2025 AQA GCSE BIOLOGY
Foundation Tier Paper 1F Question
Paper and Mark Scheme (Merged)
June 2025
EXAM
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
Total marks: 100
Question 1: Cells (10 marks)
1.1
What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?
(1 mark)
A. Controls the activities of the cell
B. Releases energy
C. Stores water
D. Makes proteins
1.2
Name two structures found in a plant cell but not in an animal cell.
(2 marks)
1.3
A student measures a cell image.
Image size = 40 mm
Actual size = 0.02 mm
,Calculate the magnification.
(2 marks)
1.4
Give one adaptation of a sperm cell.
(1 mark)
1.5
Explain why cells become specialised.
(4 marks)
Question 2: Cell Transport (10 marks)
2.1
State the definition of diffusion.
(2 marks)
2.2
Water moves into a potato cell by osmosis.
What is osmosis?
(2 marks)
2.3
Why does active transport require energy?
(2 marks)
2.4
A root hair cell absorbs mineral ions from the soil.
, Explain why active transport may be needed.
(4 marks)
Question 3: Organisation (12 marks)
3.1
Complete the sequence:
Cell → ______ → Organ → Organ System
(1 mark)
3.2
Name the organ system that includes the heart and blood vessels.
(1 mark)
3.3
Describe the function of red blood cells.
(2 marks)
3.4
Compare arteries and veins.
(4 marks)
3.5
Coronary heart disease can reduce blood flow.
Explain how this affects the body.
(4 marks)
Question 4: Infection and Response (15 marks)
Foundation Tier Paper 1F Question
Paper and Mark Scheme (Merged)
June 2025
EXAM
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
Total marks: 100
Question 1: Cells (10 marks)
1.1
What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?
(1 mark)
A. Controls the activities of the cell
B. Releases energy
C. Stores water
D. Makes proteins
1.2
Name two structures found in a plant cell but not in an animal cell.
(2 marks)
1.3
A student measures a cell image.
Image size = 40 mm
Actual size = 0.02 mm
,Calculate the magnification.
(2 marks)
1.4
Give one adaptation of a sperm cell.
(1 mark)
1.5
Explain why cells become specialised.
(4 marks)
Question 2: Cell Transport (10 marks)
2.1
State the definition of diffusion.
(2 marks)
2.2
Water moves into a potato cell by osmosis.
What is osmosis?
(2 marks)
2.3
Why does active transport require energy?
(2 marks)
2.4
A root hair cell absorbs mineral ions from the soil.
, Explain why active transport may be needed.
(4 marks)
Question 3: Organisation (12 marks)
3.1
Complete the sequence:
Cell → ______ → Organ → Organ System
(1 mark)
3.2
Name the organ system that includes the heart and blood vessels.
(1 mark)
3.3
Describe the function of red blood cells.
(2 marks)
3.4
Compare arteries and veins.
(4 marks)
3.5
Coronary heart disease can reduce blood flow.
Explain how this affects the body.
(4 marks)
Question 4: Infection and Response (15 marks)
