AQA GCSE Biology Biology Paper 1 (Foundation), June 2024
Every question from AQA GCSE Biology Biology Paper 1 (Foundation), June 2024 (8461): 8 questions, 100 marks, each with its mark scheme and topic.
- Question 1 12 marks
Identify plant tissue structures, leaf adaptations for photosynthesis, xylem and phloem transport mechanisms, and cellular components involved in active transport.
Biology · B1: Cell Biology · B2: Organisation · B4: Bioenergetics
- Question 2 8 marks
Explain human skin defence against pathogens and analyse experimental data on the survival of bacteria at different pH levels.
Biology · B3: Infection and Response · B2: Organisation
- Question 3 10 marks
Describe trends in measles cases and vaccination rates from graphs, and evaluate the validity of scientific claims regarding vaccine safety.
Biology · B2: Organisation · B3: Infection and Response
- Question 4 14 marks
Describe food tests for starch and sugar, and interpret experimental data on the breakdown of starch in different breads by salivary amylase.
Biology · Required Practicals · B2: Organisation · Required Practicals
- Question 5 14 marks
Identify causes of cancer, stages and features of the cell cycle and mitosis, cell structures, calculate actual cell size using magnification, and describe stages of clinical drug trials.
Biology · B1: Cell Biology · B2: Organisation · B3: Infection and Response
- Question 6 14 marks
Investigate osmosis in potato tissue across varying salt concentrations by identifying control variables, calculating percentage change in mass, and determining isotonic concentration.
Biology · Required Practicals · B1: Cell Biology · Required Practicals
- Question 7 14 marks
Answer questions on coronary heart disease, first aid CPR, statins, and stents, interpret risk data, and plot a bar chart.
Biology · B2: Organisation
- Question 8 14 marks
Explain the effects of cystic fibrosis on digestion, growth, and gas exchange, including identifying the location of genes and organ systems.
Biology · B1: Cell Biology · B2: Organisation · B4: Bioenergetics