2024_AQA-GCSE Biology – Foundation Tier
Paper 1F
(Merged Question Paper and Marking Scheme)
Friday 10 May 2024
Please write clearly in block capitals.
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GCSE
BIOLOGY
F
Foundation Tier Paper 1F
Friday 10 May 2024 Morning Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
Materials
For Examiner’s Use
For this paper you must have:
• a ruler Question Mark
• a scientific calculator.
1
Instructions 2
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. 3
• Pencil should only be used for drawing. 4
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
5
• Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of 6
this book. Write the question number against your answer(s). 7
• Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want 8
to be marked.
• In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your answer. 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.
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,GCSE Biology Foundation Tier Paper 1F Summary
The GCSE Biology Foundation Tier Paper 1F, scheduled for May 2025, will assess students’
understanding of fundamental biological concepts. This paper covers a wide range of topics, with a
focus on core principles and their real-world applications. The key areas covered include:
1. Cell Biology:
o The structure and function of animal and plant cells, including organelles such as the nucleus,
mitochondria, chloroplasts, and vacuoles.
o The process of cell division (mitosis), including its role in growth, repair, and asexual reproduction.
o Specialized cells, such as muscle cells and root hair cells, and how they are adapted to their functions.
2. Organisation:
o The structure and function of the digestive system, including the roles of organs like the stomach, small
intestine, large intestine, and the liver.
o The function of enzymes in digestion, including the impact of temperature and pH on enzyme activity.
o The structure and role of the circulatory system, including the heart, blood vessels, and blood.
3. Infection and Response:
o How pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi) cause diseases, and how the body defends itself against
infections.
o The role of white blood cells, antibodies, and antigens in immune responses.
o The benefits of vaccination and how it helps protect against diseases by stimulating immunity.
o The issue of antibiotic resistance and how bacteria evolve to become resistant to antibiotics.
4. Bioenergetics:
o The process of photosynthesis in plants, including the factors that affect its rate (e.g., light intensity,
temperature, carbon dioxide concentration).
o The process of respiration, including the difference between aerobic (with oxygen) and anaerobic
(without oxygen) respiration.
o The importance of respiration in providing energy for cells and organisms.
5. Homeostasis and Response:
o The concept of homeostasis and how the body maintains stable internal conditions such as body
temperature and blood glucose levels.
o The role of the nervous system in detecting changes in the environment and coordinating the body's
responses to stimuli.
o The regulation of blood glucose levels, including the role of insulin and glucagon.
6. Ecology:
o The basics of ecosystems, including the relationships between organisms and their environments.
o The structure of food chains and food webs, and how energy is transferred through trophic levels.
o The carbon cycle and how carbon is recycled in the environment.
o The impact of human activity on ecosystems, including pollution and climate change.
7. The Use of Biological Resources:
o The use of biotechnology and genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to improve crop yields and
resistance to pests.
o The process of selective breeding in animals and plants to enhance desired characteristics.
o The importance of sustainable farming practices to protect the environment and maintain biodiversity.
This paper will involve multiple-choice, short-answer, and longer-answer questions that assess students'
ability to apply biological knowledge to real-world situations.
, 2
Do not write
outside the
box
Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
0 1 Plants are made of different tissues.
0 1 . 1 Which term describes a group of tissues working together?
[1 mark]
Tick () one box.
Organ
Organism
Organ system
Figure 1 shows the tissues in a leaf.
Figure 1
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, 3
Do not write
outside the
0 1. 2 Draw one line from each leaf tissue to an important feature of the tissue. box
[2 marks]
Leaf tissue Feature
Contains many air spaces
Palisade mesophyll
Contains the most chloroplasts
Spongy mesophyll
Made of dead cells
0 1 . 3 Xylem tissue transports water to the leaves.
Which term describes the loss of water from the leaves?
[1 mark]
Tick () one box.
Photosynthesis
Respiration
Transpiration
0 1.4 Which substance strengthens xylem tissue?
[1 mark]
Tick () one box.
Glucose
Lignin
Starch
Question 1 continues on the next page
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Paper 1F
(Merged Question Paper and Marking Scheme)
Friday 10 May 2024
Please write clearly in block capitals.
