2023 AQA GCSE BIOLOGY 8461/1H Paper 1 Higher Tier Question Paper & Mark scheme (Merged) June 2023 [VERIFIED]

2023 AQA GCSE BIOLOGY 8461/1H Paper 1 Higher Tier Question Paper & Mark scheme (Merged) June 2023 [VERIFIED] GCSE BIOLOGY Higher Tier Paper 1H Tuesday 16 May 2023 Morning Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes Materials For this paper you must have: • a ruler • a scientific calculator. Instructions • Use black ink or black ball-point pen. • Pencil should only be used for drawing. • Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. • Answer all questions in the spaces provided. • If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of 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 marked. • In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your answer. For Examiner’s Use Question Mark 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL Information • The maximum mark for this paper is 100. • 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. *JUN2384611H01* IB/M/Jun23/E25 8461/1H 2 There are no questions printed on this page DO NOT WRITE ON THIS PAGE ANSWER IN THE SPACES PROVIDED Do not write outside the box *02* IB/M/Jun23/8461/1H 3 Answer all questions in the spaces provided. 0 1 A root is a plant organ. Plant roots contain many different types of tissue. 0 1 . 1What is a tissue? [1 mark] 0 1 . 2 Tissue in the tip of a plant root contains stem cells. Stem cells can differentiate into any type of cell. Name the type of tissue in plants that contains stem cells. [1 mark] In the past many drugs were extracted from plants. 0 1 . 3 Aspirin is a painkiller. Which plant does aspirin originate from? [1 mark] Question 1 continues on the next page Turn over ► *03* Do not write outside the box IB/M/Jun23/8461/1H