Edexcel GCSE Biology past papers

Edexcel GCSE Biology June 2023 Paper 1H

  • 1BI0/1H
  • Higher
  • 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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  • The nervous system and reflexes
  • Digestion, enzymes, the heart and blood
  • Diffusion, osmosis and active transport
  • Inherited disorders and sex determination
  • Pathogens: viral, bacterial and fungal diseases
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What it tested

  • Homeostasis and response23 marks
  • Inheritance, variation and evolution22 marks
  • Cell biology21 marks
  • Infection and response18 marks
  • Organisation16 marks
  1. Q1Digestion, enzymes, the heart and blood7 marks
  2. Q2Digestion, enzymes, the heart and bloodReproduction, meiosis, DNA and inheritance9 marks
  3. Q3Protists, defences, vaccination and antibioticsMicroscopy and magnification7 marks
  4. Q4The nervous system and reflexes11 marks
  5. Q5Chromosomes, mitosis and stem cellsCells: structure, types and specialisation10 marks
  6. Q6Variation, evolution, selective breeding and genetic engineeringInherited disorders and sex determination11 marks
  7. Q7Pathogens: viral, bacterial and fungal diseasesReproduction, meiosis, DNA and inheritance11 marks
  8. Q8Diffusion, osmosis and active transport11 marks
2 more questions
  1. Q9The nervous system and reflexesHealth, lifestyle and cancer12 marks
  2. Q10Inherited disorders and sex determinationReproduction, meiosis, DNA and inheritance11 marks

June 2023 Higher grade boundaries

Marks needed across both Higher papers, out of 200.

  • Grade 9162
  • Grade 8146
  • Grade 7131
  • Grade 6107
  • Grade 583
  • Grade 459
  • Grade 347

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