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Friday 26 November 2021 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Biology B (Twenty First Century Science)
J257/02 Depth in Biology (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
You must have:
* 8 3 4 4 9 2 0 4 3 9 *
• a ruler (cm/mm)
You can use:
• an HB pencil
• a scientific or graphical calculator
* J 2 5 7 0 2 *
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 20 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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DC (CE/CB) 300850/5 Turn over
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Answer all the questions.
1 The health of humans can be affected by disease.
(a) Draw lines to connect each disease with the correct type of pathogen that causes it.
Disease Pathogen
Bacteria
Athlete’s foot
Fungus
Influenza
Protist
Malaria
Virus
[3]
(b) Tuberculosis is a disease in humans. It is caused by the same type of pathogen that causes
Salmonella food poisoning.
Suggest what type of pathogen causes tuberculosis.
.............................................................................................................................................. [1]
(c) Blood cells in the human body help to protect us against pathogens.
Which type of blood cell makes antibodies?
Tick (✓) one box.
All types of blood cells
Platelets
Red blood cells
White blood cells
[1]
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(d) Human diseases can be spread by coughs and sneezes.
Identify three other ways in which diseases can be spread in humans.
1 ................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
2 ................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
3 ................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
[3]
© OCR 2021 Turn over
F
Friday 26 November 2021 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Biology B (Twenty First Century Science)
J257/02 Depth in Biology (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
You must have:
* 8 3 4 4 9 2 0 4 3 9 *
• a ruler (cm/mm)
You can use:
• an HB pencil
• a scientific or graphical calculator
* J 2 5 7 0 2 *
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 20 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2021 [601/8506/5] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (CE/CB) 300850/5 Turn over
, 2
Answer all the questions.
1 The health of humans can be affected by disease.
(a) Draw lines to connect each disease with the correct type of pathogen that causes it.
Disease Pathogen
Bacteria
Athlete’s foot
Fungus
Influenza
Protist
Malaria
Virus
[3]
(b) Tuberculosis is a disease in humans. It is caused by the same type of pathogen that causes
Salmonella food poisoning.
Suggest what type of pathogen causes tuberculosis.
.............................................................................................................................................. [1]
(c) Blood cells in the human body help to protect us against pathogens.
Which type of blood cell makes antibodies?
Tick (✓) one box.
All types of blood cells
Platelets
Red blood cells
White blood cells
[1]
© OCR 2021
, 3
(d) Human diseases can be spread by coughs and sneezes.
Identify three other ways in which diseases can be spread in humans.
1 ................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
2 ................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
3 ................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
[3]
© OCR 2021 Turn over
