GCSE Biology
AQA · Edexcel · OCR · Past Papers 2015–2024
About GCSE Biology
GCSE Biology covers cell biology, organisation, infection and response, bioenergetics, homeostasis, inheritance, evolution and ecology.
Topics covered
Cell BiologyOrganisationInfection & ResponseBioenergeticsHomeostasisInheritance & EvolutionEcology
Exam structure
- •Paper 1
- •Paper 2
Total marks: 200 · Duration: 3.5 hours total
Illustrative grade boundaries (raw %)
| Grade | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approx. | 25%+ | 35%+ | 45%+ | 55%+ | 65%+ | 75%+ |
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