Monday 8 June 2026 ? Morning
GCSE (9?1) Combined Science A
(Gateway Science)
J250/02 Biology (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 10 minutes
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6 You must have:
9 ? a ruler (cm/mm)4 F You can use:
1 ? a scientific or graphical calculator
8
3 ? an HB pencil
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Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
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 60.
? 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 20 pages.
ADVICE
? Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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Section A
You should spend a maximum of 20 minutes on this section.
Write your answer to each question in the box provided.
1 The diagram shows parts of the water cycle.
Identify process W.
X
Y
Z
W
A Condensation
B Evaporation
C Precipitation
D Transpiration
Your answer [1]
2 What is the role of platelets in the blood?
A To carry oxygen to body cells
B To fight infections by producing antibodies
C To help the blood clot and prevent too much bleeding
D To transport nutrients and waste products around the body
Your answer [1]
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3 Which option shows only communicable diseases?
A Heart disease and HIV
B Heart disease and tuberculosis
C HIV and tuberculosis
D Liver cirrhosis and HIV
Your answer [1]
4 What is the main purpose of selective breeding?
A To increase genetic variation in a population.
B To introduce a new species into a habitat.
C To prevent the extinction of endangered species.
D To produce more organisms with desirable characteristics.
Your answer [1]
5 Which statement describes cancer?
A A deficiency of vitamins and minerals
B A lack of the hormone insulin
C The thickening of blood vessel walls causing swelling
D Uncontrolled cell growth and division
Your answer [1]
6 What is genetic engineering?
A The modification of an organism?s DNA to introduce desirable characteristics.
B The process of breeding animals to increase their population.
C The process of growing plants in a laboratory.
D The use of antibiotics to kill harmful bacteria in the body.
Your answer [1]
© Cambridge OCR 2026 Turn over
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GCSE (9?1) Combined Science A
(Gateway Science)
J250/02 Biology (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 10 minutes
*
2
6 You must have:
9 ? a ruler (cm/mm)4 F You can use:
1 ? a scientific or graphical calculator
8
3 ? an HB pencil
0
9
9 * J 2 5 0 0 2 *
*
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
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 60.
? 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 20 pages.
ADVICE
? Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© Cambridge OCR 2026 [601/8687/2] Cambridge OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (WW/TC) 361012/6 Turn over
for more:
, 2
Section A
You should spend a maximum of 20 minutes on this section.
Write your answer to each question in the box provided.
1 The diagram shows parts of the water cycle.
Identify process W.
X
Y
Z
W
A Condensation
B Evaporation
C Precipitation
D Transpiration
Your answer [1]
2 What is the role of platelets in the blood?
A To carry oxygen to body cells
B To fight infections by producing antibodies
C To help the blood clot and prevent too much bleeding
D To transport nutrients and waste products around the body
Your answer [1]
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for more:
, 3
3 Which option shows only communicable diseases?
A Heart disease and HIV
B Heart disease and tuberculosis
C HIV and tuberculosis
D Liver cirrhosis and HIV
Your answer [1]
4 What is the main purpose of selective breeding?
A To increase genetic variation in a population.
B To introduce a new species into a habitat.
C To prevent the extinction of endangered species.
D To produce more organisms with desirable characteristics.
Your answer [1]
5 Which statement describes cancer?
A A deficiency of vitamins and minerals
B A lack of the hormone insulin
C The thickening of blood vessel walls causing swelling
D Uncontrolled cell growth and division
Your answer [1]
6 What is genetic engineering?
A The modification of an organism?s DNA to introduce desirable characteristics.
B The process of breeding animals to increase their population.
C The process of growing plants in a laboratory.
D The use of antibiotics to kill harmful bacteria in the body.
Your answer [1]
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