2024_AQA-GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy –
Foundation Tier Biology Paper 2F
(Merged Question Paper and Marking Scheme) |
Friday 7 June 2024
Please write clearly in block capitals.
Centre number
Candidate number
Surname _________________________________________________________________________
Forename(s) _________________________________________________________________________
Candidate signature _________________________________________________________________________
I declare this is my own work.
GCSE
COMBINED SCIENCE: SYNERGY
Foundation Tier Paper 1 Life and Environmental Sciences
F
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 protractor
1
a scientific calculator
2
the periodic table (enclosed)
the Physics Equations Sheet (enclosed). 3
Instructions 4
Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
5
Pencil should only be used for drawing.
6
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
Answer all questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside the box 7
around each page or on blank pages. 8
If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end
9
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 10
be marked.
TOTAL
In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your answer.
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.
(JUN2484651F01) 8465/1F
,GCSE Combined Science: Synergy Foundation Tier Paper 1 - Life and Environmental
Sciences Summary
The GCSE Combined Science: Synergy Foundation Tier Paper 1, scheduled for May 2025 will
assess students' understanding of key biological and environmental science concepts. The paper will
cover a range of topics, testing both theoretical knowledge and the application of concepts in real-
world scenarios. The key areas covered include:
1. Cell Biology:
o The structure and function of both animal and plant cells, including the roles of
organelles such as the nucleus, mitochondria, chloroplasts, and vacuoles.
o Understanding of cell specialization and how different types of cells (e.g., muscle,
root hair cells) are adapted to specific functions.
o The process of mitosis and its importance in growth, repair, and asexual reproduction.
2. Organisation:
o The structure and function of the digestive system, including organs like the stomach,
small intestine, and liver, as well as the role of enzymes in digestion.
o The circulatory system, with a focus on the heart, blood vessels, and the flow of blood
to transport oxygen and nutrients.
3. Infection and Response:
o How pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi) cause diseases, and how the immune system
defends the body against infections.
o The role of white blood cells, antibodies, and antigens in immune responses.
o Vaccination and how it helps protect against diseases by stimulating immunity.
o The problem of antibiotic resistance and how bacteria evolve to become resistant to
treatments.
4. Bioenergetics:
o Photosynthesis: the process by which plants make their own food, including the
factors that affect the rate of photosynthesis (e.g., light intensity, temperature, carbon
dioxide concentration).
o Respiration: the process by which cells release energy from glucose, and the
difference between aerobic (with oxygen) and anaerobic (without oxygen) respiration.
5. Homeostasis and Response:
o The concept of homeostasis and how the body maintains stable internal conditions,
such as temperature and blood glucose levels.
o The role of the nervous system in detecting and responding to stimuli.
o Hormonal control, including the regulation of blood glucose by insulin and the body's
response to stress through adrenaline.
o An understanding of the menstrual cycle and how hormones control different phases.
6. Ecology:
o Ecosystems and how organisms interact with each other and their environment,
including food chains, food webs, and energy transfer through trophic levels.
o The carbon and nitrogen cycles and how these elements are recycled through
ecosystems.
o The impact of human activities on ecosystems, including pollution, deforestation, and
climate change.
o Conservation strategies to protect biodiversity and sustain ecosystems.
7. Plant Biology:
o The process of photosynthesis in plants, the role of chlorophyll, and factors affecting
its rate.
o How water, nutrients, and sugars are transported in plants through the xylem and
phloem.
o Transpiration and its role in moving water within plants.
8. The Use of Biological Resources:
o Biotechnology and genetic engineering, including the use of genetically modified
organisms (GMOs) to improve crop yields and resistance to pests.
o Selective breeding to develop desirable traits in animals and plants.
, the impact of these technologies.
o Sustainable farming methods to increase food production while reducing
environmental harm.
9. Health and Disease:
o Non-communicable diseases (e.g., heart disease, cancer, diabetes) and the lifestyle
factors that influence their development (e.g., diet, exercise, smoking).
o Public health initiatives to reduce disease spread and improve health outcomes.
o The importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle to prevent diseases and promote
well-being.
This paper will consist of multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions, and longer-answer
questions that test students’ ability to apply their knowledge of biological and environmental
sciences. Students will need to demonstrate understanding of scientific concepts and their relevance
to real-life situations, while also analyzing data and interpreting biological processes in different
contexts.
, 2
Do not write
outside the
box
0 1 Figure 1 shows a food chain.
Figure 1
Polar bear
Seal
Fish
Krill
Algae
not to scale
0 1 . 1 Which of the organisms in Figure 1 is the primary consumer?
[1 mark]
___________________________________________________________________________________
0 1 . 2 Name the predator of the fish in Figure 1.
