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OCR GCSE Biology 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 4 Higher
GCSE Biology A (Gateway Science) · OCR-style · 105 minutes · 90 marks
Modelled component: J247/04 · Tier: Higher · Calculator permitted
J247/04 model: 90 marks, 105 minutes.
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0–100 model (higher = more demanding)
- inheritance
- ecology
- homeostasis
- sampling
- biological calculations
I completed a StudyVector GCSE Biology A (Gateway Science) derived predicted-practice paper (2026) and scored 0/90. This is practice-only and not an official paper:
Section A
Multiple choice questions. Answer ALL the questions.
Question SECTION-A1 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Community Level Systems?
Question SECTION-A2 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Genes, Inheritance & Selection?
Question SECTION-A3 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Global Challenges?
Question SECTION-A4 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Community Level Systems?
Question SECTION-A5 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Genes, Inheritance & Selection?
Question SECTION-A6 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Global Challenges?
Question SECTION-A7 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Community Level Systems?
Question SECTION-A8 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Genes, Inheritance & Selection?
Question SECTION-A9 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Global Challenges?
Question SECTION-A10 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Community Level Systems?
Question SECTION-A11 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Genes, Inheritance & Selection?
Question SECTION-A12 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Global Challenges?
Question SECTION-A13 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Community Level Systems?
Question SECTION-A14 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Genes, Inheritance & Selection?
Question SECTION-A15 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Global Challenges?
Section B
Structured and extended response questions. Answer ALL the questions.
Question SECTION-B1 (3 marks)
GCSE GCSE Biology A (Gateway Science) Community Level Systems question. A student studies a process linked to community level systems. 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 A (Gateway Science) Genes, Inheritance & Selection question. A student studies a process linked to genes, inheritance & selection. 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 A (Gateway Science) Global Challenges question. A student studies a process linked to global challenges. Explain the biological mechanism, interpret the data or practical setup described, and state how the conclusion is supported by evidence.
Question SECTION-B4 (5 marks)
GCSE GCSE Biology A (Gateway Science) Community Level Systems question. A student studies a process linked to community level systems. 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 A (Gateway Science) Genes, Inheritance & Selection question. A student studies a process linked to genes, inheritance & selection. Explain the biological mechanism, interpret the data or practical setup described, and state how the conclusion is supported by evidence.
Question SECTION-B6 (6 marks)
GCSE GCSE Biology A (Gateway Science) Global Challenges question. A student studies a process linked to global challenges. 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 A (Gateway Science) Community Level Systems question. A student studies a process linked to community level systems. Explain the biological mechanism, interpret the data or practical setup described, and state how the conclusion is supported by evidence.
Question SECTION-B8 (7 marks)
GCSE GCSE Biology A (Gateway Science) Genes, Inheritance & Selection question. A student studies a process linked to genes, inheritance & selection. Explain the biological mechanism, interpret the data or practical setup described, and state how the conclusion is supported by evidence.
Question SECTION-B9 (7 marks)
GCSE GCSE Biology A (Gateway Science) Global Challenges question. A student studies a process linked to global challenges. Explain the biological mechanism, interpret the data or practical setup described, and state how the conclusion is supported by evidence.
Question SECTION-B10 (8 marks)
GCSE GCSE Biology A (Gateway Science) Community Level Systems question. A student studies a process linked to community level systems. Explain the biological mechanism, interpret the data or practical setup described, and state how the conclusion is supported by evidence.
Question SECTION-B11 (8 marks)
GCSE GCSE Biology A (Gateway Science) Genes, Inheritance & Selection question. A student studies a process linked to genes, inheritance & selection. 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 A (Gateway Science) Global Challenges question. A student studies a process linked to global challenges. Explain the biological mechanism, interpret the data or practical setup described, and state how the conclusion is supported by evidence.
Question SECTION-B13 (7 marks)
GCSE GCSE Biology A (Gateway Science) Community Level Systems question. A student studies a process linked to community level systems. Explain the biological mechanism, interpret the data or practical setup described, and state how the conclusion is supported by evidence.
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