Edexcel GCSE Biology past papers

Edexcel GCSE Biology November 2021 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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  • Pathogens: viral, bacterial and fungal diseases
  • The nervous system and reflexes
  • Higher: full genetic crosses and genetic engineering
  • Chromosomes, mitosis and stem cells
  • Diffusion, osmosis and active transport
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What it tested

  • Inheritance, variation and evolution23 marks
  • Cell biology22 marks
  • Infection and response20 marks
  • Organisation20 marks
  • Homeostasis and response15 marks
  1. Q1The nervous system and reflexesHealth, lifestyle and cancer6 marks
  2. Q2The nervous system and reflexes9 marks
  3. Q3Pathogens: viral, bacterial and fungal diseasesHealth, lifestyle and cancer9 marks
  4. Q4Pathogens: viral, bacterial and fungal diseasesDiscovering and testing drugs11 marks
  5. Q5Chromosomes, mitosis and stem cellsMicroscopy and magnification11 marks
  6. Q6Health, lifestyle and cancerInherited disorders and sex determination9 marks
  7. Q7Reproduction, meiosis, DNA and inheritanceVariation, evolution, selective breeding and genetic engineering11 marks
  8. Q8Digestion, enzymes, the heart and bloodHigher: full genetic crosses and genetic engineering11 marks
2 more questions
  1. Q9Diffusion, osmosis and active transportMicroscopy and magnification11 marks
  2. Q10Higher: full genetic crosses and genetic engineeringProtists, defences, vaccination and antibiotics12 marks

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