2025 OCR GCSE Biology A (Gateway Science)
J247/04 (Higher Tier)
Complete Question paper with Marking Scheme Combined
Monday 9 June 2025 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Biology A (Gateway Science)
J247/04 (Higher Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
You must have:
a ruler (cm/mm)
You can use:
a scientific or graphical calculator
an HB pencil
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 90.
• 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 32 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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DC (PQ/SG) 347684/4
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Section A
You should spend a maximum of 30 minutes on this section.
Write your answer to each question in the box provided.
1 A student is investigating variation by collecting data on shoe
sizes. These are the shoe sizes of six members of their family.
10 5 6 7 8 6
Which of these statements about the data is correct?
A The mean shoe size and the modal shoe size are the same.
B The mean shoe size is 6.
C The mean shoe size is larger than the modal shoe size.
D The modal shoe size is 7.
Your answer [1]
2 People can be vaccinated against HPV.
Which graph shows the correct link between the number of people vaccinated and the number of
people with cervical cancer?
A Cases of B Vaccinated
cervical cancer against HPV
Number Vaccinated Number
of people against HPV of people
Cases of
cervical cancer
Year Year
C D Vaccinated
against HPV
Number Vaccinated Number
of people against HPV of people Cases of
Cases of cervical cancer
cervical cancer
Year Year
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Your answer [1]
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3 What is an adaptation of white blood cells?
A They can change shape to squeeze out of blood vessels into tissues.
B They have many ribosomes to produce antibiotics.
C They lack a nucleus so that they can engulf bacteria.
D They produce enzymes to make blood clot.
Your answer [1]
4 What is the correct definition of hydroponics?
A A process for growing plants in a mineral solution
B A process in the water cycle
C The movement of sweat out of sweat glands in the skin
D The movement of water in xylem vessels
Your answer [1]
5 An organism has the alleles Aa for a gene.
What do the Aa alleles represent?
A A heterozygous genotype
B A heterozygous phenotype
C A homozygous genotype
D A homozygous phenotype
Your answer [1]
© OCR
2025
J247/04 (Higher Tier)
Complete Question paper with Marking Scheme Combined
Monday 9 June 2025 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Biology A (Gateway Science)
J247/04 (Higher Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
You must have:
a ruler (cm/mm)
You can use:
a scientific or graphical calculator
an HB pencil
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 90.
• 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 32 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2025 [601/8589/2]
OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (PQ/SG) 347684/4
Turn over
, 2
Section A
You should spend a maximum of 30 minutes on this section.
Write your answer to each question in the box provided.
1 A student is investigating variation by collecting data on shoe
sizes. These are the shoe sizes of six members of their family.
10 5 6 7 8 6
Which of these statements about the data is correct?
A The mean shoe size and the modal shoe size are the same.
B The mean shoe size is 6.
C The mean shoe size is larger than the modal shoe size.
D The modal shoe size is 7.
Your answer [1]
2 People can be vaccinated against HPV.
Which graph shows the correct link between the number of people vaccinated and the number of
people with cervical cancer?
A Cases of B Vaccinated
cervical cancer against HPV
Number Vaccinated Number
of people against HPV of people
Cases of
cervical cancer
Year Year
C D Vaccinated
against HPV
Number Vaccinated Number
of people against HPV of people Cases of
Cases of cervical cancer
cervical cancer
Year Year
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2025
, 3
Your answer [1]
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3 What is an adaptation of white blood cells?
A They can change shape to squeeze out of blood vessels into tissues.
B They have many ribosomes to produce antibiotics.
C They lack a nucleus so that they can engulf bacteria.
D They produce enzymes to make blood clot.
Your answer [1]
4 What is the correct definition of hydroponics?
A A process for growing plants in a mineral solution
B A process in the water cycle
C The movement of sweat out of sweat glands in the skin
D The movement of water in xylem vessels
Your answer [1]
5 An organism has the alleles Aa for a gene.
What do the Aa alleles represent?
A A heterozygous genotype
B A heterozygous phenotype
C A homozygous genotype
D A homozygous phenotype
Your answer [1]
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2025
