2024_OCR - GCSE (9-1) Biology A
(Gateway Science) J247/04
(Higher Tier)
Merged Question Paper & Marking
Scheme
(Friday 7 June 2024 – Afternoon)
, Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Friday 7 June 2024 – Afternoon
GCSE (9–1) Biology A (Gateway Science)
J247/04 (Higher Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
You must have:
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• a ruler (cm/mm)
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• an HB pencil
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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 the answer is wrong.
INFORMATION
• 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 32 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
,Overview of OCR GCSE Biology A (Gateway Science) – Paper 4 (Higher Tier)
The OCR GCSE Biology A (Gateway Science) qualification (code J247) comprises multiple papers,
with Paper 4 (Higher Tier) designated as J247/04. This examination, scheduled for Friday, 7 June
2024, evaluates students' comprehension of specific topics within the curriculum.
Exam Structure:
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Marks: 90
Weighting: 50% of the total GCSE Biology A qualification
Content Assessed:
Paper 4 (Higher Tier) assesses content from the following topics:
1. B4: Community Level Systems
o Ecosystems: Understanding the interactions between organisms and their environment.
o Material Cycles: Exploring the cycling of materials such as carbon and nitrogen within
ecosystems.
2. B5: Genes, Inheritance, and Selection
o Inheritance: Studying genetic information transfer from one generation to the next.
o Natural Selection and Evolution: Understanding how species evolve over time through
natural selection.
3. B6: Global Challenges
o Monitoring and Maintaining the Environment: Examining human impact on the
environment and strategies for sustainability.
o Feeding the Human Race: Exploring agricultural practices and biotechnological
advancements to meet global food demands.
o Monitoring and Maintaining Health: Understanding disease prevention, treatment, and
the role of medical technologies.
4. B7: Practical Skills
o This topic encompasses the practical competencies required for the examination,
including experimental techniques, data analysis, and the application of scientific
methods.
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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 Which row shows correct abiotic and biotic factors?
Abiotic Biotic
A food light intensity
B food predators
C pH of soil predators
D temperature light intensity
Your answer [1]
2 Which process can make new alleles?
A Evolution
B Mutation
C Selective breeding D
Specialisation
Your answer [1]
3 All the living organisms and the place where they live is called …
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