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Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education

BIOLOGY 0610/33
Paper 3 Theory (Core) October/November 2019
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 80

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This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the
examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the
details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began, which would have
considered the acceptability of alternative answers.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.

Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2019 series for most
Cambridge IGCSE™, Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level
components.

This syllabus is regulated for use in England, Wales and Northern Ireland as a Cambridge International Level 1/Level 2 Certificate.

This document consists of 13 printed pages.

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Generic Marking Principles

These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the specific
content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these marking
principles.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

• the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
• the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
• the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

Marks must be awarded positively:

• marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond the scope
of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
• marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
• marks are not deducted for errors
• marks are not deducted for omissions
• answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the question
as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

Rules must be applied consistently e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level descriptors.

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:

Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may be
limited according to the quality of the candidate responses seen).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or grade
descriptors in mind.

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Question Answer Marks Guidance

1(a)(i) 2
has a jelly coating.

has chloroplasts.

has cilia.

An egg cell

has energy stores.

is very thin.

1(a)(ii) drawing 3
tail drawn onto mid-piece ;

main features max 2 from:

tail / flagellum ;
enzymes; A acrosome
nucleus / genetic material / chromosomes ;
cytoplasm ;
cell membrane ;
AVP ;

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1(b)(i) (largest) nucleus 1

(in the middle) chromosome
(smallest) gene ;

1(b)(ii) DNA ; 1

1(c) xylem (vessels) ; 4

ciliated (cell) ;
palisade (mesophyll cell) ;
red blood (cell) ;

Question Answer Marks Guidance

2(a) sensory (neurone) ; 1

2(b)(i) synapse ; 1

2(b)(ii) electrical signal ; 1

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2(c) 3
includes the brain and spinal cord 9;

is made up of the brain, heart and spinal cord

consists of the central nervous system only

consists of the central and peripheral nervous system 9;

coordinates through the release of hormones

coordinates and regulates body functions 9;

2(d) carbon, hydrogen, oxygen ; 2

nitrogen ;

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2(e) 4
large molecule smaller molecule

cellulose

amino acids

fat

fatty acids and glycerol

glycogen and starch

glucose

protein
;;;;

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3(a) microscope ; 6
membrane ;
nucleus ;
wall ;
vacuole ;
respiration ;

3(b)(i) 4 6 correct = 4 marks

feature mitosis meiosis
4 and 5 correct = 3 marks
produces gametes 9 2 and 3 correct = 2 marks
(9)
1 correct = 1 mark
produces genetically different cells 9

produces genetically identical cells 9

produces new cells during growth and repair to damaged tissues 9

replaces cells 9

used in asexual reproduction 9

3(b)(ii) X and X ; 2
X and Y ;

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4(a) differences between individuals ; 2

of the same species ;

4(b)(i) 140 ; 1

4(b)(ii) 20.0–20.9 (cm) ; 1

4(c) type: continuous / phenotypic ; 2

evidence: range of phenotypes / AW ;

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5(a)(i) label line pointing to testis ; 2

testes / testis ;

5(a)(ii) oestrogen ; 1

5(a)(iii) 3 5 correct = 3 marks

girls only boys and girls
4 or 3 correct = 2 marks
menstruation begins growth of under arm hair 2 or 1 correct = 1 mark
breasts grow growth of pubic hair
pelvis broadens
;;;

5(b) increased rate of breathing ; 2

increased, pulse / heart, rate ;
widening of pupils ;
AVP ; e.g. more glucose in blood / more alert

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6(a)(i) (chemical reactions in cells that) break down of nutrient molecules to release energy ; 2
without using oxygen ;

6(a)(ii) lactic acid ; 1

6(a)(iii) produces carbon dioxide ; 2

produces alcohol ;

6(b)(i) 24 (:1) ;; 2

6(b)(ii) aerobic releases more energy / anaerobic releases less energy ; 2

run faster / run further / less fatigue / AW ;
AVP ;

6(c) 140 ;; 2

6(d) alveoli ; 2
two(-way) ;

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7(a)(i) they will grow towards the light / AW ; 1

7(a)(ii) phototropism ; 1

7(a)(iii) plants make their own food ; 4

light provides energy ;
for photosynthesis ;
ref. to chlorophyll ;
in chloroplasts ;
to produce, carbohydrates / glucose / sugars ;
(energy) needed for growth ;
AVP ;

7(a)(iv) (roots) grow away from the light ; 1

7(b) suitable temperature ; 3

water ;
oxygen ;

7(c) (water absorbed by) osmosis ; 2

vacuole fills with, water / fluid / AW ;
pressure (of the water) ;
pressing / pushing, outwards on the cell wall ;

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8(a) 4
name letter from Fig. 8.1 function

cornea F; refracts light

iris G controls how much light enters the pupil

retina A; contains light receptors

lens ; D focuses light on the retina

optic nerve C carries impulses to the brain ;

8(b) pupil (diameter), gets smaller / constricts ; 2

restricts / reduces / controls, the amount of light entering the eye / AW ;
reflex (action) / involuntary action / automatic / protective ;

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