plant produces flowers with stigmas and ovaries, but no anthers. What effect will this have on the plant? A It cannot be insect-pollinated. B It cannot produce seeds. C It will only be able to reproduce asexually. D It will not be able to produce pollen grains.

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2018

11. Which row is correct for sexual reproduction? genetically different one zygote offspring produced parent produced A v Jv x B J x J Cc x v x D x x J

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 Feb/March 2019

9 Diagram 1 shows a growing seedling after the first few days’ growth. The seedling was then rotated, held in the position shown in diagram 2 and placed in the dark for three days. diagram 1 diagram 2 What is the shape of the seedling three days later? A B C D

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2019

10 What are the features of sexual reproduction? fusion nature of offspring of nuclei A no genetically dissimilar B yes genetically identical C no genetically identical D yes genetically dissimilar

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2019

11 The diagram shows a section through an insect-pollinated flower. 1 2 3 4 Which labels are correct? anther petal sepal stigma A 1 3 4 2 B 1 4 3 2 C 2 3 4 1 D 2 4 3 1

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2019

9 What are the features of sexual reproduction? fusion nature of offspring of nuclei A no genetically dissimilar B yes genetically identical C no genetically identical D yes genetically dissimilar

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2019

10 The diagram shows half a flower. 1 2 3 Where are the female and male gametes made? female male A 1 2 B 1 3 C 2 1 D 3 1

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2019

9 What are the features of sexual reproduction? fusion nature of offspring of nuclei A no genetically dissimilar B yes genetically identical C no genetically identical D yes genetically dissimilar

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2019

10 Which process is the transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma? A fertilisation B germination C pollination D transpiration

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2019

11 Which statement about sexual reproduction is always correct? A It involves only one parent. B It involves the fusion of nuclei. C It produces genetically identical offspring. D It takes place only in animals.

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2019

12 A student set up an experiment to investigate the conditions needed for the germination of seeds. She set up four Petri dishes, as shown. seeds on filter paper Petri dish The table shows how the seeds were treated. In which Petri dish would most seeds germinate? temperature watered A warm no B warm yes C cold no D cold yes

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2019

10 The diagram shows an onion bulb supported above water in a glass jar. Light is shone onto one side of the jar only. The bulb has been left for a few days in a laboratory. onion supporting pin roots glass jar light water Which tropic responses have caused the roots to grow as they now appear? gravitropism causes phototropism causes the roots to grow the roots to grow A away from gravity away from light B away from gravity towards light C towards gravity away from light D towards gravity towards light

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 Feb/March 2020

11 The diagram shows a section through a flower. Y X What are the correct labels and functions for parts X and Y of the flower? X Y label function label function A petal attracts insects anther produces pollen grains B petal protects flower ovary produces pollen grains C sepal attracts insects anther contains egg cells D sepal protects flower ovary contains egg cells

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/12 Feb/March 2020

11 Which is a definition of asexual reproduction? A production of genetically different offspring from one parent B production of genetically different offspring from two parents C production of genetically identical offspring from one parent D production of genetically identical offspring from two parents

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2020

10 Which row describes asexual reproduction? number of a zygote is offspring identical parents produced to the parent A 1 no yes B 1 yes no C 2 no yes D 2 yes no

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2020

11 Which conditions are needed for the germination of seeds? 1 oxygen 2 suitable temperature 3 water A 1 and 2 only B 1 and 3 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2020

11 Which row describes asexual reproduction? number of a zygote is offspring identical parents produced to the parent A 1 no yes B 1 yes no C 2 no yes D 2 yes no

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2020

12 On which part of a flower is pollen deposited during pollination? A ovary B stamen C stigma D style

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2020

9 Which row describes asexual reproduction? number of a zygote is offspring identical parents produced to the parent A 1 no yes B 1 yes no C 2 no yes D 2 yes no

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2020

10 The diagram shows a section through a buttercup flower. Which structure produces pollen grains? A D B C

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2020

11 Which row is correct for asexual reproduction? offspring are number of parents genetically identical A yes one B yes two C no one D no two

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/12 Feb/March 2021

10 The diagram shows a parent plant. parent plant Which offspring has been produced by asexual reproduction from this plant? A B C D

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2021

10 Which part of a flower is not required for pollination? A anther B sepal C stamen D stigma

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2021

10 What is a feature of asexual reproduction? A development and growth of a zygote B fusion of the nuclei of two cells C offspring are all genetically different D only requires a single parent

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 Feb/March 2022

10 A plant seedling is pinned horizontally onto a damp board inside a light-proof box. The diagrams show the seedling at the start of the experiment and after 72 hours. start of experiment after 72 hours light-proof box root shoot pin damp board Which response is shown by the root and the shoot? root shoot A gravitropism gravitropism B gravitropism phototropism C phototropism gravitropism D phototropism phototropism

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2022

11 A student investigates germination in bean seeds. In which set of conditions will the seeds germinate? water no water no water water carbon dioxide oxygen carbon dioxide oxygen

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2022

10 Some examples of how parts of a plant grow are listed. 1 grow away from gravity 2 grow away from the direction of light 3 grow towards gravity 4 grow towards the direction of light Which growth responses are due to gravitropism? A 1, 2 and 4 B 1 only C 1 and 3 D 3 only

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2022

11 Which statement about asexual reproduction is correct? A It produces genetically different offspring from 1 parent. B It produces genetically different offspring from 2 parents. C It produces genetically identical offspring from 1 parent. D It produces genetically identical offspring from 2 parents.

