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GCSE (9–1) Combined Science A(Gateway
Science)
J250/01 Biology (Foundation Tier)




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 begiven
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.

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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 20 minutes on this section.Write your

answer to each question in the box provided.


1 A student prepares a microscope slide to view colourless plant cells.

Which type of substance is used to colour the cells?

A Acid

B Hormone

C Lipid

D Stain


Your answer [1]


2 The total magnification of an image viewed using a light microscope is calculated using a
formula.

What is the correct formula for total magnification?

A Total magnification = eyepiece lens magnification × objective lens magnification B

Total magnification = eyepiece lens magnification – objective lens magnification C Total

magnification = eyepiece lens magnification + objective lens magnification D Total

magnification = eyepiece lens magnification ÷ objective lens magnification


Your answer [1]


3 Plasmids are small rings of genetic material.

Which row describes where plasmids are found?

Where they are found Type of cell

A cytoplasm eukaryotic

B cytoplasm prokaryotic

C nucleus eukaryotic

D nucleus prokaryotic



Your answer [1]
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4 The graph shows the effect of pH on the activity of two enzymes.

Identify the pH where both enzymes are active.




Enzyme activity




2 4 6 8 10 12 14
pH

A pH 4

B pH 6

C pH 8

D pH 10


Your answer [1]




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5 The model represents a molecule found inside human cells.




Which of these describes this model?

A Monomer and a double helixB

Monomer and a double twistC

Polymer and a double helix D

Polymer and a double twist


Your answer [1]


6 The diagrams show stages in the hypothesis used to explain the mechanism of enzyme action.




Which term describes this hypothesis?

A Active site

B Denaturing

C Enzyme specificity

D Lock and key


Your answer [1]




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