2024_AQA-GCSE Biology – Foundation Tier Paper 2F (Merged Question Paper and Marking Scheme) Friday 7 June 2024.
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2024_AQA-GCSE Biology – Foundation Tier Paper 2F
2024_AQA-GCSE Biology – Foundation Tier
Paper 2F
(Merged Question Paper and Marking Scheme)
Friday 7 June 2024.
Candidate number
I declare this is my own work.
GCSE
BIOLOGY
Foundation Tier Paper 2F
F
Friday 7 June 2024 Afternoon Time allowed: 1 hou...
2024_AQA-GCSE Biology – Foundation Tier
Paper 2F
(Merged Question Paper and Marking Scheme)
Please write clearly in block capitals. Friday 7 June 2024.
Centre number
Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work.
GCSE
BIOLOGY
F
Foundation Tier Paper 2F
Friday 7 June 2024 Afternoon Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
Materials
For this paper you must have: For Examiner’s Use
• 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.
• Answer all questions in the spaces provided. 5
• 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
10
Information 11
• The maximum mark for this paper is 100.
• The marks for questions are shown in brackets. TOTAL
• You are expected to use a calculator where appropriate.
• You are reminded of the need for good English and clear
presentation in your answers.
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,GCSE Biology Foundation Tier Paper 2F Summary
The GCSE Biology Foundation Tier Paper 2F, scheduled for June 2025, will assess students’
understanding of more advanced biological concepts, building on the knowledge gained in Paper 1.
This paper will test students’ ability to apply biological principles to real-world scenarios and interpret
biological processes. The key areas covered include:
1. Cell Recognition and the Immune System:
o The role of the immune system in defending the body against pathogens like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and
protists.
o The function of white blood cells, antibodies, and antigens in protecting the body from infection.
o The process of phagocytosis and how memory cells contribute to immunity.
o Vaccination and its role in stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies.
o The problem of antibiotic resistance and how bacteria evolve to resist antibiotics.
2. Homeostasis and Response:
o The concept of homeostasis and its importance in maintaining stable internal conditions such as body
temperature, blood glucose levels, and water balance.
o The role of the nervous system in detecting changes and coordinating responses to environmental
stimuli.
o The function of hormones such as insulin in regulating blood glucose levels and adrenaline in the body’s
response to stress.
o Understanding the menstrual cycle and how hormones control its phases.
3. Inheritance, Variation, and Evolution:
o The structure of DNA, chromosomes, and genes, and how genetic information is passed on in sexual
reproduction.
o The use of Punnett squares to predict inheritance patterns for dominant and recessive alleles.
o The importance of genetic variation within populations for natural selection.
o The process of evolution and how beneficial traits are passed on to future generations.
o The process of speciation and the development of new species over time.
4. Ecology:
o The structure and function of ecosystems, including the roles of producers, consumers, and
decomposers.
o The concept of food chains and food webs, and how energy is transferred through the ecosystem.
o The carbon cycle and the nitrogen cycle, and how these elements are recycled in ecosystems.
o The impact of human activity on ecosystems, including pollution, deforestation, and climate change.
o Conservation strategies to protect biodiversity and support sustainable ecosystems.
5. Plant Biology:
o The process of photosynthesis in plants, including the role of chlorophyll and the factors that affect its
rate (e.g., light intensity, temperature, and carbon dioxide concentration).
o The structure and function of plant transport systems, including the movement of water, nutrients, and
sugars through the xylem and phloem.
o Transpiration and its role in the movement of water through plants.
6. The Use of Biological Resources:
o The use of genetic modification (GMOs) in agriculture to improve crop resistance and yield.
o The process of selective breeding to develop desirable traits in animals and plants.
o Ethical considerations in the use of biotechnology and GMOs.
o The importance of sustainable farming practices to reduce environmental impact.
7. Health and Disease:
o The causes and prevention of non-communicable diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer,
and how lifestyle factors (e.g., diet, exercise, smoking) affect these conditions.
o The role of public health initiatives in reducing the spread of diseases and improving health outcomes.
o The importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle to prevent disease.
This paper will include multiple-choice, short-answer, and longer-answer questions that require
students to apply their understanding of biological concepts and interpret data.
, 2
Do not write
outside the
box
Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
0 1 The nervous system allows humans to:
• respond to stimuli
• coordinate their behaviour.
0 1.1 Complete the order of structures to link a stimulus to a response.
[2 marks]
Choose answers from the box.
coordinator effector receptor
0 1 . 2 Some human actions are reflex actions.
What is a reflex action?
[2 marks]
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, 3
Do not write
outside the
0 1 . 3 Which is an example of a reflex action? box
[1 mark]
Tick () one box.
Blinking in sudden bright light
Kicking a ball in a game
Writing a message to a friend
0 1 . 4 Many reflex actions are movements. What
type of tissue causes movement? Tick
[1 mark]
() one box.
Blood
Gland
Muscle
Question 1 continues on the next page
Turn over ►
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