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Monday 15 November 2021 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Combined Science B
(Twenty First Century Science)
J260/05 Biology (Higher Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
* 8 3 5 0 0 9 4 2 9 8 *
You must have:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• an HB pencil
* J 2 6 0 0 5 *
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 95.
• 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 24 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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Answer all the questions.
1 (a) Diseases can be communicable or non-communicable.
Which statements describe communicable diseases and which statements describe
non‑communicable diseases?
Tick one box (3) in each row.
Statement Communicable diseases Non‑communicable
diseases
They are caused by alleles.
They are caused by lifestyle
choices.
They are caused by pathogens.
They are caused by trauma.
[2]
(b) Measles is caused by a virus. White blood cells help protect us against measles.
Complete each sentence about how white blood cells protect us against measles.
Use the words.
You can use each word once, more than once, or not at all.
abiotic antibodies antigens digested disabled inflamed
One type of white blood cell makes types of molecules called ...................................... .
These molecules bind to measles ...................................... .
Other white blood cells ingest the measles viruses and they are ...................................... .
[3]
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(c) A vaccine can help prevent the spread of measles. Not all parents have their children
vaccinated. Parents may have ethical reasons or may need more information before making
a decision.
Which parents are talking about an ethical reason and which parents need more information
before making a decision?
Tick one box (3) in each row.
Parents Ethical reason More information
Mia
“I’m worried about how
safe the vaccine is.”
Sam
“It is up to me to decide
what is best for my child.”
Ali
“My faith does not allow
vaccination.”
Jamal
“There is no risk. I don’t
know anyone who has had
measles.”
[3]
© OCR 2021 Turn over
H
Monday 15 November 2021 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Combined Science B
(Twenty First Century Science)
J260/05 Biology (Higher Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
* 8 3 5 0 0 9 4 2 9 8 *
You must have:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• an HB pencil
* J 2 6 0 0 5 *
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 95.
• 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 24 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2021 [601/8690/2] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (ST/JG) 300859/5 Turn over
, 2
Answer all the questions.
1 (a) Diseases can be communicable or non-communicable.
Which statements describe communicable diseases and which statements describe
non‑communicable diseases?
Tick one box (3) in each row.
Statement Communicable diseases Non‑communicable
diseases
They are caused by alleles.
They are caused by lifestyle
choices.
They are caused by pathogens.
They are caused by trauma.
[2]
(b) Measles is caused by a virus. White blood cells help protect us against measles.
Complete each sentence about how white blood cells protect us against measles.
Use the words.
You can use each word once, more than once, or not at all.
abiotic antibodies antigens digested disabled inflamed
One type of white blood cell makes types of molecules called ...................................... .
These molecules bind to measles ...................................... .
Other white blood cells ingest the measles viruses and they are ...................................... .
[3]
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(c) A vaccine can help prevent the spread of measles. Not all parents have their children
vaccinated. Parents may have ethical reasons or may need more information before making
a decision.
Which parents are talking about an ethical reason and which parents need more information
before making a decision?
Tick one box (3) in each row.
Parents Ethical reason More information
Mia
“I’m worried about how
safe the vaccine is.”
Sam
“It is up to me to decide
what is best for my child.”
Ali
“My faith does not allow
vaccination.”
Jamal
“There is no risk. I don’t
know anyone who has had
measles.”
[3]
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