2025 OCR GCSE COMBINED SCIENCE A
J250/01 BIOLOGY (FOUNDATION TIER)
Complete Question paper with Marking Scheme
Combined
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Tuesday 13 May 2025 – Afternoon
GCSE (9–1) Combined Science A (Gateway Science)
J250/01 Biology (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 10 minutes
You must have:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
F
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• an HB pencil
* J 2 5 00 1 *
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and diagrams.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space use
the lined pages at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown.
• Answer all the questions.
• Where appropriate, your answer should be supported with working. Marks might be
given for using a correct method, even if your answer is wrong.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 60.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
, • This document has 20 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2025 OCR is an exempt
[601/8687/2] DC Charity Turn over
(DE/SG) 354406/6
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Section A
You should spend a maximum of 20 minutes on this section.
Write your answer to each question in the box provided.
1 Which chamber of the heart pumps blood to the kidneys?
A Left atrium
B Left ventricle
C Right atrium
D Right ventricle
Your answer [1]
2 What is the shape of a red blood cell?
A Biconcave
B Cuboidal
C Cylindrical
D Spherical
Your answer [1]
3 Which statement is correct about anaerobic respiration in plants?
A It produces glucose.
B It produces carbon dioxide.
C It produces lactic acid.
D It produces oxygen.
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2025
J250/01 BIOLOGY (FOUNDATION TIER)
Complete Question paper with Marking Scheme
Combined
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Tuesday 13 May 2025 – Afternoon
GCSE (9–1) Combined Science A (Gateway Science)
J250/01 Biology (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 10 minutes
You must have:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
F
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• an HB pencil
* J 2 5 00 1 *
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and diagrams.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space use
the lined pages at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown.
• Answer all the questions.
• Where appropriate, your answer should be supported with working. Marks might be
given for using a correct method, even if your answer is wrong.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 60.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
, • This document has 20 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2025 OCR is an exempt
[601/8687/2] DC Charity Turn over
(DE/SG) 354406/6
,
, 2
Section A
You should spend a maximum of 20 minutes on this section.
Write your answer to each question in the box provided.
1 Which chamber of the heart pumps blood to the kidneys?
A Left atrium
B Left ventricle
C Right atrium
D Right ventricle
Your answer [1]
2 What is the shape of a red blood cell?
A Biconcave
B Cuboidal
C Cylindrical
D Spherical
Your answer [1]
3 Which statement is correct about anaerobic respiration in plants?
A It produces glucose.
B It produces carbon dioxide.
C It produces lactic acid.
D It produces oxygen.
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2025
