OCR GCSE (9-1) Gateway Science Biology A (J247) exam questions and past papers
Free OCR GCSE Biology A (Gateway) exam questions by topic, with mark schemes, past papers and model answers.
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OCR GCSE Biology A (Gateway) exam questions by topic
Each pack with its mark scheme.
B1 Cell level systems
OCR GCSE Biology A (Gateway)B1.1 Cell structures
B1.2 What happens in cells and what do cells need
B1.4 Photosynthesis
B2 Scaling up
OCR GCSE Biology A (Gateway)B2.1 Supplying the cell
B2.2 The challenges of size
B3 Organism level systems
OCR GCSE Biology A (Gateway)B3.1 Coordination and control the nervous system
B3.2 Coordination and control the endocrine system
B3.3 Maintaining internal environments
B4 Community level systems
OCR GCSE Biology A (Gateway)B5 Genes, inheritance and selection
OCR GCSE Biology A (Gateway)B5.2 Natural selection and evolution
B6 Global challenges
OCR GCSE Biology A (Gateway)B6.1 Monitoring and maintaining the environment
B6.2 Feeding the human race
B6.3 Monitoring and maintaining health2 packs
Maths skills
OCR GCSE Biology A (Gateway)M1 Arithmetic and numerical computation
M5 Geometry and trigonometry
Working scientifically
OCR GCSE Biology A (Gateway)WS1.1 Development of scientific thinking
WS1.2 Experimental skills and strategies
WS1.3 Analysis and evaluation
WS1.4 Scientific vocabulary quantities units symbols and nomenclature
Foundation tier papers
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Higher tier papers
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