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Biology
GCSE Biology Daily Practice (Higher)
Higher Tier
Time Allowed
45 min
Total Marks
16
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Instructions
- • Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Draw diagrams in pencil.
- • Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
- • Do all rough work in this question paper. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked.
- • Show all your working out — marks may be awarded for correct working even if the answer is wrong.
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- • The total mark for this paper is 16.
- • The marks for each question are shown in brackets — use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
- • Questions labelled with an asterisk (*) are where the quality of your written communication will be assessed.
Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
1
Describe two ways a sperm cell is adapted for its function.
2
A plant is kept in the dark for 48 hours, then placed in bright light with one leaf covered in foil. (a) Why was it kept in the dark first? (b) After 6 hours in light, the leaves are tested for starch. Predict the results.
3
Explain how the structure of the small intestine is adapted for absorbing digested food molecules.
4
Describe the differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
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Total marks: 16
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