2025 Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE Biology A{Salters Nuffield} Advanced Subsidiary PAPER 2: Development, Plants and
the Environment
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Thursday 22 May 2025
Morning (Time: 1 hour 30 minutes) Paper
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Biology A (Salters Nuffield)
Advanced Subsidiary
PAPER 2: Development, Plants and the Environment
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Scientific calculator, HB pencil, ruler
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.
Show your working in any calculation questions and include units in your answer
where appropriate.
• Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
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•• 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.
• You may use a scientific calculator.
• Instructure
questions marked with an asterisk (*), marks will be awarded for your ability to
your answer logically showing how the points that you make are related or
follow on from each other where appropriate.
Advice
• Try
Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
•• Checkto answer every question.
your answers if you have time at the end.
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1 All living organisms are made of cells.
(a) The image shows an electronmicrograph of an organelle found only in
eukaryotic cells.
A
B
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(i) This organelle is not found in prokaryotic cells.
Explain why this type of organelle is present only in eukaryotic cells and not
in prokaryotic cells.
(2)
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(ii) Calculate the width of this organelle from A to B, as shown in the image.
Give your answer in micrometres (µm) to two significant figures.
(2)
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, (b) The image shows an electronmicrograph of part of a eukaryotic cell.
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E
F
G
(Source: © Don Fawcett/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY)
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(i) Which row in the table identifies structures E, F and G?
(1)
Structure E Structure F Structure G
A chloroplast centriole nucleus
B chloroplast Golgi apparatus nuclear membrane
C mitochondrion centriole nuclear membrane
D mitochondrion Golgi apparatus nucleus
(ii) Which row of the table shows the processes that involve structures E and F?
(1)
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Structure E Structure F
A photosynthesis mitosis
B photosynthesis protein synthesis
C respiration mitosis
D respiration photosynthesis
(Total for Question 1 = 6 marks)
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the Environment
Combined Question Paper and Marking Scheme
Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information
Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE
Thursday 22 May 2025
Morning (Time: 1 hour 30 minutes) Paper
reference 8BN0/02
Biology A (Salters Nuffield)
Advanced Subsidiary
PAPER 2: Development, Plants and the Environment
You must have: Total Marks
Scientific calculator, HB pencil, ruler
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.
Show your working in any calculation questions and include units in your answer
where appropriate.
• 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.
• You may use a scientific calculator.
• Instructure
questions marked with an asterisk (*), marks will be awarded for your ability to
your answer logically showing how the points that you make are related or
follow on from each other where appropriate.
Advice
• Try
Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
•• Checkto answer every question.
your answers if you have time at the end.
Turn over
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©2025 Pearson Education Ltd.
Y:1/1/1/1/
, Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
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 All living organisms are made of cells.
(a) The image shows an electronmicrograph of an organelle found only in
eukaryotic cells.
A
B
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
(Source: © Omikron/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY)
magnification ×44 000
(i) This organelle is not found in prokaryotic cells.
Explain why this type of organelle is present only in eukaryotic cells and not
in prokaryotic cells.
(2)
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............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ......................
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............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ......................
(ii) Calculate the width of this organelle from A to B, as shown in the image.
Give your answer in micrometres (µm) to two significant figures.
(2)
............................................................... µm
2
, (b) The image shows an electronmicrograph of part of a eukaryotic cell.
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E
F
G
(Source: © Don Fawcett/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY)
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(i) Which row in the table identifies structures E, F and G?
(1)
Structure E Structure F Structure G
A chloroplast centriole nucleus
B chloroplast Golgi apparatus nuclear membrane
C mitochondrion centriole nuclear membrane
D mitochondrion Golgi apparatus nucleus
(ii) Which row of the table shows the processes that involve structures E and F?
(1)
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Structure E Structure F
A photosynthesis mitosis
B photosynthesis protein synthesis
C respiration mitosis
D respiration photosynthesis
(Total for Question 1 = 6 marks)
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