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AQA GCSE Combined Science 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Biology Paper 1 Higher
GCSE Combined Science · AQA-style · 75 minutes · 70 marks
Modelled component: 8464/B/1H · Tier: Higher · Calculator permitted
8464/B/1H model: 70 marks, 75 minutes.
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0–100 model (higher = more demanding)
- cell biology
- organisation
- infection and response
- bioenergetics
- required practicals
I completed a StudyVector GCSE Combined Science derived predicted-practice paper (2026) and scored 0/70. This is practice-only and not an official paper:
Section A
Multiple choice and closed short-answer biology questions. Answer all questions.
Question SECTION-A1 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Cell biology?
Question SECTION-A2 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Organisation?
Question SECTION-A3 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Infection and response?
Question SECTION-A4 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Bioenergetics?
Question SECTION-A5 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Required practical and working scientifically?
Question SECTION-A6 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Cell biology?
Question SECTION-A7 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Organisation?
Question SECTION-A8 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Infection and response?
Question SECTION-A9 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Bioenergetics?
Question SECTION-A10 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Required practical and working scientifically?
Section B
Structured questions on Biology topics 1-4. Answer all questions.
Question SECTION-B1 (3 marks)
GCSE Combined Science Cell biology question. Use the source, data, extract or case-study context provided. Explain the key issue, apply relevant knowledge and develop a judgement that answers the command word.
Question SECTION-B2 (3 marks)
GCSE Combined Science Organisation question. Use the source, data, extract or case-study context provided. Explain the key issue, apply relevant knowledge and develop a judgement that answers the command word.
Question SECTION-B3 (4 marks)
GCSE Combined Science Infection and response question. Use the source, data, extract or case-study context provided. Explain the key issue, apply relevant knowledge and develop a judgement that answers the command word.
Question SECTION-B4 (4 marks)
GCSE Combined Science Bioenergetics question. Use the source, data, extract or case-study context provided. Explain the key issue, apply relevant knowledge and develop a judgement that answers the command word.
Question SECTION-B5 (5 marks)
GCSE Combined Science Required practical and working scientifically question. Use the source, data, extract or case-study context provided. Explain the key issue, apply relevant knowledge and develop a judgement that answers the command word.
Question SECTION-B6 (5 marks)
GCSE Combined Science Cell biology question. Use the source, data, extract or case-study context provided. Explain the key issue, apply relevant knowledge and develop a judgement that answers the command word.
Question SECTION-B7 (6 marks)
GCSE Combined Science Organisation question. Use the source, data, extract or case-study context provided. Explain the key issue, apply relevant knowledge and develop a judgement that answers the command word.
Question SECTION-B8 (6 marks)
GCSE Combined Science Infection and response question. Use the source, data, extract or case-study context provided. Explain the key issue, apply relevant knowledge and develop a judgement that answers the command word.
Question SECTION-B9 (6 marks)
GCSE Combined Science Bioenergetics question. Use the source, data, extract or case-study context provided. Explain the key issue, apply relevant knowledge and develop a judgement that answers the command word.
Section C
Required practical, data and open response questions. Answer all questions.
Question SECTION-C1 (6 marks)
GCSE Combined Science Required practical and working scientifically question. Use the source, data, extract or case-study context provided. Explain the key issue, apply relevant knowledge and develop a judgement that answers the command word.
Question SECTION-C2 (6 marks)
GCSE Combined Science Cell biology question. Use the source, data, extract or case-study context provided. Explain the key issue, apply relevant knowledge and develop a judgement that answers the command word.
Question SECTION-C3 (6 marks)
GCSE Combined Science Organisation question. Use the source, data, extract or case-study context provided. Explain the key issue, apply relevant knowledge and develop a judgement that answers the command word.
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