Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Monday 9 June 2025 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Combined Science A
(Gateway Science)
J250/02 Biology (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 10 minutes
You must have:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
F
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 24 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 The diagram shows a key for identifying organisms.
Identify the organism that has wings and is active at night.
Has the organism got legs?
Yes No
Has it got Has it got a shell?
wings?
No Yes No Yes
Has it got Is it active at
more than night?
eight legs?
Yes No Yes No Worm Snail
Centipede Spider Moth Butterfly
A Butterfly
B Centipede
C Moth
D Snail
Your answer [1]
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2 What is the correct treatment for a disease caused by viruses?
A Antibiotics
B Antivirals
C Progesterone
D Insulin
Your answer [1]
3 Which of these is an example of genetic engineering?
A Captive breeding programmes for endangered species
B Farmers applying pesticides on their crops
C Scientists developing crops that are drought resistant
D Selecting pigs with high quality meat to breed together
Your answer [1]
4 Cardiovascular diseases are treated in different ways.
The table shows some treatments for cardiovascular disease.
Treatment Description
A Heart bypass A new blood vessel is inserted when the coronary artery is
blocked.
B Heart A new heart from a donor is inserted.
transplant
C Statins A pill is ingested which reduces cholesterol in the blood.
D Stent A small tube is inserted to open up a blocked blood vessel.
Which treatment does not involve surgery?
Your answer [1]
© OCR Turn over
2025
Monday 9 June 2025 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Combined Science A
(Gateway Science)
J250/02 Biology (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 10 minutes
You must have:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
F
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 24 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2025 (IP/SG) 353356/5
OCR is an
[601/8687/2] DC
exempt
, Charity Turn over
*1860972117*
, 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 The diagram shows a key for identifying organisms.
Identify the organism that has wings and is active at night.
Has the organism got legs?
Yes No
Has it got Has it got a shell?
wings?
No Yes No Yes
Has it got Is it active at
more than night?
eight legs?
Yes No Yes No Worm Snail
Centipede Spider Moth Butterfly
A Butterfly
B Centipede
C Moth
D Snail
Your answer [1]
© OCR
2025
, 3
2 What is the correct treatment for a disease caused by viruses?
A Antibiotics
B Antivirals
C Progesterone
D Insulin
Your answer [1]
3 Which of these is an example of genetic engineering?
A Captive breeding programmes for endangered species
B Farmers applying pesticides on their crops
C Scientists developing crops that are drought resistant
D Selecting pigs with high quality meat to breed together
Your answer [1]
4 Cardiovascular diseases are treated in different ways.
The table shows some treatments for cardiovascular disease.
Treatment Description
A Heart bypass A new blood vessel is inserted when the coronary artery is
blocked.
B Heart A new heart from a donor is inserted.
transplant
C Statins A pill is ingested which reduces cholesterol in the blood.
D Stent A small tube is inserted to open up a blocked blood vessel.
Which treatment does not involve surgery?
Your answer [1]
© OCR Turn over
2025
