CIE IGCSE Biology 0610 Exam Style Questions
CIE IGCSE Biology Exam Style Questions
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Assessment
For exams in 2023, 2024 and 2025
All candidates take three papers.
Candidates who have studied the Core subject content, or who are expected to achieve a grade D or below, should be entered for Paper 1, Paper 3 and either Paper 5 or Paper 6. These candidates will be eligible for grades C to G.
Candidates who have studied the Extended subject content (Core and Supplement), and who are expected to achieve a grade C or above, should be entered for Paper 2, Paper 4 and either Paper 5 or Paper 6. These candidates will be eligible for grades A* to G.
For exams in 2026, 2027 and 2028 ( No Change)
All candidates take three components. Candidates will be eligible for grades A* to G.
Candidates who have studied the Core syllabus content, or who are expected to achieve a grade D or below, should be entered for Paper 1, Paper 3 and either Paper 5 or Paper 6. These candidates will be eligible for grades C to G.
Candidates who have studied the Extended syllabus content (Core and Supplement), and who are expected to achieve a grade C or above, should be entered for Paper 2, Paper 4 and either Paper 5 or Paper 6. These candidates will be eligible for grades A* to G.
Core candidates take:
Core candidates – Paper 1
- Time: 45 minutes (40 marks)
- 40 four-choice multiple-choice questions Questions will be based on the Core subject content
- No marks deducted from incorrect answers
- 30% weight
- Externally assessed
Core candidates – Paper 3
- Time: 75 minutes (80 marks)
- Short-answer and structured questions Questions will be based on the Core subject content
- No marks deducted from incorrect answers
- 50% weight
- Externally assessed
Paper 1 Multiple Choice (Core)
Unit 1. Characteristics and classification of living organisms
Unit 2. Organization of the organism
Unit 3. Movement into and out of cells
Unit 4. Biological molecules
Unit 5. Enzymes
Unit 6. Plant nutrition
Unit 7. Human nutrition
Unit 8. Transport in plants
Unit 9. Transport in animals
Unit 10. Diseases and immunity
Unit 11. Gas exchange in humans
Unit 12. Respiration
Unit 13. Excretion in humans
Unit 14. Coordination and response
Unit 15. Drugs
Unit 18. Variation and selection
Unit 19. Organisms and their environment
Unit 20. Human influences on ecosystems
Unit 21. Biotechnology and genetic modification
Paper 3 Theory (Core)
Core candidates – Paper 1
- Time: 45 minutes (40 marks)
- 40 four-choice multiple-choice questions Questions will be based on the Core subject content
- No marks deducted from incorrect answers
- 30% weight
- Externally assessed
Core candidates – Paper 3
- Time: 75 minutes (80 marks)
- Short-answer and structured questions Questions will be based on the Core subject content
- No marks deducted from incorrect answers
- 50% weight
- Externally assessed
Unit 1. Characteristics and classification of living organisms
Unit 2. Organisation of the organism
Unit 3. Movement into and out of cells
Unit 4. Biological molecules
Unit 5. Enzymes
Unit 6. Plant nutrition
Unit 7. Human nutrition
Unit 8. Transport in plants
Unit 9. Transport in animals
Unit 10. Diseases and immunity
Unit 11. Gas exchange in humans
Unit 12. Respiration
Unit 13. Excretion in humans
Unit 14. Coordination and response
Unit 15. Drugs
Unit 18. Variation and selection
Unit 19. Organisms and their environment
Unit 20. Human influences on ecosystems
Unit 21. Biotechnology and genetic modification
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