Edexcel GCSE Biology past papers

Edexcel GCSE Biology November 2020 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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  • Reproduction, meiosis, DNA and inheritance
  • Variation, evolution, selective breeding and genetic engineering
  • Digestion, enzymes, the heart and blood
  • The nervous system and reflexes
  • Pathogens: viral, bacterial and fungal diseases
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What it tested

  • Inheritance, variation and evolution43 marks
  • Organisation17 marks
  • Cell biology16 marks
  • Homeostasis and response13 marks
  • Infection and response11 marks
  1. Q1Digestion, enzymes, the heart and blood7 marks
  2. Q2Cells: structure, types and specialisationMicroscopy and magnification6 marks
  3. Q3Variation, evolution, selective breeding and genetic engineeringBiodiversity, waste and land use9 marks
  4. Q4Diffusion, osmosis and active transportHealth, lifestyle and cancer10 marks
  5. Q5Variation, evolution, selective breeding and genetic engineeringReproduction, meiosis, DNA and inheritance10 marks
  6. Q6Digestion, enzymes, the heart and blood10 marks
  7. Q7The nervous system and reflexes13 marks
  8. Q8Pathogens: viral, bacterial and fungal diseasesProtists, defences, vaccination and antibiotics11 marks
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  1. Q9Reproduction, meiosis, DNA and inheritanceMicroscopy and magnification13 marks
  2. Q10Reproduction, meiosis, DNA and inheritanceDigestion, enzymes, the heart and blood11 marks

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