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Science Combined 0653: B1. Characteristics of living organisms Topical Past Paper Questions

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Summer (May/Jun) 2026Paper 3

(a) Figure 1.1 shows the structure of the male reproductive system in humans. Figure 1.1 State the letter in Figure 1.1 that identifies the: penis part that produces a fluid for sperm to swim in. [2] (b) Complete the sentences about reproduction in humans. Choose words from the l…

Winter (Oct/Nov) 2025Paper 3

(a) Fig. 1.1 is a diagram of an animal cell and a plant cell. animal cell plant cell Fig. 1.1 Table 1.1 shows information about some of the parts labelled in Fig. 1.1. Complete Table 1.1. Table 1.1 (b) Chloroplasts are needed for photosynthesis. (i) Name the two raw materials use…

Spring (Feb/Mar) 2024Paper 2

A person moves their hand away from a hot object Which characteristic of living organisms is this? A growth B nutrition C reproduction D sensitivity

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