PRACTICE PAPER FOR 2026 SUMMER EXAMS
Please write clearly in block capitals.
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
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I declare this is my own work.
AQA GCSE
Biology 2025 Predicted Paper F
Foundation Tier Paper 1F
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
Materials
For this paper you must have: For Examiner’s Use
• a ruler
• a scientific calculator Question Mark
• the periodic table (enclosed). 1
2
Instructions
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. 3
• Pencil should only be used for drawing. 4
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
5
• Answer all questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside
the box around each page or on blank pages. 6
• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of 7
this book. Write the question number against your answer(s).
8
• Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want
to 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.
SOLE Property of Tyrion's AQA GCSE Biology Question Paper 1F 2025 Predicted
, PRACTICE PAPER FOR 2026 SUMMER EXAMS
0 1 . 1 Which structure controls the activities of a cell?
Tick one box.
☐ Mitochondria
☐ Nucleus
☐ Cytoplasm
☐ Ribosome
[1 mark]
The following diagram shows a plant cell.
0 1 . 2 Figure 1: [A simple diagram of a plant cell with labeled parts: A, B, C]
[3 marks]
0 1 . 3 Explain why the spongy mesophyll layer contains many air spaces.
[2 marks]
Name the process that moves water from the roots to the leaves.
Tick one box.
☐ Osmosis
☐ Active transport
☐ Transpiration
☐ Respiration [1 mark]
, PRACTICE PAPER FOR 2026 SUMMER EXAMS
0 1 . 5 Describe how the structure of a root hair cell is adapted for absorbing
water from the soil.
[2 marks]
Explain why stem cells are important in medicine and how they could be used to
treat diseases such as Parkinson's disease..
[3 marks]
Please write clearly in block capitals.
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work.
AQA GCSE
Biology 2025 Predicted Paper F
Foundation Tier Paper 1F
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
Materials
For this paper you must have: For Examiner’s Use
• a ruler
• a scientific calculator Question Mark
• the periodic table (enclosed). 1
2
Instructions
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. 3
• Pencil should only be used for drawing. 4
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
5
• Answer all questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside
the box around each page or on blank pages. 6
• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of 7
this book. Write the question number against your answer(s).
8
• Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want
to 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.
SOLE Property of Tyrion's AQA GCSE Biology Question Paper 1F 2025 Predicted
, PRACTICE PAPER FOR 2026 SUMMER EXAMS
0 1 . 1 Which structure controls the activities of a cell?
Tick one box.
☐ Mitochondria
☐ Nucleus
☐ Cytoplasm
☐ Ribosome
[1 mark]
The following diagram shows a plant cell.
0 1 . 2 Figure 1: [A simple diagram of a plant cell with labeled parts: A, B, C]
[3 marks]
0 1 . 3 Explain why the spongy mesophyll layer contains many air spaces.
[2 marks]
Name the process that moves water from the roots to the leaves.
Tick one box.
☐ Osmosis
☐ Active transport
☐ Transpiration
☐ Respiration [1 mark]
, PRACTICE PAPER FOR 2026 SUMMER EXAMS
0 1 . 5 Describe how the structure of a root hair cell is adapted for absorbing
water from the soil.
[2 marks]
Explain why stem cells are important in medicine and how they could be used to
treat diseases such as Parkinson's disease..
[3 marks]
