B15.1· 26 questions · 26 marks · 31 min · 2008–2025· Multiple choice
Every Cambridge IGCSE Sciences - Co-ordinated (Double) Paper 1 question on asexual reproduction, laid out as 6 A4 pages with the mark scheme below. Nothing is left out. Free to read, no account.





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Sciences - Co-ordinated (Double) 0654 · Asexual reproduction — Paper 1
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| Question | Answer | Marks | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | 1 | 0654/11 May/June 2008 |
| 2 | C | 1 | 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2009 |
| 3 | C | 1 | 0654/11 May/June 2011 |
| 4 | C | 1 | 0654/12 May/June 2011 |
| 5 | C | 1 | 0654/13 May/June 2011 |
| 6 | A | 1 | 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2013 |
| 7 | A | 1 | 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2013 |
| 8 | D | 1 | 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2013 |
| 9 | D | 1 | 0654/12 May/June 2015 |
| 10 | D | 1 | 0654/11 May/June 2016 |
| 11 | C | 1 | 0654/13 May/June 2016 |
| 12 | A | 1 | 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2016 |
| 13 | A | 1 | 0654/11 May/June 2017 |
| 14 | A | 1 | 0654/12 May/June 2017 |
| 15 | A | 1 | 0654/13 May/June 2017 |
| 16 | B | 1 | 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2019 |
| 17 | D | 1 | 0654/11 May/June 2022 |
| 18 | D | 1 | 0654/12 May/June 2022 |
| 19 | D | 1 | 0654/13 May/June 2022 |
| 20 | B | 1 | 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2022 |
| 21 | A | 1 | 0654/11 May/June 2023 |
| 22 | D | 1 | 0654/12 Feb/March 2024 |
| 23 | A | 1 | 0654/12 May/June 2025 |
| 24 | A | 1 | 0654/13 May/June 2025 |
| 25 | B | 1 | 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2025 |
| 26 | B | 1 | 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2025 |
10 In a plant, what leads to offspring that are identical to the parent? A asexual reproduction B insect-pollination C seed dispersal D self-fertilisation
1 marks
Answer: A
11 What are clones? A organisms which are heterozygous B organisms which are homozygous C organisms with the same genotype D organisms with the same phenotype
1 marks
Answer: C
11 Which is an example of cloning? A pollinating flowers by insects B producing offspring by sexual intercourse C producing plants by tissue culture D seeds forming in an ovary
1 marks
Answer: C
11 Which is an example of cloning? A pollinating flowers by insects B producing offspring by sexual intercourse C producing plants by tissue culture D seeds forming in an ovary
1 marks
Answer: C
11 Which is an example of cloning? A pollinating flowers by insects B producing offspring by sexual intercourse C producing plants by tissue culture D seeds forming in an ovary
1 marks
Answer: C
10 In a plant, what leads to offspring that are identical to the parent? A asexual reproduction B insect-pollination C seed germination D sexual reproduction
1 marks
Answer: A
10 In a plant, what leads to offspring that are identical to the parent? A asexual reproduction B insect-pollination C seed germination D sexual reproduction
1 marks
Answer: A
5 Which statement about asexual reproduction is correct? A It involves the formation of a haploid zygote. B It involves the fusion of haploid nuclei. C It produces offspring that are genetically dissimilar to their parents. D It produces offspring that are genetically identical to one another.
1 marks
Answer: D
9 Which statement about reproduction is correct? A Asexual reproduction involves the formation of haploid zygotes. B Asexual reproduction produces offspring from two parents. C Sexual reproduction involves the formation of diploid gametes. D Sexual reproduction produces offspring that are genetically dissimilar.
1 marks
Answer: D
12 Which statement about asexual reproduction is correct? A It involves the formation of diploid zygotes. B It involves the formation of haploid zygotes. C It produces offspring which are genetically dissimilar. D It produces offspring which are genetically identical.
