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GCSE (9–1) Combined Science A
(Gateway Science)
J250/08 Biology (Higher Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 10 minutes
You must have:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
You can use:
H
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• an HB pencil
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 is an exempt Charity
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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 Gardeners are changing the way they care for their garden.
Which change would increase biodiversity?
A Adding chemical fertilisers to a grass lawn
B Cutting a grass lawn more often than usual
C Removing a grass lawn area and putting down paving stones
D Replacing a grass lawn area with a wild flower meadow
Your answer [1]
2 Which row is a correct comparison of meiosis and mitosis?
Involves cell Halves the number of Requires DNA
division chromosomes replication
A both meiosis only both
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