GCSE Biology Foundation Tier Paper 1F - Biology Paper

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GCSE Biology Foundation Tier Paper 1F focuses on core biological ideas through short-answer and diagram-based questions. Learners define tissue organization, identify leaf tissue features, and explain key processes such as transpiration and photosynthesis. The paper also assesses understanding of stomata control, epidermal adaptations, and transport in phloem, including naming cell sap components and processes moving sugars. In addition, it includes an investigation of pathogens and acid effects on bacteria survival using pH-adjusted test tubes.

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Reading Time1 h 51 min

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Question 1: Plants and leaf tissues

Tissue organization, xylem, transpiration, xylem strengthening, epidermis transparency

Stomata, guard cells, meristems, chloroplasts

Phloem cells, active transport, energy supply for sugar transport

Question 2: Pathogens, stomach acid, and bacteria survival

Skin defenses and method for testing acid effects

Survival fraction, bacteria killed at different pH values, and calculating missing value

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I declare this is my own work. | | | | GCSE BIOLOGY Foundation Tier Paper 1F F Friday 10 May 2024 Morning Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes Materials For this paper you must have: • a ruler • a scientific calculator. Instructions • Use black ink or black ball-point pen. • Pencil should only be used for drawing. • Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. • Answer all questions in the spaces provided. • If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of this book. Write the question number against your answer(s) . • Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked. • In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your answer. Information • The maximum mark for this paper is 100. • The marks for questions are shown in brackets. • You are expected to use a calculator where appropriate. • You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation in your answers. | For Examiner’s Use | | | --- | --- | | Question | Mark | | 1 | | | 2 | | | 3 | | | 4 | | | 5 | | | 6 | | | 7 | | | 8 | | | TOTAL | | | Answer all questions in the spaces provided. | | | | --- | --- | --- | | 0 1 Plants are made of different tissues.
0 1 . 1 Which term describes a group of tissues working together?
| | | | Tick ( 􀀹 ) one box.
Organ
Organism
Organ system | | [1 mark] | | Figure 1 shows the tissues in a leaf.
Figure 1
| | | outside the box | 0 1 . 2 Draw one line from each leaf tissue to an important feature of the tissue.
[2 marks] | | | --- | --- | | Leaf tissue
| Feature
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0 1 . 3 Xylem tissue transports water to the leaves.
Which term describes the loss of water from the leaves?
[1 mark]
Tick ( 􀀹 ) one box.
Photosynthesis
Respiration
Transpiration

0 1 . 4 Which substance strengthens xylem tissue?
[1 mark]
Tick ( 􀀹 ) one box.
Glucose
Lignin
Starch
Question 1 continues on the next page | | outside the box Figure 1 is repeated below. Figure 1 0 1 . 5 The upper epidermis is transparent. Explain why the upper epidermis needs to be transparent. Use Figure 1. [2 marks] | | | --- | | | | | outside the box 0 1 . 6 Complete the sentences. Choose answers from the box. [2 marks] chloroplasts guard cells meristems stomata The pores in the lower epidermis of a leaf are called . The opening and closing of the pores in the lower epidermis is controlled by . Question 1 continues on the next page box Figure 2 shows two cells from phloem tissue. Figure 2 Figure 2 cannot be reproduced here due to third-party copyright restrictions. It is a photograph showing two cells from phloem tissue from page numbers 111-120 of the following publication: Cytochemical Localization of Adenosine Triphosphatase in the Phloem of Pisum sativum and its Relation to the Function of Transfer Cells, Planta Vol. 2 by B J Bentwood and J Cronshaw 0 1 . 7 Part A in Figure 2 contains cell sap. Name part A in Figure 2. [1 mark] outside the box | | | | | | Sugars move from cell Y into cell X against the concentration gradient. Energy is needed to move sugars against the concentration gradient.
Which process moves sugars against the concentration gradient?
Tick ( 􀀹 ) one box. | | [1 mark]
[1 mark] | outside box | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | 0 | 1 | . | 8 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Active transport
Diffusion
Osmosis | | | | | | 0 | 1 | . | 9 | Which cell structures are needed to provide energy to move sugars?
Tick ( 􀀹 ) one box. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Chloroplasts
Chromosomes
M

FAQs

What term describes a group of tissues working together?

A group of tissues working together is called an organ system.

What is the loss of water from the leaves called?

The loss of water from the leaves is called transpiration.

How is the survival of bacteria tested at different pH values?

Culture solution is adjusted to specific pH levels, bacteria are added, samples are taken at set times, and live bacteria counts are recorded after incubation at 37 °C.

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