Friday 10 May 2024 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Biology A (Gateway Science)
J247/03 (Higher Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
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• 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.
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• 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 Cellulose is a complex carbohydrate.
Which monomers is cellulose made from?
A Amino acids
B Fatty acids
C Glycerol
D Simple sugars
Your answer [1]
2 The diagram shows the structure of the human brain.
A
B
D
C
Which part of the brain is highly folded into two hemispheres and controls language and memory?
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