[1 mark]
___________________________________________________________________________________
(02)
G/Jun24/8465/1F
Foundation Tier Biology Paper 2F
(Merged Question Paper and Marking Scheme) |
Friday 7 June 2024
Please write clearly in block capitals.
Centre number
Candidate number
Surname _________________________________________________________________________
Forename(s) _________________________________________________________________________
Candidate signature _________________________________________________________________________
I declare this is my own work.
GCSE
COMBINED SCIENCE: SYNERGY
Foundation Tier Paper 1 Life and Environmental Sciences
F
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 protractor
1
a scientific calculator
2
the periodic table (enclosed)
the Physics Equations Sheet (enclosed). 3
Instructions 4
Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
5
Pencil should only be used for drawing.
6
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
Answer all questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside the box 7
around each page or on blank pages. 8
If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end
9
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 10
be marked.
TOTAL
In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your answer.
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.
(JUN2484651F01) 8465/1F
,GCSE Combined Science: Synergy Foundation Tier Paper 1 - Life and Environmental
Sciences Summary
The GCSE Combined Science: Synergy Foundation Tier Paper 1, scheduled for May 2025 will
assess students' understanding of key biological and environmental science concepts. The paper will
cover a range of topics, testing both theoretical knowledge and the application of concepts in real-
world scenarios. The key areas covered include:
1. Cell Biology:
o The structure and function of both animal and plant cells, including the roles of
organelles such as the nucleus, mitochondria, chloroplasts, and vacuoles.
o Understanding of cell specialization and how different types of cells (e.g., muscle,
root hair cells) are adapted to specific functions.
o The process of mitosis and its importance in growth, repair, and asexual reproduction.
2. Organisation:
o The structure and function of the digestive system, including organs like the stomach,
small intestine, and liver, as well as the role of enzymes in digestion.
o The circulatory system, with a focus on the heart, blood vessels, and the flow of blood
to transport oxygen and nutrients.
3. Infection and Response:
o How pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi) cause diseases, and how the immune system
defends the body against infections.
o The role of white blood cells, antibodies, and antigens in immune responses.
o Vaccination and how it helps protect against diseases by stimulating immunity.
o The problem of antibiotic resistance and how bacteria evolve to become resistant to
treatments.
4. Bioenergetics:
o Photosynthesis: the process by which plants make their own food, including the
factors that affect the rate of photosynthesis (e.g., light intensity, temperature, carbon
dioxide concentration).
o Respiration: the process by which cells release energy from glucose, and the
difference between aerobic (with oxygen) and anaerobic (without oxygen) respiration.
5. Homeostasis and Response:
o The concept of homeostasis and how the body maintains stable internal conditions,
such as temperature and blood glucose levels.
o The role of the nervous system in detecting and responding to stimuli.
o Hormonal control, including the regulation of blood glucose by insulin and the body's
response to stress through adrenaline.
o An understanding of the menstrual cycle and how hormones control different phases.
6. Ecology:
o Ecosystems and how organisms interact with each other and their environment,
including food chains, food webs, and energy transfer through trophic levels.
o The carbon and nitrogen cycles and how these elements are recycled through
ecosystems.
o The impact of human activities on ecosystems, including pollution, deforestation, and
climate change.
o Conservation strategies to protect biodiversity and sustain ecosystems.
7. Plant Biology:
o The process of photosynthesis in plants, the role of chlorophyll, and factors affecting
its rate.
o How water, nutrients, and sugars are transported in plants through the xylem and
phloem.
o Transpiration and its role in moving water within plants.
8. The Use of Biological Resources:
o Biotechnology and genetic engineering, including the use of genetically modified
organisms (GMOs) to improve crop yields and resistance to pests.
o Selective breeding to develop desirable traits in animals and plants.
, the impact of these technologies.
o Sustainable farming methods to increase food production while reducing
environmental harm.
9. Health and Disease:
o Non-communicable diseases (e.g., heart disease, cancer, diabetes) and the lifestyle
factors that influence their development (e.g., diet, exercise, smoking).
o Public health initiatives to reduce disease spread and improve health outcomes.
o The importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle to prevent diseases and promote
well-being.
This paper will consist of multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions, and longer-answer
questions that test students’ ability to apply their knowledge of biological and environmental
sciences. Students will need to demonstrate understanding of scientific concepts and their relevance
to real-life situations, while also analyzing data and interpreting biological processes in different
contexts.
, 2
Do not write
outside the
box
0 1 Figure 1 shows a food chain.
Figure 1
Polar bear
Seal
Fish
Krill
Algae
not to scale
0 1 . 1 Which of the organisms in Figure 1 is the primary consumer?
[1 mark]
___________________________________________________________________________________
0 1 . 2 Name the predator of the fish in Figure 1.
[1 mark]
___________________________________________________________________________________
(02)
G/Jun24/8465/1F
