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Official Summer 2024 OCR GCSE Biology B Twenty First Century Science J257/02: Depth in Biology (Foundation Tier) Merged Question Paper + Mark Scheme

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Official Summer 2024

OCR
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Biology B Twenty First Century Science
J257/02: Depth in Biology (Foundation Tier)


Merged Question Paper + Mark Scheme




Ace your Mocks!!!

, Oxford Cambridge and RSA

Friday 7 June 2024 – Afternoon
GCSE (9–1) Biology B (Twenty First Century Science)
J257/02 Depth in Biology (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes



F
You must have:
* 1 3 7 5 7 2 5 5 3 7 *




• a ruler (cm/mm)
You can use:
• an HB pencil
• a scientific or graphical calculator




* J 2 5 7 0 2 *




Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.

Centre number Candidate number


First name(s)

Last name


INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and diagrams.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space use
the lined pages at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown.
• Answer all the questions.
• Where appropriate, your answer should be supported with working. Marks might be
given for using a correct method, even if your answer is wrong.

INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 90.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 20 pages.

ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.




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1 Some types of bacteria can make us unwell.

(a) Here is a diagram of three cells.

Cell A Cell B Cell C
Mitochondria Cell wall




Nucleus Loop of DNA
containing DNA in the cytoplasm

Which cell is a bacteria cell?

Tick (✓) one box.

A

B

C

Use the diagram to explain your answer.

..........................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................... [2]




© OCR 2024

, 3
(b) Light microscopes can be used to observe bacteria.

Here is a labelled diagram of a light microscope:

Eyepiece lens



Objective lens

Stage

Focus


Light


Complete the sentences to describe how to use the microscope to observe bacteria on a slide.

Use words from the labelled microscope.

Place the slide on the .................................................... .

Turn on the .................................................... so the image is as bright as possible.

Turn the .................................................... into position above the slide.

Adjust the .................................................... until the image is as clear as possible.
[4]

(c) Which of these infections is caused by bacteria?

Tick (✓) one box.

Athlete’s foot

Influenza

Malaria

Salmonella food poisoning
[1]




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