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2026 PREDICTED
PAPER
GCSE (9–1) Biology A (Gateway Science)
J247/03 (Higher 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
H
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 27 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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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 What are the products of anaerobic respiration in yeast?
A Ethanol + carbon dioxide
B Lactic acid + water
C Glucose + oxygen
D Carbon dioxide + water
Your answer [1]
2 The graph shows the effect of increasing substrate concentration on the rate of
an enzyme-controlled reaction. The rate increases at first but then levels off and
stops increasing.
Which explanation is most likely?
A The enzyme has denatured
B All enzyme active sites are occupied
C The pH has changed
D The temperature has dropped
Your answer [1]
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3 A prokaryotic cell and a plant cell both have cell walls. What is the key difference
between them?
A Only plant cells have a cell membrane
B Prokaryotic cell walls are made of peptidoglycan, plant cell walls are made of cellulose
C Only prokaryotic cells have DNA
D Plant cell walls are made of peptidoglycan, prokaryotic cell walls are made of cellulose
Your answer [1]
4 Which sequence correctly describes the flow of genetic information during protein
synthesis?
A Ribosome → mRNA → DNA → Protein
B DNA → Ribosome → mRNA → Protein
C mRNA → DNA → Ribosome → Protein
D DNA → mRNA → Ribosome → Protein
Your answer [1]
5 A plant cell is placed in a very concentrated sugar solution. What will happen and
why?
A Water enters by osmosis as the external solution has a higher water potential
B Water leaves by osmosis as the external solution has a lower water potential
C Water enters by active transport as energy is available
D No movement occurs as the solution is isotonic
Your answer [1]
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2026 PREDICTED
PAPER
GCSE (9–1) Biology A (Gateway Science)
J247/03 (Higher 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
H
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 27 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
Turn over
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, 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 What are the products of anaerobic respiration in yeast?
A Ethanol + carbon dioxide
B Lactic acid + water
C Glucose + oxygen
D Carbon dioxide + water
Your answer [1]
2 The graph shows the effect of increasing substrate concentration on the rate of
an enzyme-controlled reaction. The rate increases at first but then levels off and
stops increasing.
Which explanation is most likely?
A The enzyme has denatured
B All enzyme active sites are occupied
C The pH has changed
D The temperature has dropped
Your answer [1]
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, 3
3 A prokaryotic cell and a plant cell both have cell walls. What is the key difference
between them?
A Only plant cells have a cell membrane
B Prokaryotic cell walls are made of peptidoglycan, plant cell walls are made of cellulose
C Only prokaryotic cells have DNA
D Plant cell walls are made of peptidoglycan, prokaryotic cell walls are made of cellulose
Your answer [1]
4 Which sequence correctly describes the flow of genetic information during protein
synthesis?
A Ribosome → mRNA → DNA → Protein
B DNA → Ribosome → mRNA → Protein
C mRNA → DNA → Ribosome → Protein
D DNA → mRNA → Ribosome → Protein
Your answer [1]
5 A plant cell is placed in a very concentrated sugar solution. What will happen and
why?
A Water enters by osmosis as the external solution has a higher water potential
B Water leaves by osmosis as the external solution has a lower water potential
C Water enters by active transport as energy is available
D No movement occurs as the solution is isotonic
Your answer [1]
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