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Friday 26 November 2021 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Biology A (Gateway Science)
J247/02 Paper 2 (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
You must have:
* 8 3 3 9 8 3 7 1 0 8 *
• a ruler (cm/mm)
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• an HB pencil
* J 2 4 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 28 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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SECTION A
Answer all the questions.
You should spend a maximum of 30 minutes on this section.
Write your answer to each question in the box provided.
1 The diagram shows the water cycle.
X
Lake
Which process is X?
A Evaporation
B Precipitation
C Run-off
D Transpiration
Your answer [1]
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2 What are stem cells?
A Any cells in the skin.
B Cells that can form any type of cell.
C Cells that do not have a nucleus.
D Cells with half the normal number of chromosomes.
Your answer [1]
3 Which process causes the loss of biomass from food chains?
A Growth
B Photosynthesis
C Predation
D Respiration
Your answer [1]
4 Tigers hunt and kill deer to eat.
Which is the correct description of this relationship?
A Competition
B Mutualism
C Parasitism
D Predation
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2021 Turn over
F
Friday 26 November 2021 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Biology A (Gateway Science)
J247/02 Paper 2 (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
You must have:
* 8 3 3 9 8 3 7 1 0 8 *
• a ruler (cm/mm)
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• an HB pencil
* J 2 4 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 28 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2021 [601/8589/2] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (MS/SG) 300830/5 Turn over
, 2
SECTION A
Answer all the questions.
You should spend a maximum of 30 minutes on this section.
Write your answer to each question in the box provided.
1 The diagram shows the water cycle.
X
Lake
Which process is X?
A Evaporation
B Precipitation
C Run-off
D Transpiration
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2021
, 3
2 What are stem cells?
A Any cells in the skin.
B Cells that can form any type of cell.
C Cells that do not have a nucleus.
D Cells with half the normal number of chromosomes.
Your answer [1]
3 Which process causes the loss of biomass from food chains?
A Growth
B Photosynthesis
C Predation
D Respiration
Your answer [1]
4 Tigers hunt and kill deer to eat.
Which is the correct description of this relationship?
A Competition
B Mutualism
C Parasitism
D Predation
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2021 Turn over