1 marks
Answer: D
12 Which row describes asexual reproduction? only one parent fusion of nuclei ane teeing A Jv v v key B J v x Jv = yes Cc v x v X =no D x v x
1 marks
Answer: C
10 Two plants, P and Q, each give rise to one offspring. The two offspring are genetically identical. How were plants P and Q produced and how did they reproduce? how P and Q how P and Q were produced reproduced A asexually asexually B asexually sexually C sexually asexually D sexually sexually
1 marks
Answer: A
4 In a plant, what leads to offspring that are identical to the parent? A asexual reproduction B insect pollination C seed germination D sexual reproduction
1 marks
Answer: A
4 In a plant, what leads to offspring that are identical to the parent? A asexual reproduction B insect pollination C seed germination D sexual reproduction
1 marks
Answer: A
4 In a plant, what leads to offspring that are identical to the parent? A asexual reproduction B insect pollination C seed germination D sexual reproduction
1 marks
Answer: A
10 Duckweed can reproduce by producing new plants from an original ‘mother plant’ as shown. These plants can then separate off and produce more plants themselves. new plant mother plant What does this demonstrate about how duckweed reproduces? A asexual reproduction which produces genetically different plants B asexual reproduction which produces genetically identical plants C sexual reproduction which produces genetically different plants D sexual reproduction which produces genetically identical plants
1 marks
Answer: B
10 Which statement about asexual reproduction is correct? A It involves the fusion of gametes from one parent. B It involves the fusion of gametes from two parents. C It produces offspring which are genetically different. D It produces offspring which are genetically identical.
1 marks
Answer: D
10 Which statement about asexual reproduction is correct? A It involves the fusion of gametes from one parent. B It involves the fusion of gametes from two parents. C It produces offspring which are genetically different. D It produces offspring which are genetically identical.
1 marks
Answer: D
10 Which statement about asexual reproduction is correct? A It involves the fusion of gametes from one parent. B It involves the fusion of gametes from two parents. C It produces offspring which are genetically different. D It produces offspring which are genetically identical.
1 marks
Answer: D
10 Aphids are insects. The information shown describes part of the lifecycle of the aphid. stage 1 In the spring, wingless females reproduce without fertilisation to produce many female offspring. stage 2 In late summer, both males and females are produced. The female’s eggs are fertilised by the male’s sperm. Which row shows the type of reproduction occurring at stages 1 and 2? stage 1 stage 2 A asexual asexual B asexual sexual C sexual asexual D sexual sexual
1 marks
Answer: B
10 In a plant, what leads to offspring that are genetically identical to the parent? A asexual reproduction B insect pollination C seed germination D sexual reproduction
1 marks
Answer: A
10 Which statements about asexual reproduction are correct? 1 It involves gametes. 2 It produces genetically identical offspring. 3 It only requires one parent. A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 2 and 3 only
1 marks
Answer: D
11 Which statement about reproduction is correct? A Sexual reproduction involves the fusion of two gamete nuclei. B Sexual reproduction results in the production of genetically identical offspring. C Asexual reproduction involves the fusion of two gamete nuclei. D Asexual reproduction results in the production of genetically different offspring.
1 marks
Answer: A
11 Which statement about reproduction is correct? A Sexual reproduction involves the fusion of two gamete nuclei. B Sexual reproduction results in the production of genetically identical offspring. C Asexual reproduction involves the fusion of two gamete nuclei. D Asexual reproduction results in the production of genetically different offspring.
1 marks
Answer: A
10 A certain aquatic plant reproduces by forming offspring from the original plant. offspring original plant Which statement describes the reproduction of this aquatic plant? A asexual reproduction which produces genetically different plants B asexual reproduction which produces genetically identical plants C sexual reproduction which produces genetically different plants D sexual reproduction which produces genetically identical plants
1 marks
Answer: B
10 A certain aquatic plant reproduces by forming offspring from the original plant. offspring original plant Which statement describes the reproduction of this aquatic plant? A asexual reproduction which produces genetically different plants B asexual reproduction which produces genetically identical plants C sexual reproduction which produces genetically different plants D sexual reproduction which produces genetically identical plants
1 marks
Answer: B