PRACTICE PAPER FOR 2026 SUMMER EXAMS
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AQA GCSE
BIOLOGY 2025 Predicted
Higher Tier Paper 2
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 2H 2025 Predicted
, PRACTICE PAPER FOR 2026 SUMMER EXAMS
0 1 Explain the concepts of genetic inheritance, natural selection, and
evolution, and describe how they contribute to the diversity of life on Earth.
0 1 . 1 Define a gene and explain its role in inheritance.
[1 mark]
0 1 . 2 Describe the process of natural selection and explain how it can lead to the
evolution of a species.
[3 marks]
0 1 . 3 Which of the following scientists contributed to the development of the theory of
evolution?
Gregor Mendel and Louis Pasteur
Charles Darwin and Alfred Wallace
Carl Linnaeus and Rosalind Franklin [1 mark]
Alexander Fleming and Robert Koch
AQA GCSE Biology Question Paper 2H 2025 Predicted
, PRACTICE PAPER FOR 2026 SUMMER EXAMS
0 1 . 4 A species of bird has developed a longer beak length over generations due
to environmental changes. Explain how this adaptation might improve its
survival chances. [3 marks]
0 1 . 5 Explain what is meant by "dominant" and "recessive" alleles.
[2 marks]
0 1 . 6 Describe the difference between homozygous and heterozygous
genotypes.
[2 marks]
AQA GCSE Biology Question Paper 2H 2025 Predicted
Please write clearly in block capitals.
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work.
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AQA GCSE
BIOLOGY 2025 Predicted
Higher Tier Paper 2
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 2H 2025 Predicted
, PRACTICE PAPER FOR 2026 SUMMER EXAMS
0 1 Explain the concepts of genetic inheritance, natural selection, and
evolution, and describe how they contribute to the diversity of life on Earth.
0 1 . 1 Define a gene and explain its role in inheritance.
[1 mark]
0 1 . 2 Describe the process of natural selection and explain how it can lead to the
evolution of a species.
[3 marks]
0 1 . 3 Which of the following scientists contributed to the development of the theory of
evolution?
Gregor Mendel and Louis Pasteur
Charles Darwin and Alfred Wallace
Carl Linnaeus and Rosalind Franklin [1 mark]
Alexander Fleming and Robert Koch
AQA GCSE Biology Question Paper 2H 2025 Predicted
, PRACTICE PAPER FOR 2026 SUMMER EXAMS
0 1 . 4 A species of bird has developed a longer beak length over generations due
to environmental changes. Explain how this adaptation might improve its
survival chances. [3 marks]
0 1 . 5 Explain what is meant by "dominant" and "recessive" alleles.
[2 marks]
0 1 . 6 Describe the difference between homozygous and heterozygous
genotypes.
[2 marks]
AQA GCSE Biology Question Paper 2H 2025 Predicted
