SUMMER 2026
PREDICTED PAPER
OCR GCSE (9–1) Biology A (Gateway
Science) J247/02 (Foundation 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
F
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 23 pages.
Note: In the worked solutions, marks for each question are represented using different colours
within the answers. This helps indicate the sections of the solution where marks are typically
awarded.
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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. Food chain:
Oak tree 6000 kJ → Rabbit 600 kJ → Fox 60 kJ.
How much energy is lost between producer and primary consumer?
A 540 kJ
B 5400 kJ
C 5940 kJ
D 6600 kJ
Your answer [1]
2. What is a feature of asexual reproduction?
A Offspring show variation
B Two parents are needed
C It is slower than sexual reproduction
D Offspring are genetically identical
Your answer [1]
3. What is the definition of a community?
A All organisms of one species in a habitat
B All organisms and their physical environment
C All the different species living in a habitat
D All the living organisms on Earth
Your answer [1]
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4. Modern sheep are produced by selective breeding for more wool.
What decides which sheep breed?
A The sheep choose their own mates
B The sheep best suited to cold climates naturally breed
C It is a random process
D Farmers choose which sheep breed
Your answer [1]
5. Which sex chromosomes are found in human sperm cells?
A All sperm have one X chromosome
B All sperm have two X chromosomes
C Sperm have either an X or a Y chromosome
D All sperm have one Y chromosome
Your answer [1]
6. What is the link between HIV and the immune system?
A HIV increases the number of white blood cells
B HIV only affects red blood cells
C HIV has no effect on immunity
D HIV destroys white blood cells, weakening the immune system
Your answer [1]
7. Which process in the carbon cycle increases the amount of carbon dioxide in the air?
A Photosynthesis
B Respiration
C Absorption
D Transpiration
Your answer [1]
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PREDICTED PAPER
OCR GCSE (9–1) Biology A (Gateway
Science) J247/02 (Foundation 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
F
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 23 pages.
Note: In the worked solutions, marks for each question are represented using different colours
within the answers. This helps indicate the sections of the solution where marks are typically
awarded.
Turn over
for more: tyrionpapers.com
, 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. Food chain:
Oak tree 6000 kJ → Rabbit 600 kJ → Fox 60 kJ.
How much energy is lost between producer and primary consumer?
A 540 kJ
B 5400 kJ
C 5940 kJ
D 6600 kJ
Your answer [1]
2. What is a feature of asexual reproduction?
A Offspring show variation
B Two parents are needed
C It is slower than sexual reproduction
D Offspring are genetically identical
Your answer [1]
3. What is the definition of a community?
A All organisms of one species in a habitat
B All organisms and their physical environment
C All the different species living in a habitat
D All the living organisms on Earth
Your answer [1]
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4. Modern sheep are produced by selective breeding for more wool.
What decides which sheep breed?
A The sheep choose their own mates
B The sheep best suited to cold climates naturally breed
C It is a random process
D Farmers choose which sheep breed
Your answer [1]
5. Which sex chromosomes are found in human sperm cells?
A All sperm have one X chromosome
B All sperm have two X chromosomes
C Sperm have either an X or a Y chromosome
D All sperm have one Y chromosome
Your answer [1]
6. What is the link between HIV and the immune system?
A HIV increases the number of white blood cells
B HIV only affects red blood cells
C HIV has no effect on immunity
D HIV destroys white blood cells, weakening the immune system
Your answer [1]
7. Which process in the carbon cycle increases the amount of carbon dioxide in the air?
A Photosynthesis
B Respiration
C Absorption
D Transpiration
Your answer [1]
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