Edexcel GCSE Biology past papers

Edexcel GCSE Biology June 2023 Paper 1F

  • 1BI0/1F
  • Foundation
  • Topics 1 to 5
  • 1 hour 45 minutes
  • 100 marks

Question paper, Mark scheme, Examiner report: on the Pearson Edexcel website.

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  • Variation, evolution, selective breeding and genetic engineering
  • Cells: structure, types and specialisation
  • Reproduction, meiosis, DNA and inheritance
  • Digestion, enzymes, the heart and blood
  • The nervous system and reflexes
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What it tested

  • Inheritance, variation and evolution31 marks
  • Cell biology28 marks
  • Organisation21 marks
  • Homeostasis and response11 marks
  • Infection and response9 marks
  1. Q1Microscopy and magnificationCells: structure, types and specialisation7 marks
  2. Q2Variation, evolution, selective breeding and genetic engineeringFossils, extinction and resistant bacteria7 marks
  3. Q3Chromosomes, mitosis and stem cellsVariation, evolution, selective breeding and genetic engineering8 marks
  4. Q4Health, lifestyle and cancerDigestion, enzymes, the heart and blood10 marks
  5. Q5Protists, defences, vaccination and antibiotics9 marks
  6. Q6Reproduction, meiosis, DNA and inheritance12 marks
  7. Q7Variation, evolution, selective breeding and genetic engineeringCommunities, abiotic and biotic factors, adaptations12 marks
  8. Q8Digestion, enzymes, the heart and bloodReproduction, meiosis, DNA and inheritance11 marks
2 more questions
  1. Q9Cells: structure, types and specialisationProtists, defences, vaccination and antibiotics13 marks
  2. Q10The nervous system and reflexes11 marks

June 2023 Foundation grade boundaries

Marks needed across both Foundation papers, out of 200.

  • Grade 5119
  • Grade 498
  • Grade 372
  • Grade 247
  • Grade 122

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