Edexcel GCSE Biology past papers

Edexcel GCSE Biology November 2020 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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  • Variation, evolution, selective breeding and genetic engineering
  • The nervous system and reflexes
  • Health, lifestyle and cancer
  • Inherited disorders and sex determination
  • Reproduction, meiosis, DNA and inheritance
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What it tested

  • Inheritance, variation and evolution43 marks
  • Organisation21 marks
  • Infection and response15 marks
  • Homeostasis and response12 marks
  • Cell biology9 marks
  1. Q1Pathogens: viral, bacterial and fungal diseases6 marks
  2. Q2Protists, defences, vaccination and antibioticsPathogens: viral, bacterial and fungal diseases9 marks
  3. Q3Cells: structure, types and specialisationMicroscopy and magnification9 marks
  4. Q4Reproduction, meiosis, DNA and inheritanceHigher: full genetic crosses and genetic engineering11 marks
  5. Q5Variation, evolution, selective breeding and genetic engineeringReproduction, meiosis, DNA and inheritance9 marks
  6. Q6Digestion, enzymes, the heart and blood10 marks
  7. Q7Variation, evolution, selective breeding and genetic engineeringPathogens: viral, bacterial and fungal diseases12 marks
  8. Q8The nervous system and reflexes12 marks
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  1. Q9Health, lifestyle and cancerDigestion, enzymes, the heart and blood11 marks
  2. Q10Inherited disorders and sex determinationReproduction, meiosis, DNA and inheritance11 marks

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