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OCR 2024 GCSE (9–1) Biology A (Gateway Science) J247/04 (Higher Tier) Question Paper and Mark
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Friday 7 June 2024 – Afternoon
GCSE (9–1) Biology A (Gateway Science)
J247/04 (Higher Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
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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 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.
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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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