Biology – 0610 and 0970 IGCSE (CIE) Past Papers & Mark Schemes

Browse through IGCSE Biology (syllabus codes 0610 and 0970, CIEs) past papers and mark schemes by Cambridge International Examination (Chemistry CIEs).

There are two main IGCSE Biology syllabi codes (Biology 0610 and Chemistry 0970) and they differ only in terms of the grading scale. The first one, Biology 0610 uses a grading scale between A* and G, whereas the other one, Biology 0970, uses a grading scale between 1 and 9, where 1 is equivalent to an A*. The syllabus content and exam papers are exactly the same for both Biology 0610 and 0970, so go ahead and browse through our selection of past papers and ace your Biology CIEs!

Past Exam Papers

Mark Schemes

2025

February/March 2025
Paper 1 Variant 2: Multiple Choice MCQs (Core) 0610/12 March 2025	Paper 1 Variant 2: MCQs (Core) Mark Scheme 0610/12 March 2025
Paper 2 Variant 2: MCQs (Extended) 0610/22 March 2025	Paper 2 Variant 2: MCQs (Extended) Mark Scheme 0610/22 March 2025
Paper 3 Variant 2: Theory (Core) 0610/32 March 2025	Paper 3 Variant 2: Theory (Core) Mark Scheme 0610/32 March 2025
Paper 4 Variant 2: Theory (Extended) 0610/42 March 2025	Paper 4 Variant 2: Theory (Extended) Mark Scheme 0610/42 March 2025
Paper 5 Variant 2: Practical Test 0610/52 March 2025	Paper 5 Variant 2: Practical Test Mark Scheme 0610/52 March 2025
Paper 6 Variant 2: Alternative to Practical Test 0610/62 March 2025	Paper 6 Variant 2: Alternative to Practical Test Mark Scheme 0610/62 March 2025
Grade Threshold for March 2025

About IGCSE Biology 0610 and 0970 Syllabus

The Cambridge IGCSE Biology 0610 and IGCSE Biology (9-1) 0971 syllabus introduce students to the fundamental principles and processes of biology. The 2 IGCSE Biology sylabi are identical in terms of content, and they both develop scientific knowledge, understanding, and practical skills essential for further study and everyday life. The course is structured into several key topics:

1. Characteristics and Classification of Living Organisms – features of life, classification systems, and use of keys.
2. Cells – cell structure, functions, and cell division.
3. Biological Molecules – carbohydrates, proteins, enzymes, and water.
4. Movement In and Out of Cells – diffusion, osmosis, and active transport.
5. Nutrition – plant and human nutrition, including diet and digestion.
6. Respiration – aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
7. Transport – transport in plants and humans (heart, blood, xylem, phloem).
8. Coordination and Response – nervous system, hormones, and homeostasis.
9. Reproduction – asexual and sexual reproduction in plants and humans.
10. Genetics and Inheritance – chromosomes, DNA, and inheritance patterns.
11. Variation and Selection – natural and artificial selection.
12. Organisms and their Environment – ecosystems, food chains, and human impact.
13. Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
14. Human Influences on Ecosystems

Paper Structure for Biology 0610 and Biology (9-1) 0970

• Core and Extended options are available. Core is for grades C–G, Extended is for A*–E.
• Paper 1 (Core) or Paper 2 (Extended): Multiple-choice (45 minutes)
• Paper 3 (Core) or Paper 4 (Extended): Structured questions (1 hour 15 minutes)
• Paper 5: Practical Test or Paper 6: Alternative to Practical (1 hour)

Papers assess knowledge (AO1), application (AO2), and analysis (AO3). Students can choose between the practical or written alternative depending on their school’s resources.

The IGCSE biology syllabus encourages analytical thinking, problem-solving, and real-world application of biological concepts.

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