PRACTICE PAPER FOR 2026 SUMMER EXAMS
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Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes) Paper
reference 1BI0/2H
Biology 2025 Predicted Paper
PAPER 2
Higher Tier
You must have: Total Marks
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Instructions
•• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
centre number and candidate number.
•• Answer all questions.
Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 100.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• structure
In questions marked with an asterisk (*), marks will be awarded for your ability to
your answer logically, showing how the points that you make are related
or follow on from each other where appropriate.
Advice
•• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
Try to answer every question.
• Check your answers if you have time at the end.
, PRACTICE PAPER FOR 2026 SUMMER EXAMS
1. (a) Chloroplasts are organelles found in plant cells.
(i) Which pigment is present in chloroplasts that allows them to absorb light for
photosynthesis? (1)
A. Haemoglobin
B. Chlorophyll
C. Carotene
D. Melanin
(ii) Explain why root hair cells do not contain chloroplasts. (3)
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(b) State two ways in which a prokaryotic cell differs from a eukaryotic cell. (2)
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(c) Describe how the structure of a red blood cell allows it to transport oxygen efficiently. (2)
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(d) Explain the function of the nucleus in a eukaryotic cell. (2)
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(Total for Question 1 = 10 marks)
Edexcel GCSE Biology Question Paper 2H 2025 Predicted
Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information
Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes) Paper
reference 1BI0/2H
Biology 2025 Predicted Paper
PAPER 2
Higher Tier
You must have: Total Marks
Ruler, calculator
Instructions
•• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
centre number and candidate number.
•• Answer all questions.
Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 100.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• structure
In questions marked with an asterisk (*), marks will be awarded for your ability to
your answer logically, showing how the points that you make are related
or follow on from each other where appropriate.
Advice
•• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
Try to answer every question.
• Check your answers if you have time at the end.
, PRACTICE PAPER FOR 2026 SUMMER EXAMS
1. (a) Chloroplasts are organelles found in plant cells.
(i) Which pigment is present in chloroplasts that allows them to absorb light for
photosynthesis? (1)
A. Haemoglobin
B. Chlorophyll
C. Carotene
D. Melanin
(ii) Explain why root hair cells do not contain chloroplasts. (3)
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, PRACTICE PAPER FOR 2026 SUMMER EXAMS
(b) State two ways in which a prokaryotic cell differs from a eukaryotic cell. (2)
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(c) Describe how the structure of a red blood cell allows it to transport oxygen efficiently. (2)
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…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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(d) Explain the function of the nucleus in a eukaryotic cell. (2)
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(Total for Question 1 = 10 marks)
Edexcel GCSE Biology Question Paper 2H 2025 Predicted
