Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Examinations Foundation
GCSEBiology A
GatewayJ247/01: Paper 1
(Foundation Tier) General
Certificate of Secondary
Education with correct marking
scheme
, Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Tuesday 16 May 2023 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Biology A (Gateway Biology)
J247/01 Paper 1 (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
F
You must have:
* 9 1 2 9 2 8 4 5 2 8 *
• a ruler (cm/mm)
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• an HB pencil
* J 2 4 7 0 1 *
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
You should spend a maximum of 30 minutes on this section.
Write your answer to each question in the box provided.
1 A plant is placed near a window.
The plant grows towards the light.
Which hormone is responsible for this growth movement?
A Auxin
B Insulin
C Oestrogen
D Testosterone
Your answer [1]
2 The cactus is found in the desert. It has very small leaves called spines.
Spines
Why are spines an advantage to the cactus?
A They slow down the rate of respiration.
B They slow down the rate of transpiration.
C They stop the plant photosynthesising.
D They stop translocation in the cactus.
Your answer [1]
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, 3
3 In transpiration, water is lost from a plant.
Which part of a plant loses water to the surroundings?
A Guard cells
B Root hair cells
C Stomata
D Xylem
Your answer [1]
4 Which chamber in the human heart contracts with the greatest force?
A B
D
C
Your answer [1]
5 Which row shows where valves in the heart are found?
Between the Between the In the
atria and ventricles and capillaries
ventricles arteries
A no no no
B yes yes yes
C no no yes
D yes yes no
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2023 Turn over
Examinations Foundation
GCSEBiology A
GatewayJ247/01: Paper 1
(Foundation Tier) General
Certificate of Secondary
Education with correct marking
scheme
, Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Tuesday 16 May 2023 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Biology A (Gateway Biology)
J247/01 Paper 1 (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
F
You must have:
* 9 1 2 9 2 8 4 5 2 8 *
• a ruler (cm/mm)
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• an HB pencil
* J 2 4 7 0 1 *
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 2023 [601/8589/2] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (NF/SW) 300835/8 Turn over
, 2
Section A
You should spend a maximum of 30 minutes on this section.
Write your answer to each question in the box provided.
1 A plant is placed near a window.
The plant grows towards the light.
Which hormone is responsible for this growth movement?
A Auxin
B Insulin
C Oestrogen
D Testosterone
Your answer [1]
2 The cactus is found in the desert. It has very small leaves called spines.
Spines
Why are spines an advantage to the cactus?
A They slow down the rate of respiration.
B They slow down the rate of transpiration.
C They stop the plant photosynthesising.
D They stop translocation in the cactus.
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2023
, 3
3 In transpiration, water is lost from a plant.
Which part of a plant loses water to the surroundings?
A Guard cells
B Root hair cells
C Stomata
D Xylem
Your answer [1]
4 Which chamber in the human heart contracts with the greatest force?
A B
D
C
Your answer [1]
5 Which row shows where valves in the heart are found?
Between the Between the In the
atria and ventricles and capillaries
ventricles arteries
A no no no
B yes yes yes
C no no yes
D yes yes no
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2023 Turn over