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2022

11 The diagram shows a seed germinating in soil. soil surface shoot root Which tropic responses are taking place in the shoot and root while they are still underground? shoot root A gravitropism gravitropism B gravitropism phototropism C phototropism gravitropism D phototropism phototropism

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2022

10 The diagram shows a plant, lit from one side. light Which tropic responses are shown by the shoot and root? shoot root A gravitropism only gravitropism and phototropism B phototropism only gravitropism and phototropism C gravitropism and phototropism gravitropism only D gravitropism and phototropism phototropism only

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2022

11 What are two features of sexual reproduction? feature 1 feature 2 A fusion of two identical nuclei requires two different parents B fusion of two zygotes offspring are genetically identical C offspring are genetically different fusion of two different nuclei D only requires a single parent development from a single zygote

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2022

12 Where are male gametes made in a flower? A anther B filament C stigma D style

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2022

12 Where are male gametes made in a flower? A anther B filament C stigma D style

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2022

11 The diagram shows a section through a flower. P Q R Which row identifies the labelled parts of the flower? P Q R A anther ovary stigma B anther stigma ovary C stamen carpel sepal D stamen sepal carpel

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 Feb/March 2023

11 Which structure in a flower produces pollen? A sepal B stamen C stigma D style

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2023

11 Which row describes asexual reproduction? number of offspring genetically parents involved identical to each other A 1 yes B 1 no C 2 yes D 2 no

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2023

12 The diagram shows a section through an insect-pollinated flower. 1 2 3 4 Which labels are correct? anther petal sepal stigma A 1 3 4 2 B 1 4 3 2 C 2 3 4 1 D 2 4 3 1

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2023

10 Which definition of asexual reproduction is correct? A production of genetically different offspring from one parent B production of genetically different offspring from two parents C production of genetically identical offspring from one parent D production of genetically identical offspring from two parents

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2023

11 Which environmental conditions are normally necessary for seed germination? suitable light oxygen water temperature A no yes no yes B no yes yes yes C yes no yes no D yes yes yes yes

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2023

10 Which row is correct for sexual reproduction? genetically different one zygote offspring produced parent produced A v Jv x B Jv x Jv Cc x v x D x x Jv

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2023

9 Which statement about the growth response of plant roots is correct? A They grow away from gravity and away from light. B They grow away from gravity and towards light. C They grow towards gravity and away from light. D They grow towards gravity and towards light.

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2023

10 Which row describes asexual reproduction? offspring number of a zygote is genetically identical parents produced to the parent A 1 no yes B 1 yes no C 2 no yes D 2 yes no

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2023

11 Which statement describes fertilisation in a flowering plant? A fusion of a pollen nucleus with a nucleus in the ovule B fusion of a pollen nucleus with the stigma C transfer of a pollen grain from the anther to the stigma D transfer of a pollen grain from the filament to the stigma

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2023

10 Which row describes asexual reproduction? offspring number of a zygote is genetically identical parents produced to the parent A 1 no yes B 1 yes no C 2 no yes D 2 yes no

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2023

11 Which statement describes fertilisation in a flowering plant? A fusion of a pollen nucleus with a nucleus in the ovule B fusion of a pollen nucleus with the stigma C transfer of a pollen grain from the anther to the stigma D transfer of a pollen grain from the filament to the stigma

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2023

11 Which row is correct for asexual reproduction? genetically fusion of number of identical nuclei parents offspring A no yes two B yes no one C no yes one D yes no two

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2024

11 Which statement about offspring produced by asexual reproduction is correct? A The offspring are genetically different from one another. B The offspring are genetically identical to their parent. C The offspring are produced by two parents. D The offspring are produced by the fusion of gametes.

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2024

11 A plant is grown without light. Which tropic responses are shown by the roots and shoots of the plant? root response shoot response A gravitropism gravitropism B gravitropism phototropism C phototropism gravitropism D phototropism phototropism

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2024

12 What describes the transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma? A asexual reproduction B fertilisation C germination D pollination

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2024

10 Which statement is correct? A Asexual reproduction results in the formation of a zygote. B Asexual reproduction results in genetically identical offspring from one parent. C Sexual reproduction only occurs in animals. D Sexual reproduction results in genetically identical offspring from two parents.

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2024

10 Which statement is correct? A Asexual reproduction results in the formation of a zygote. B Asexual reproduction results in genetically identical offspring from one parent. C Sexual reproduction only occurs in animals. D Sexual reproduction results in genetically identical offspring from two parents.

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2024

11 What is the function of the sepals in most insect-pollinated plants? A to attract insects B to make nectar C to make pollen D to protect flower buds

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2025

12 The diagram shows dishes containing the same type of seeds in different conditions. Each dish is placed in atmospheric air and at a temperature suitable for germination. light box that blocks light light box that blocks light seed dry cotton wool dry cotton wool wet cotton wool wet cotton wool 1 2 3 4 In which dishes will the seeds germinate? A 1 and 3 B 2 and 4 C 3 and 4 D 4 only

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Answer: C

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10 What is the definition of pollination? A the transfer of pollen grains from an anther to an ovule B the transfer of pollen grains from an anther to a stigma C the transfer of pollen grains from a stigma to an anther D the transfer of pollen grains from a stigma to an ovule

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Answer: B

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11 A student investigates the conditions needed for the germination of seeds. Which seeds germinate first? A B C D 5 °C 5 °C 20 °C 20 °C seeds dry damp dry damp cotton wool cotton wool cotton wool cotton wool

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Answer: D

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11 A student investigates the conditions needed for the germination of seeds. Which seeds germinate first? A B C D 5 °C 5 °C 20 °C 20 °C seeds dry damp dry damp cotton wool cotton wool cotton wool cotton wool

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Answer: D

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