2025 GCSE (9–1) Biology A (Gateway Science) J247/02 (Foundation Tier) (Verified Question Paper With Mark Scheme Combined June 2025)

Monday 9 June 2025 – Morning GCSE (9–1) Biology A (Gateway Science) J247/02 (Foundation Tier) Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes (Verified Question Paper With Mark Scheme Combined June 2025) INSTRUCTIONS •Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and diagrams. •Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space use the lined pages at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown. •Answer all the questions. •Where appropriate, your answer should be supported with working. Marks might be given for using a correct method, even if your answer is wrong. INFORMATION •The total mark for this paper is 90. •The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ]. •Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*). •This document has 32 pages. ADVICE •Read each question carefully before you start your answer. Section A You should spend a maximum of 30 minutes on this section. Write your answer to each question in the box provided. 1Which row gives the features of a white blood cell? Contains haemoglobin Has a nucleus A B C D Your answer [1] 2A farmer wants to grow strawberry plants that produce strawberries early in the summer. The farmer chooses the plants that make strawberries the earliest and reproduces only these plants. What is the name of the process that the farmer is using? AGene modification BGenetic engineering CNatural selection DSelective breeding Your answer [1] 3Which type of microorganism causes AIDS? ABacterium BFungus CProtist DVirus Your answer [1] 4What is the function of platelets in blood? ACarrying oxygen BClotting CMaintaining body temperature DProducing antibodies Your answer [1] 5Who developed a theory about how characteristics are inherited in pea plants? ADarwin BDarwin and Wallace CMendel DMendel and Wallace Your answer [1] 6Some students want to identify an insect that they found. They use this key to identify the insect. What is the name of the insect that the students found? ALacewing BShield bug CSilverfish DSpringtail Your answer [1] 7Ecotourism can be useful in helping to protect ecosystems. What is a possible disadvantage of ecotourism? AMore money is made available for conservation projects. BMore people visiting the area will produce more rubbish. CMore people will be made aware of the importance of conservation. There will be more jobs for local pe