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AQA GCSE BIOLOGY 8461/2H HIGHER TIER PAPER 2H EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER (AUTHENTIC MARKING SCHEME ATTACHED)
AQA GCSE BIOLOGY 8461/2H HIGHER TIER PAPER 2H EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER (AUTHENTIC MARKING SCHEME ATTACHED)
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AQA GCSE BIOLOGY 8461/2H HIGHER TIER
PAPER 2H EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
(AUTHENTIC MARKING SCHEME ATTACHED)
GCSE
BIOLOGY
Higher Tier Paper 2H
H
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
Materials
For Examiner’s Use
For this paper you must have:
• a ruler Question Mark
• a scientific calculator.
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Instructions 2
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. 3
• Pencil should only be used for drawing. 4
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
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• Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of 6
this book. Write the question number against your answer(s). 7
• Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want 8
to be marked.
• In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your answer. 9
TOTAL
Information
• The maximum mark for this paper is 100.
• The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
• You are expected to use a calculator where appropriate.
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• You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation
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Answer all questions in the spaces provided. box
0 1 There are two types of reproduction:
• sexual reproduction
• asexual reproduction.
. Complete Table 1 to compare sexual reproduction with asexual reproduction.
Write a tick ( ) in the box if the statement is true.
The first row has been completed for you.
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Table 1
Sexual Asexual
reproduction reproduction
Cell division occurs
Fertilisation occurs
Genes are passed on from parent to offspring
Offspring are genetically identical to each other
. Gametes are formed in sexual reproduction.
Name the male gamete formed in flowering plants.
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Cell division by meiosis forms gametes. box
Figure 1 shows the mean mass of DNA per cell before, during and after meiosis.
Figure 1
Use information from Figure 1 to answer questions 01.3 to 01.6.
. When is the DNA in the chromosomes being copied?
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Tick (✓) one box.
Between 0 and 3 hours
Between 3 and 4 hours
Between 4 and 5 hours
Between 5 and 6 hours
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