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Wednesday 15 June 2022 – 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 9 9 7 4 6 2 8 9 7 *
• 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 (ST/SG) 308514/3 Turn over
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Answer all the questions.
1 The circulatory system transports substances around the human body in the blood.
(a) State the name of the organ that pumps blood around the human body.
.............................................................................................................................................. [1]
(b) Draw lines to connect each type of blood vessel with its correct description.
Vessel Description
Has a thick, muscular wall to hold
Artery
high pressure blood
Has a thin elastic wall that enables
Capillary
the vessel to be squashed
Has a very thin wall
Vein
only one cell thick
[2]
(c) State two nutrients that are absorbed into the blood in the digestive system.
1 .............................................................
2 .............................................................
[2]
(d) State two gases that are exchanged between the air and the blood in the gaseous exchange
system.
1 .............................................................
2 .............................................................
[2]
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Wednesday 15 June 2022 – 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 9 9 7 4 6 2 8 9 7 *
• 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 2022 [601/8506/5] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (ST/SG) 308514/3 Turn over
, 2
Answer all the questions.
1 The circulatory system transports substances around the human body in the blood.
(a) State the name of the organ that pumps blood around the human body.
.............................................................................................................................................. [1]
(b) Draw lines to connect each type of blood vessel with its correct description.
Vessel Description
Has a thick, muscular wall to hold
Artery
high pressure blood
Has a thin elastic wall that enables
Capillary
the vessel to be squashed
Has a very thin wall
Vein
only one cell thick
[2]
(c) State two nutrients that are absorbed into the blood in the digestive system.
1 .............................................................
2 .............................................................
[2]
(d) State two gases that are exchanged between the air and the blood in the gaseous exchange
system.
1 .............................................................
2 .............................................................
[2]
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