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OXFORD CAMBRIDGE AND RSA GCSE (9–1) Biology B (Twenty First Century Science) J257/01 Breadth in biology (Foundation Tier) Oxford Cambridge and RSA QUESTION PAPER AND MARKING SCHEME MERGED $7.99   Add to cart

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OXFORD CAMBRIDGE AND RSA GCSE (9–1) Biology B (Twenty First Century Science) J257/01 Breadth in biology (Foundation Tier) QUESTION PAPER AND MARKING SCHEME MERGED

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Friday 10 May 2024 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Biology B
(Twenty First Century Science)
J257/01 Breadth in biology (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes


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



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 [ ].
• This document has 28 pages.

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




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1
(a) Draw lines to connect each organ system to its function.

Organ system Function

Digestive system Produce and release
hormones

Endocrine system Gaseous exchange

Coordinate fast responses
Nervous system to stimuli

Absorb dissolved food
Respiratory system molecules
[3]

(b) Which structure is the smallest?
Tick (✓) one box.
Cell

Nucleus

Organ

Tissue
[1]

(c) Which structure is the smallest?
Tick (✓) one box.
Cell

Chromosome

Gene

Nucleus
[1]




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2 The pie charts show data about the cause of death for men and women in the UK in 2012.

Men Women




All other All other
causes causes
18% 18% Cardiovascular
Cardiovascular
disease
disease
Dementia 28%
29%
& Alzheimer’s 6% Dementia &
Alzheimer’s
Respiratory 12%
disease
14% Respiratory
Cancer
Cancer disease
27%
32% 14%


Diabetes
1%
Diabetes 1%


(a) Which statements about the causes of death in men and women are true and which are false? Tick (✓)
one box in each row.


True False

A bigger proportion of men died of dementia and Alzheimer’s than women.

A bigger proportion of women died of cancer than men.

The same proportion of men and women died of other causes.

The same proportion of men and women died of respiratory disease.

[2]

(b) State two lifestyle factors that increase a person‟s risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

1 .......................................................................................................................................................

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




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