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Tuesday 13 May 2025 – Afternoon
GCSE (9–1) Biology A (Gateway Science)
J247/01 (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.
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Section A
You should spend a maximum of 30 minutes on this
section. Write your answer to each question in the box
provided.
1 Which of these is a plant hormone?
A Auxin
B FSH
C Insulin
D Testosterone
Your answer [1]
2 Which system in the human body releases hormones from glands?
A Circulatory system
B Endocrine system
C Nervous system
D Respiratory system
Your answer [1]
3 Which molecule supplies cells with their energy requirements?
A Amino acid
B ATP
C Auxin
D DNA
Your answer [1]
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4 Which piece of equipment is used to measure the rate of water uptake from a leafy
shoot?
A Microscope
B Potometer
C Thermometer
D Water bath
Your answer [1]
5 A student tests a sample of milk to see if it contains sugar.
Which reagent would the student use and what colour would be observed for a
positive result?
Colour observed for a
Reagent
positive result
A Benedict’s solution purple
B Benedict’s solution red
C Biuret solution purple
D Biuret solution red
Your answer [1]
6 Which two substances are products of anaerobic respiration in plants?
A Ethanol and carbon dioxide
B Glucose and carbon dioxide
C Lactic acid and carbon dioxide
D Water and carbon dioxide
Your answer [1]
© OCR
2025
Tuesday 13 May 2025 – Afternoon
GCSE (9–1) Biology A (Gateway Science)
J247/01 (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.
© OCR 2025
OCR is an exempt
[601/8589/2] DC
Charity Turn over
(PQ/SG) 362669/6
, 3
Section A
You should spend a maximum of 30 minutes on this
section. Write your answer to each question in the box
provided.
1 Which of these is a plant hormone?
A Auxin
B FSH
C Insulin
D Testosterone
Your answer [1]
2 Which system in the human body releases hormones from glands?
A Circulatory system
B Endocrine system
C Nervous system
D Respiratory system
Your answer [1]
3 Which molecule supplies cells with their energy requirements?
A Amino acid
B ATP
C Auxin
D DNA
Your answer [1]
© OCR Turn over
2025
, 2
4 Which piece of equipment is used to measure the rate of water uptake from a leafy
shoot?
A Microscope
B Potometer
C Thermometer
D Water bath
Your answer [1]
5 A student tests a sample of milk to see if it contains sugar.
Which reagent would the student use and what colour would be observed for a
positive result?
Colour observed for a
Reagent
positive result
A Benedict’s solution purple
B Benedict’s solution red
C Biuret solution purple
D Biuret solution red
Your answer [1]
6 Which two substances are products of anaerobic respiration in plants?
A Ethanol and carbon dioxide
B Glucose and carbon dioxide
C Lactic acid and carbon dioxide
D Water and carbon dioxide
Your answer [1]
© OCR
2025
