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BIOLOGY
Higher Tier Paper 1H Predicted Paper 2
Thursday 14 May 2026 Morning Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
1
,Materials Information
For this paper you must have: • The maximum mark for this paper is 100.
• a ruler • The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
• a scientific calculator. • You are expected to use a calculator where
appropriate.
Instructions • You are reminded of the need for good English
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. and clear presentation in your answers.
• Pencil should only be used for drawing.
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. For Examiner's Use
• Answer all questions in the spaces provided. Question Mark
• Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do
1
not want to be marked.
• In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your 2
answer.
3
4
5
6
7
8
TOTAL
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2
, Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
01
Tuberculosis (TB) is a communicable disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium
tuberculosis.
01.1
State one way TB can be spread from person to person. [1 mark]
01.2
TB can be treated with antibiotics. Explain why antibiotics cannot be used to [2 marks]
treat viral diseases such as influenza.
Do not write outside the box
01.3
The BCG vaccine is used to protect against TB. The BCG vaccine contains weakened TB
bacteria.
Explain how the BCG vaccine protects a person from TB infection. [4 marks]
01.4
Table 1 shows the number of TB cases reported per 100 000 population in three countries
between 2015 and 2020.
Table 1
Year Country A Country B Country C
2015 12 180 6
2016 11 172 6
3
Please write clearly in block capitals.
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Forename(s)
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GCSE
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BIOLOGY
Higher Tier Paper 1H Predicted Paper 2
Thursday 14 May 2026 Morning Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
1
,Materials Information
For this paper you must have: • The maximum mark for this paper is 100.
• a ruler • The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
• a scientific calculator. • You are expected to use a calculator where
appropriate.
Instructions • You are reminded of the need for good English
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. and clear presentation in your answers.
• Pencil should only be used for drawing.
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. For Examiner's Use
• Answer all questions in the spaces provided. Question Mark
• Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do
1
not want to be marked.
• In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your 2
answer.
3
4
5
6
7
8
TOTAL
Do not write outside the box
2
, Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
01
Tuberculosis (TB) is a communicable disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium
tuberculosis.
01.1
State one way TB can be spread from person to person. [1 mark]
01.2
TB can be treated with antibiotics. Explain why antibiotics cannot be used to [2 marks]
treat viral diseases such as influenza.
Do not write outside the box
01.3
The BCG vaccine is used to protect against TB. The BCG vaccine contains weakened TB
bacteria.
Explain how the BCG vaccine protects a person from TB infection. [4 marks]
01.4
Table 1 shows the number of TB cases reported per 100 000 population in three countries
between 2015 and 2020.
Table 1
Year Country A Country B Country C
2015 12 180 6
2016 11 172 6
3
