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General Certificate of Secondary Education
Higher Tier
1
2
Science A
Biology 1H
Unit Biology B1
Biology
Unit Biology B1
3
4
H
For this paper you must have:
• a ruler.
You may use a calculator.
5
6
7
8
9
10
Time allowed
• 60 minutes
11
TOTAL
Instructions
Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
Answer all questions.
You must answer the questions in the space provided. Do not write outside the box around each page or on blank pages.
Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked.
Information
The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
The maximum mark for this paper is 60.
You are expected to use a calculator where appropriate.
You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation in your answers.
Question 5 should be answered in continuous prose.
In this question you will be marked on your ability to:
– use good English
– organise information clearly
– use specialist vocabulary where appropriate.
Advice
In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your answer.
GCSE Science A Biology Unit 1 Specimen Paper Higher Tier V1.1
Mark
Do not write outside the box 2
Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
1
Hormones regulate the functions of many organs.
Complete the following sentences.
1 (a)
Hormones control the monthly release of an egg from the woman’s .............................. .
(1 mark)
1 (b)
Hormones also control the thickness of the lining of her .................................. .
(1 mark)
1 (c)
Hormones given to women to stimulate the release of eggs are called .................................drugs.
(1 mark)
3
GCSE Science A Biology Unit 1 Specimen Paper Higher Tier V1.1
Do not write outside the box 3
2
A student grew a plant in an upright pot.
She then put the pot