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AQA GCSE Biology 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 2 Higher
GCSE Biology · AQA-style · 105 minutes · 100 marks
Modelled component: 8461/2H · Tier: Higher · Calculator permitted
8461/2H model: 100 marks, 105 minutes.
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- homeostasis
- inheritance
- variation
- ecology
- required practicals
I completed a StudyVector GCSE Biology derived predicted-practice paper (2026) and scored 0/100. This is practice-only and not an official paper:
Section A
Multiple choice. Answer ALL questions in the spaces provided.
Question SECTION-A1 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Homeostasis & Response?
Question SECTION-A2 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Inheritance, Variation & Evolution?
Question SECTION-A3 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Ecology?
Question SECTION-A4 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Organisation?
Question SECTION-A5 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Homeostasis & Response?
Question SECTION-A6 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Inheritance, Variation & Evolution?
Question SECTION-A7 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Ecology?
Question SECTION-A8 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Organisation?
Question SECTION-A9 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Homeostasis & Response?
Question SECTION-A10 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Inheritance, Variation & Evolution?
Question SECTION-A11 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Ecology?
Question SECTION-A12 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Organisation?
Question SECTION-A13 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Homeostasis & Response?
Question SECTION-A14 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Inheritance, Variation & Evolution?
Question SECTION-A15 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Ecology?
Section B
Structured short-answer questions. Answer ALL questions in the spaces provided.
Question SECTION-B1 (3 marks)
GCSE GCSE Biology Organisation question. A student studies a process linked to organisation. Explain the biological mechanism, interpret the data or practical setup described, and state how the conclusion is supported by evidence.
Question SECTION-B2 (3 marks)
GCSE GCSE Biology Homeostasis & Response question. A student studies a process linked to homeostasis & response. Explain the biological mechanism, interpret the data or practical setup described, and state how the conclusion is supported by evidence.
Question SECTION-B3 (4 marks)
GCSE GCSE Biology Inheritance, Variation & Evolution question. A student studies a process linked to inheritance, variation & evolution. Explain the biological mechanism, interpret the data or practical setup described, and state how the conclusion is supported by evidence.
Question SECTION-B4 (4 marks)
GCSE GCSE Biology Ecology question. A student studies a process linked to ecology. Explain the biological mechanism, interpret the data or practical setup described, and state how the conclusion is supported by evidence.
Question SECTION-B5 (5 marks)
GCSE GCSE Biology Organisation question. A student studies a process linked to organisation. Explain the biological mechanism, interpret the data or practical setup described, and state how the conclusion is supported by evidence.
Question SECTION-B6 (5 marks)
GCSE GCSE Biology Homeostasis & Response question. A student studies a process linked to homeostasis & response. Explain the biological mechanism, interpret the data or practical setup described, and state how the conclusion is supported by evidence.
Question SECTION-B7 (6 marks)
GCSE GCSE Biology Inheritance, Variation & Evolution question. A student studies a process linked to inheritance, variation & evolution. Explain the biological mechanism, interpret the data or practical setup described, and state how the conclusion is supported by evidence.
Question SECTION-B8 (6 marks)
GCSE GCSE Biology Ecology question. A student studies a process linked to ecology. Explain the biological mechanism, interpret the data or practical setup described, and state how the conclusion is supported by evidence.
Question SECTION-B9 (6 marks)
GCSE GCSE Biology Organisation question. A student studies a process linked to organisation. Explain the biological mechanism, interpret the data or practical setup described, and state how the conclusion is supported by evidence.
Question SECTION-B10 (6 marks)
GCSE GCSE Biology Homeostasis & Response question. A student studies a process linked to homeostasis & response. Explain the biological mechanism, interpret the data or practical setup described, and state how the conclusion is supported by evidence.
Question SECTION-B11 (6 marks)
GCSE GCSE Biology Inheritance, Variation & Evolution question. A student studies a process linked to inheritance, variation & evolution. Explain the biological mechanism, interpret the data or practical setup described, and state how the conclusion is supported by evidence.
Question SECTION-B12 (6 marks)
GCSE GCSE Biology Ecology question. A student studies a process linked to ecology. Explain the biological mechanism, interpret the data or practical setup described, and state how the conclusion is supported by evidence.
Section C
Extended response. Answer ALL questions in the spaces provided.
Question SECTION-C1 (6 marks)
GCSE GCSE Biology Organisation question. A student studies a process linked to organisation. Explain the biological mechanism, interpret the data or practical setup described, and state how the conclusion is supported by evidence.
Question SECTION-C2 (6 marks)
GCSE GCSE Biology Homeostasis & Response question. A student studies a process linked to homeostasis & response. Explain the biological mechanism, interpret the data or practical setup described, and state how the conclusion is supported by evidence.
Question SECTION-C3 (7 marks)
GCSE GCSE Biology Inheritance, Variation & Evolution question. A student studies a process linked to inheritance, variation & evolution. Explain the biological mechanism, interpret the data or practical setup described, and state how the conclusion is supported by evidence.
Question SECTION-C4 (6 marks)
GCSE GCSE Biology Ecology question. A student studies a process linked to ecology. Explain the biological mechanism, interpret the data or practical setup described, and state how the conclusion is supported by evidence.
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