SUMMER 2026
PREDICTED PAPER
OCR GCSE (9–1) Biology A (Gateway
Science) J247/01 ( 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 25 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. Which of the following is a feature of all eukaryotic cells?
A Plasmids
B Cell wall
C Nucleus
D Flagella
Your answer [1]
2. Which substance is a reactant in photosynthesis?
A Carbon dioxide
B Oxygen
C Glucose
D Ethanol
Your answer [1]
3. Which part of the eye focuses light onto the retina?
A Iris
B Cornea
C Lens
D Pupil
Your answer [1]
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4. Which type of blood cell produces antibodies?
A Red blood cells
B Platelets
C White blood cells
D Plasma cells
Your answer [1]
5. Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart?
A Vena cava
B Pulmonary artery
C Aorta
D Pulmonary vein
Your answer [1]
6. What is the complementary base pair for Adenine (A) in DNA?
A Adenine
B Cytosine
C Guanine
D Thymine
Your answer [1]
7. A desert plant has a thick waxy cuticle on its leaves. What is the advantage of this?
A Reduces water loss through transpiration
B Increases the rate of photosynthesis
C Allows more carbon dioxide to enter
D Increases the rate of translocation
Your answer [1]
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PREDICTED PAPER
OCR GCSE (9–1) Biology A (Gateway
Science) J247/01 ( 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 25 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. Which of the following is a feature of all eukaryotic cells?
A Plasmids
B Cell wall
C Nucleus
D Flagella
Your answer [1]
2. Which substance is a reactant in photosynthesis?
A Carbon dioxide
B Oxygen
C Glucose
D Ethanol
Your answer [1]
3. Which part of the eye focuses light onto the retina?
A Iris
B Cornea
C Lens
D Pupil
Your answer [1]
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4. Which type of blood cell produces antibodies?
A Red blood cells
B Platelets
C White blood cells
D Plasma cells
Your answer [1]
5. Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart?
A Vena cava
B Pulmonary artery
C Aorta
D Pulmonary vein
Your answer [1]
6. What is the complementary base pair for Adenine (A) in DNA?
A Adenine
B Cytosine
C Guanine
D Thymine
Your answer [1]
7. A desert plant has a thick waxy cuticle on its leaves. What is the advantage of this?
A Reduces water loss through transpiration
B Increases the rate of photosynthesis
C Allows more carbon dioxide to enter
D Increases the rate of translocation
Your answer [1]
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