2025 AQA A-LEVEL BIOLOGY Paper 2 Question Paper & Mark Scheme (Merged)
Friday 13 June 2025 [VERIFIED]
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0 1 . 1 In the following passage, the numbered spaces can be filled with biological terms.
Glycolysis is the first stage of respiration. It occurs in the (1) of cells and is an
anaerobic process. Glycolysis involves the (2) of glucose to glucose
phosphate, using ATP. The oxidation of triose phosphate to (3) results in
the net gain of ATP and reduced (4) .
Write the correct biological term beside each number below that matches the space in the passage.
[2 marks]
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4
0 1 . 2 The equation for the aerobic respiration of glucose is:
C6H12O6 + 6 O2 6 CO2 + 6 H2O
Six carbon dioxide molecules are produced from each glucose molecule. Use your
knowledge of the link reaction and Krebs cycle to explain why.
[2 marks]
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0 1 . 3 An inhibitor of the electron transfer chain was added to aerobically respiring yeast cells. box
As aerobic respiration was inhibited, the following changes occurred:
oxygen uptake decreased
ATP production decreased
ethanol was produced.
Explain the changes in the yeast cells following the addition of the inhibitor.
[3 marks]
Oxygen uptake decreased
ATP production decreased
Ethanol was produced
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0 2 . 1 What term is used to describe the maintenance of a stable internal environment? box
[1 mark]
2
0 2 . A high blood glucose concentration can cause dehydration of body cells. Explain why.
Do not refer to ADH or the role of the kidneys in your answer.
[2 marks]
3
0 2 . The hormone glucagon is involved in maintaining a stable blood glucose concentration.
Which is not a result of the action of glucagon? Tick ( ) one
box.
[1 mark]
Activation of a protein kinase enzyme
Activation of cyclic AMP hydrolysis
Gluconeogenesis
Glycogenolysis
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Friday 13 June 2025 [VERIFIED]
, 2
Do not write
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Answer all questions in the spaces provided. box
0 1 . 1 In the following passage, the numbered spaces can be filled with biological terms.
Glycolysis is the first stage of respiration. It occurs in the (1) of cells and is an
anaerobic process. Glycolysis involves the (2) of glucose to glucose
phosphate, using ATP. The oxidation of triose phosphate to (3) results in
the net gain of ATP and reduced (4) .
Write the correct biological term beside each number below that matches the space in the passage.
[2 marks]
1
2
3
4
0 1 . 2 The equation for the aerobic respiration of glucose is:
C6H12O6 + 6 O2 6 CO2 + 6 H2O
Six carbon dioxide molecules are produced from each glucose molecule. Use your
knowledge of the link reaction and Krebs cycle to explain why.
[2 marks]
IB/M/Jun25/7402/2
, 3
Do not write
outside the
0 1 . 3 An inhibitor of the electron transfer chain was added to aerobically respiring yeast cells. box
As aerobic respiration was inhibited, the following changes occurred:
oxygen uptake decreased
ATP production decreased
ethanol was produced.
Explain the changes in the yeast cells following the addition of the inhibitor.
[3 marks]
Oxygen uptake decreased
ATP production decreased
Ethanol was produced
7
Turn over for the next question
Turn over ►
IB/M/Jun25/7402/2
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0 2 . 1 What term is used to describe the maintenance of a stable internal environment? box
[1 mark]
2
0 2 . A high blood glucose concentration can cause dehydration of body cells. Explain why.
Do not refer to ADH or the role of the kidneys in your answer.
[2 marks]
3
0 2 . The hormone glucagon is involved in maintaining a stable blood glucose concentration.
Which is not a result of the action of glucagon? Tick ( ) one
box.
[1 mark]
Activation of a protein kinase enzyme
Activation of cyclic AMP hydrolysis
Gluconeogenesis
Glycogenolysis
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