AQA BIOL W SQP 1H B1 PAPER 001

Specimen Paper
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Question

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

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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

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2

A student grew a plant in an upright pot.
She then put the pot