PRACTICE PAPER FOR 2026 SUMMER EXAMS
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Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes) Paper
reference 1BI0/2F
Biology 2025 Predicted Paper
PAPER 2
Foundation Tier
You must have: Total Marks
Ruler, calculator
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.
Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 100.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• structure
In questions marked with an asterisk (*), marks will be awarded for your ability to
your answer logically, showing how points that you make are related or
follow on from each other where appropriate.
Advice
•• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
Try to answer every question.
• Check your answers if you have time at the end.
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1. (a) Figure 1 shows a modern microscope. Label the following parts on the diagram:
• Objective lens
• Eyepiece
• Stage
• Light source (4)
(b) State the main function of the mitochondria in a cell.
(2)
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(c) Figure 2 shows an electron micrograph of a plant cell. Identify and label the chloroplast and
cell wall. (2)
(d) Give one advantage and one disadvantage of using an electron microscope compared to a
light microscope. (2)
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(Total for Question 1 = 10 marks)
Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information
Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes) Paper
reference 1BI0/2F
Biology 2025 Predicted Paper
PAPER 2
Foundation Tier
You must have: Total Marks
Ruler, calculator
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.
Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 100.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• structure
In questions marked with an asterisk (*), marks will be awarded for your ability to
your answer logically, showing how points that you make are related or
follow on from each other where appropriate.
Advice
•• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
Try to answer every question.
• Check your answers if you have time at the end.
, PRACTICE PAPER FOR 2026 SUMMER EXAMS
1. (a) Figure 1 shows a modern microscope. Label the following parts on the diagram:
• Objective lens
• Eyepiece
• Stage
• Light source (4)
(b) State the main function of the mitochondria in a cell.
(2)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
, PRACTICE PAPER FOR 2026 SUMMER EXAMS
(c) Figure 2 shows an electron micrograph of a plant cell. Identify and label the chloroplast and
cell wall. (2)
(d) Give one advantage and one disadvantage of using an electron microscope compared to a
light microscope. (2)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(Total for Question 1 = 10 marks)
