Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Friday 7 June 2024 – Afternoon
GCSE (9–1) Combined Science A
(Gateway Science)
J250/02 Biology (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 10 minutes
F
* 9 9 8 0 7 0 0 8 4 7 *
You must have:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• an HB pencil
* 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.
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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 What traps harmful microorganisms in human lungs?
A Acid
B Hairs
C Mucus
D Plasma
Your answer [1]
2 A student investigates the number of plant species growing in one area.
Which piece of scientific equipment will they use?
A Balance
B pH probe
C Pooter
D Quadrat
Your answer [1]
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3 Scientists test the effect of new drugs on the growth of a pathogen.
Pathogen growing
on agar plate A
Clear zone where
pathogen does not
B D grow
Paper disc
containing new
C
drug
Which new drug has no effect on the growth of the pathogen?
Your answer [1]
4 Which word describes all the physical features and living organisms in an area?
A Community
B Ecosystem
C Habitat
D Interdependence
Your answer [1]
5 Eye colour, height and weight in humans all show variation.
Which of these are examples of continuous variation?
A Eye colour and height
B Eye colour, height and weight
C Height and weight
D Height only
Your answer [1]
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6 Which process is required to recycle both carbon and nitrogen?
A Condensation
B Decomposition
C Photosynthesis
D Precipitation
Your answer [1]
7 Which risk is decreased by using adult stem cells instead of embryonic stem cells in skin
transplants?
A Fatty deposits forming below the skin
B Rejection of transplanted skin
C Skin becomes less waterproof
D Skin cancer developing
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2024
Friday 7 June 2024 – Afternoon
GCSE (9–1) Combined Science A
(Gateway Science)
J250/02 Biology (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 10 minutes
F
* 9 9 8 0 7 0 0 8 4 7 *
You must have:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• an HB pencil
* 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.
© OCR 2024 [601/8687/2] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (ST/SW) 318144/7 Turn over
, 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 What traps harmful microorganisms in human lungs?
A Acid
B Hairs
C Mucus
D Plasma
Your answer [1]
2 A student investigates the number of plant species growing in one area.
Which piece of scientific equipment will they use?
A Balance
B pH probe
C Pooter
D Quadrat
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2024
, 3
3 Scientists test the effect of new drugs on the growth of a pathogen.
Pathogen growing
on agar plate A
Clear zone where
pathogen does not
B D grow
Paper disc
containing new
C
drug
Which new drug has no effect on the growth of the pathogen?
Your answer [1]
4 Which word describes all the physical features and living organisms in an area?
A Community
B Ecosystem
C Habitat
D Interdependence
Your answer [1]
5 Eye colour, height and weight in humans all show variation.
Which of these are examples of continuous variation?
A Eye colour and height
B Eye colour, height and weight
C Height and weight
D Height only
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2024 Turn over
, 4
6 Which process is required to recycle both carbon and nitrogen?
A Condensation
B Decomposition
C Photosynthesis
D Precipitation
Your answer [1]
7 Which risk is decreased by using adult stem cells instead of embryonic stem cells in skin
transplants?
A Fatty deposits forming below the skin
B Rejection of transplanted skin
C Skin becomes less waterproof
D Skin cancer developing
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2024
