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The document is a question paper for CIE IGCSE Biology focusing on the topic of reproduction in plants and humans. It includes multiple-choice questions assessing knowledge of cell types, hormones, and reproductive processes. The questions vary in difficulty and cover key concepts related to human and plant reproduction.

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Biology - Reproduction 2

The document is a question paper for CIE IGCSE Biology focusing on the topic of reproduction in plants and humans. It includes multiple-choice questions assessing knowledge of cell types, hormones, and reproductive processes. The questions vary in difficulty and cover key concepts related to human and plant reproduction.

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16.1 Reproduction in Plants & Humans


Question Paper

Course CIE IGCSE Biology


Section 16. Reproduction
Topic 16.1 Reproduction in Plants & Humans
Difficulty Easy

Time allowed: 10

Score: /5

Percentage: /100

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Question 1
Students were discussing how to remember the difference between two groups of cells, ‘many, minute and motile’ or ‘few,
fat and fixed’.
What group of cells were they referring to?
A. Male and female gametes
B. Animal and plant cells
C. Red and white blood cells
D. Xylem and phloem cells
[1 mark]

Question 2
The statements below are about different hormones in the human body.
1. Produced by the pancreas.
2. Causes the voice to deepen at puberty.
3. Causes an egg to mature in the menstrual cycle.
4. Promotes the development of stronger muscles.
Which of these statements are correct for testosterone?
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 4
C. 3 and 4
D. 4 only
[1 mark]

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Question 3
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There are a number of hormones that control fertility in women.
Which one of these maintains the lining during pregnancy?
A. Oestrogen
B. Progesterone
C. FSH
D. Testosterone
[1 mark]

Question 4
The diagram shows a human sperm cell. The sperm cell has many mitochondria in the mid section.

How do the mitochondria help the sperm carry out its function?
A. They carry the genetic information from the male parent.
B. They release energy for movement.
C. They help the sperm enter the egg.
D. They make proteins.
[1 mark]

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Question 5
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Which of the following is not an advantage of asexual reproduction?
A. Population numbers can increase rapidly when conditions are favourable.
B. Asexual reproduction is very time and energy efficient.
C. It leads to increased genetic variation within a population.
D. Asexual reproduction enables organisms to exploit suitable environments fast.
[1 mark]

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