OCR GCSE Biology A
(Gateway Science
2025 OCR GCSE (9–1) Biology A (Gateway Science) J247/02 (Foundation
Tier)
Question paper and Marking Scheme Attached
, Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Monday 9 June 2025 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Biology A (Gateway Science)
J247/02 (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
You must have:
F
• a ruler (cm/mm)
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• an HB pencil
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 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 row gives the features of a white blood cell?
Contains haemoglobin Has a nucleus
A 3 3
B 3 7
C 7 3
D 7 7
Your answer [1]
2 A farmer wants to grow strawberry plants that produce strawberries early in the summer.
The farmer chooses the plants that make strawberries the earliest and reproduces only these
plants. What is the name of the process that the farmer is using?
A Gene modification B
Genetic engineering C
Natural selection D
Selective breeding
Your answer [1]
3 Which type of microorganism causes
AIDS? A Bacterium
B Fungus C
Protist D
Virus
Your answer [1]
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4 What is the function of platelets in blood?
A Carrying oxygen
B Clotting
C Maintaining body temperature D
Producing antibodies
Your answer [1]
5 Who developed a theory about how characteristics are inherited in pea
plants? A Darwin
B Darwin and Wallace C
Mendel
D Mendel and Wallace
Your answer [1]
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(Gateway Science
2025 OCR GCSE (9–1) Biology A (Gateway Science) J247/02 (Foundation
Tier)
Question paper and Marking Scheme Attached
, Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Monday 9 June 2025 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Biology A (Gateway Science)
J247/02 (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
You must have:
F
• a ruler (cm/mm)
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• an HB pencil
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 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 [601/8589/2] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (PQ/SG) 347683/4 Turn over
, 2
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 row gives the features of a white blood cell?
Contains haemoglobin Has a nucleus
A 3 3
B 3 7
C 7 3
D 7 7
Your answer [1]
2 A farmer wants to grow strawberry plants that produce strawberries early in the summer.
The farmer chooses the plants that make strawberries the earliest and reproduces only these
plants. What is the name of the process that the farmer is using?
A Gene modification B
Genetic engineering C
Natural selection D
Selective breeding
Your answer [1]
3 Which type of microorganism causes
AIDS? A Bacterium
B Fungus C
Protist D
Virus
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2025
, 3
4 What is the function of platelets in blood?
A Carrying oxygen
B Clotting
C Maintaining body temperature D
Producing antibodies
Your answer [1]
5 Who developed a theory about how characteristics are inherited in pea
plants? A Darwin
B Darwin and Wallace C
Mendel
D Mendel and Wallace
Your answer [1]
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