Edexcel GCSE Combined Science past papers

Edexcel GCSE Combined Science June 2025 Biology Paper 1F

  • 1SC0/1BF
  • Foundation
  • 1 hour 10 minutes
  • 60 marks

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

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  • Variation, evolution, selective breeding and genetic engineering
  • Diffusion, osmosis and active transport
  • The nervous system and reflexes
  • Health, lifestyle and cancer
  • Cells: structure, types and specialisation
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What it tested

  • Cell biology20 marks
  • Inheritance, variation and evolution17 marks
  • Homeostasis and response12 marks
  • Organisation11 marks
  1. Q1Variation, evolution, selective breeding and genetic engineeringReproduction, meiosis, DNA and inheritance7 marks
  2. Q2Cells: structure, types and specialisationReproduction, meiosis, DNA and inheritance7 marks
  3. Q3Variation, evolution, selective breeding and genetic engineeringReproduction, meiosis, DNA and inheritance10 marks
  4. Q4The nervous system and reflexes12 marks
  5. Q5Health, lifestyle and cancerPathogens: viral, bacterial and fungal diseases11 marks
  6. Q6Diffusion, osmosis and active transportDigestion, enzymes, the heart and blood13 marks

June 2025 Foundation grade boundaries

Marks needed across all six Foundation papers, out of 360.

  • 5-5215
  • 5-4194
  • 4-4174
  • 4-3151
  • 3-3128
  • 3-2105
  • 2-282
  • 2-159
  • 1-137

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