Pearson Edexcel GCE Biology B Advanced Subsidiary PAPER 2: Core Physiology and
Ecology QP MAY 2024
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Thursday 23 May 2024
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Morning (Time: 1 hour 30 minutes) Paper
Biology B
Advanced Subsidiary
PAPER 2: Core Physiology and Ecology
You must have: Total Marks
Scientific calculator, HB pencil, ruler
Pearson Edexcel GCE Biology B Advanced Subsidiary PAPER 2: Core Physiology and Ecology
QP MAY 2024
Instructions
• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
• centre number and candidate number.
• Answer all questions.
Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
Information
• The total mark for this paper is 80.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets
• – use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
In question(s) marked with an asterisk (*), marks will be awarded for your
ability to structure your answer logically, showing how the points that you make
are related or follow from each other where appropriate.
Advice
• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
• Try to answer every question.
• Check your answers if you have time at the end.
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1 A problem that has developed in recent years is the emergence of bacteria
that are resistant to some antibiotics.
(a) (i) Which of the following will lead to fewer resistant bacteria?
(1)
A antibiotics being given to farm animals to prevent disease
B doctors only prescribing antibiotics that are effective
against the pathogen
C doctors only prescribing antibiotics for viral infections
D patients stopping taking the antibiotics when they feel better
(ii) Which of the following would cause an increase in resistant bacteria?
(1)
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A antibiotic use leads to increased competition between bacteria
B the antibiotic reducing the frequency of mutations in the bacteria
C the resistant bacteria being killed by the antibiotic
D the resistant bacteria surviving the antibiotic
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Ecology QP MAY 2024
user [Date] [Course title]
, Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information
Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel GCE
Thursday 23 May 2024
reference 8BI0/02
Morning (Time: 1 hour 30 minutes) Paper
Biology B
Advanced Subsidiary
PAPER 2: Core Physiology and Ecology
You must have: Total Marks
Scientific calculator, HB pencil, ruler
Pearson Edexcel GCE Biology B Advanced Subsidiary PAPER 2: Core Physiology and Ecology
QP MAY 2024
Instructions
• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
• centre number and candidate number.
• Answer all questions.
Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
Information
• The total mark for this paper is 80.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets
• – use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
In question(s) marked with an asterisk (*), marks will be awarded for your
ability to structure your answer logically, showing how the points that you make
are related or follow from each other where appropriate.
Advice
• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
• Try to answer every question.
• Check your answers if you have time at the end.
Turn over
P74475A
©2024 Pearson Education Ltd.
*P74475A0128*
F:1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/
, Answer ALL questions.
Some questions must be answered with a cross in a box . If you change your mind about an
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross .
1 A problem that has developed in recent years is the emergence of bacteria
that are resistant to some antibiotics.
(a) (i) Which of the following will lead to fewer resistant bacteria?
(1)
A antibiotics being given to farm animals to prevent disease
B doctors only prescribing antibiotics that are effective
against the pathogen
C doctors only prescribing antibiotics for viral infections
D patients stopping taking the antibiotics when they feel better
(ii) Which of the following would cause an increase in resistant bacteria?
(1)
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
A antibiotic use leads to increased competition between bacteria
B the antibiotic reducing the frequency of mutations in the bacteria
C the resistant bacteria being killed by the antibiotic
D the resistant bacteria surviving the antibiotic
, DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
2
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