OCR SUMMER
2026 PREDICTED
PAPER
GCSE (9–1) Biology A (Gateway Science)
J247/04 (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 25 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. All the populations of different species living in the same area is called…
A An ecosystem
B A community
C A habitat
D A niche
Your answer [1]
2. The diagram below shows a plant cell with parts labelled A–D (cell wall, cell membrane,
chloroplast, vacuole). Which part is responsible for absorbing light for photosynthesis?
A Cell wall
B Vacuole
C Chloroplast
D Cell membrane
Your answer [1]
3. A gene has two alleles, T (dominant) and t (recessive). Two individuals are Tt and tt.
Which statement is correct?
A They have the same phenotype and the same genotype
B They have the same phenotype but different genotypes
C They have different phenotypes and different genotypes
D They have different phenotypes but the same genotype
Your answer [1]
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4. A student uses a transect line to study plant distribution across a field. What should the
student record at regular intervals along the transect?
A The number of different species present in the whole field
B The organisms present at each sampling point
C The total mass of all organisms in the field
D The temperature at each end of the field
Your answer [1]
5. In a food web, a new predator is introduced. Which sequence correctly describes the
effect on prey and producers?
A Prey increases → producers decrease → prey decreases
B Prey decreases → producers increase → prey increases
C Prey decreases → producers decrease → prey increases
D Prey increases → producers increase → prey decreases
Your answer [1]
6. MRSA is resistant to many antibiotics. Which process best explains how this resistance
became widespread in hospitals?
A Bacteria deliberately mutated to survive antibiotics
B Patients passed resistance to each other through contact
C Antibiotic exposure created a selection pressure, allowing resistant bacteria to survive
and reproduce
D MRSA developed resistance through sexual reproduction
Your answer [1]
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2026 PREDICTED
PAPER
GCSE (9–1) Biology A (Gateway Science)
J247/04 (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 25 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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. All the populations of different species living in the same area is called…
A An ecosystem
B A community
C A habitat
D A niche
Your answer [1]
2. The diagram below shows a plant cell with parts labelled A–D (cell wall, cell membrane,
chloroplast, vacuole). Which part is responsible for absorbing light for photosynthesis?
A Cell wall
B Vacuole
C Chloroplast
D Cell membrane
Your answer [1]
3. A gene has two alleles, T (dominant) and t (recessive). Two individuals are Tt and tt.
Which statement is correct?
A They have the same phenotype and the same genotype
B They have the same phenotype but different genotypes
C They have different phenotypes and different genotypes
D They have different phenotypes but the same genotype
Your answer [1]
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4. A student uses a transect line to study plant distribution across a field. What should the
student record at regular intervals along the transect?
A The number of different species present in the whole field
B The organisms present at each sampling point
C The total mass of all organisms in the field
D The temperature at each end of the field
Your answer [1]
5. In a food web, a new predator is introduced. Which sequence correctly describes the
effect on prey and producers?
A Prey increases → producers decrease → prey decreases
B Prey decreases → producers increase → prey increases
C Prey decreases → producers decrease → prey increases
D Prey increases → producers increase → prey decreases
Your answer [1]
6. MRSA is resistant to many antibiotics. Which process best explains how this resistance
became widespread in hospitals?
A Bacteria deliberately mutated to survive antibiotics
B Patients passed resistance to each other through contact
C Antibiotic exposure created a selection pressure, allowing resistant bacteria to survive
and reproduce
D MRSA developed resistance through sexual reproduction
Your answer [1]
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