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GCSE AQA Combined science|| Full Biology Paper 1H 2021 AND Mark Scheme

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This resource is a complete GCSE AQA Biology Combined Science assessment, designed to closely reflect the style, structure and difficulty of real AQA exam papers. It includes a full set of exam-style questions covering key Biology topics from the Combined Science specification, allowing students to test their knowledge, application skills and exam technique under realistic conditions. A detailed mark scheme is provided alongside the assessment, clearly showing how marks are awarded and using language aligned with AQA mark schemes to help students understand exactly what examiners are looking for. The assessment is suitable for use as a mock exam, revision test, homework task or independent study resource, and supports both self-assessment and teacher-led marking. This resource is ideal for GCSE Combined Science students preparing for mocks or final exams, as well as teachers and tutors looking for a ready-to-use, exam-accurate Biology assessment with clear answers

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GCSE
COMBINED SCIENCE: TRILOGY
Higher Tier
H
Biology Paper 1H

Time allowed: 1 hour 15 minutes
Materials
For Examiner’s Use
For this paper you must have:
• a ruler Question Mark
• a scientific calculator.
1

Instructions 2
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. 3
• Pencil should only be used for drawing. 4
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
• Answer all questions in the spaces provided. 5
• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of 6
this book. Write the question number against your answer(s).
• Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to be TOTAL
marked.
• In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your answer.

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• The maximum mark for this paper is 70.
• The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
• You are expected to use a calculator where appropriate.
• You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation in your answers.




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outside the
0 1 Plants absorb light for photosynthesis. box




0 1 . 1 Which is the equation for photosynthesis?
[1 mark]
Tick () one box.


C6H12O6 + 6 O2 → 6 CO2 + 6 H2O


6 CO2 + 6 H2O → C6H12O6 + 6 O2


6 H2O + 6 O2 → C6H12O6 + 6 CO2


6 O2 + 6 CO2 → C6H12O6 + 6 H2O




A student investigated the effect of light intensity on the rate of photosynthesis.

Figure 1 shows the apparatus.


Figure 1




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This is the method used. box


1. Set up the apparatus as shown in Figure 1.

2. Place the pondweed 10 cm away from the lamp.

3. Switch on the lamp.

4. Record the number of bubbles of gas produced in 5 minutes.

5. Repeat steps 2 to 4 with the pondweed at different distances from the lamp.




0 1 . 2 What was the independent variable in this investigation?
[1 mark]
Tick () one box.


Distance of the pondweed from the lamp


Length of the piece of pondweed


Number of bubbles of gas produced


Time taken to collect the gas




Question 1 continues on the next page




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