Centre number
Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work.
GCSE
BIOLOGY
F
Foundation Tier Paper 1F
Friday 10 May 2024 Morning Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
Materials
For Examiner’s Use
For this paper you must have:
• a ruler Question Mark
• a scientific calculator.
1
Instructions 2
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. 3
• Pencil should only be used for drawing. 4
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
5
• Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of 6
this book. Write the question number against your answer(s). 7
• Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want 8
to be marked.
• In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your answer. 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.
*JUN2484611F01*
IB/M/Jun24/E14 8461/1F
,GCSE Biology Foundation Tier Paper 1F Summary
The GCSE Biology Foundation Tier Paper 1F, scheduled for May 2025, will assess students’
understanding of fundamental biological concepts. This paper covers a wide range of topics, with a
focus on core principles and their real-world applications. The key areas covered include:
1. Cell Biology:
o The structure and function of animal and plant cells, including organelles such as the nucleus,
mitochondria, chloroplasts, and vacuoles.
o The process of cell division (mitosis), including its role in growth, repair, and asexual reproduction.
o Specialized cells, such as muscle cells and root hair cells, and how they are adapted to their functions.
2. Organisation:
o The structure and function of the digestive system, including the roles of organs like the stomach, small
intestine, large intestine, and the liver.
o The function of enzymes in digestion, including the impact of temperature and pH on enzyme activity.
o The structure and role of the circulatory system, including the heart, blood vessels, and blood.
3. Infection and Response:
o How pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi) cause diseases, and how the body defends itself against
infections.
o The role of white blood cells, antibodies, and antigens in immune responses.
o The benefits of vaccination and how it helps protect against diseases by stimulating immunity.
o The issue of antibiotic resistance and how bacteria evolve to become resistant to antibiotics.
4. Bioenergetics:
o The process of photosynthesis in plants, including the factors that affect its rate (e.g., light intensity,
temperature, carbon dioxide concentration).
o The process of respiration, including the difference between aerobic (with oxygen) and anaerobic
(without oxygen) respiration.
o The importance of respiration in providing energy for cells and organisms.
5. Homeostasis and Response:
o The concept of homeostasis and how the body maintains stable internal conditions such as body
temperature and blood glucose levels.
o The role of the nervous system in detecting changes in the environment and coordinating the body's
responses to stimuli.
o The regulation of blood glucose levels, including the role of insulin and glucagon.
6. Ecology:
o The basics of ecosystems, including the relationships between organisms and their environments.
o The structure of food chains and food webs, and how energy is transferred through trophic levels.
o The carbon cycle and how carbon is recycled in the environment.
o The impact of human activity on ecosystems, including pollution and climate change.
7. The Use of Biological Resources:
o The use of biotechnology and genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to improve crop yields and
resistance to pests.
o The process of selective breeding in animals and plants to enhance desired characteristics.
o The importance of sustainable farming practices to protect the environment and maintain biodiversity.
This paper will involve multiple-choice, short-answer, and longer-answer questions that assess students'
ability to apply biological knowledge to real-world situations.
, 2
Do not write
outside the
box
Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
0 1 Plants are made of different tissues.
0 1 . 1 Which term describes a group of tissues working together?
[1 mark]
Tick () one box.
Organ
Organism
Organ system
Figure 1 shows the tissues in a leaf.
Figure 1
*02*
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, 3
Do not write
outside the
0 1. 2 Draw one line from each leaf tissue to an important feature of the tissue. box
[2 marks]
Leaf tissue Feature
Contains many air spaces
Palisade mesophyll
Contains the most chloroplasts
Spongy mesophyll
Made of dead cells
0 1 . 3 Xylem tissue transports water to the leaves.
Which term describes the loss of water from the leaves?
[1 mark]
Tick () one box.
Photosynthesis
Respiration
Transpiration
0 1.4 Which substance strengthens xylem tissue?
[1 mark]
Tick () one box.
Glucose
Lignin
Starch
Question 1 continues on the next page
Turn over ►
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