Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Examinations Foundation GCSE
(9–1) Combined Science (Biology) A(Gateway
Science)J250/02 Paper 2 (Foundation Tier) with
marking scheme
, Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Friday 9 June 2023 – Afternoon
GCSE (9–1) Combined Science (Biology) A
(Gateway Science)
J250/02 Paper 2 (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 10 minutes
F
* 9 1 3 2 1 3 2 5 2 3 *
You must have:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• an HB pencil
* J 2 5 0 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 60.
• 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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Section A
You should spend a maximum of 20 minutes on this section.
Write your answer to each question in the box provided.
1 Which word describes the entire genetic material of an organism?
A Chromosome
B Genome
C Nucleus
D Phenotype
Your answer [1]
2 Which is a positive impact of humans on the environment?
A Building roads and houses on protected land.
B Cutting down forests to plant crops.
C Hunting endangered species.
D Stopping the use of plastic drinking straws.
Your answer [1]
3 Which is an example of an antiseptic?
A A chemical injected into the blood to prevent infection.
B A drug taken as a tablet to reduce an infection.
C Cream put on the skin to kill harmful microorganisms.
D Part of a pathogen that triggers an immune response.
Your answer [1]
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4 Which type of pathogens cause crown gall disease in plants?
A Bacteria
B Fungi
C Protists
D Viruses
Your answer [1]
5 Tuberculosis is a disease of the lungs. The number of cases of tuberculosis in the UK between
1914 and 1987 decreased from 99 497 to 5086.
Which could be a reason for this decrease?
A Development of a vaccine for tuberculosis
B Development of industrial processes that produce pollution
C Increase in population between 1914 and 1987
D Increase in the number of people who smoke
Your answer [1]
6 Which row shows the correct levels of organisation in an ecosystem?
Smallest Largest
A community population species ecosystem
B community species population ecosystem
C species population community ecosystem
D species community population ecosystem
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2023 Turn over
Examinations Foundation GCSE
(9–1) Combined Science (Biology) A(Gateway
Science)J250/02 Paper 2 (Foundation Tier) with
marking scheme
, Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Friday 9 June 2023 – Afternoon
GCSE (9–1) Combined Science (Biology) A
(Gateway Science)
J250/02 Paper 2 (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 10 minutes
F
* 9 1 3 2 1 3 2 5 2 3 *
You must have:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• an HB pencil
* J 2 5 0 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 60.
• 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 2023 [601/8687/2] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (ST/SG) 301051/8 Turn over
, 2
Section A
You should spend a maximum of 20 minutes on this section.
Write your answer to each question in the box provided.
1 Which word describes the entire genetic material of an organism?
A Chromosome
B Genome
C Nucleus
D Phenotype
Your answer [1]
2 Which is a positive impact of humans on the environment?
A Building roads and houses on protected land.
B Cutting down forests to plant crops.
C Hunting endangered species.
D Stopping the use of plastic drinking straws.
Your answer [1]
3 Which is an example of an antiseptic?
A A chemical injected into the blood to prevent infection.
B A drug taken as a tablet to reduce an infection.
C Cream put on the skin to kill harmful microorganisms.
D Part of a pathogen that triggers an immune response.
Your answer [1]
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4 Which type of pathogens cause crown gall disease in plants?
A Bacteria
B Fungi
C Protists
D Viruses
Your answer [1]
5 Tuberculosis is a disease of the lungs. The number of cases of tuberculosis in the UK between
1914 and 1987 decreased from 99 497 to 5086.
Which could be a reason for this decrease?
A Development of a vaccine for tuberculosis
B Development of industrial processes that produce pollution
C Increase in population between 1914 and 1987
D Increase in the number of people who smoke
Your answer [1]
6 Which row shows the correct levels of organisation in an ecosystem?
Smallest Largest
A community population species ecosystem
B community species population ecosystem
C species population community ecosystem
D species community population ecosystem
Your answer [1]
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