Unit 1 Biology 2013 Paper
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Question
General Certificate of Secondary Education
Higher Tier
January 2013
Science A
BL1HP
H
Unit Biology B1
Biology
Unit Biology B1
Wednesday 9 January 2013
9.00 am to 10.00 am
Mark
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
TOTAL
For this paper you must have:
a ruler.
You may use a calculator.
Time allowed
1 hour
Instructions
Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
Answer all questions.
You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside the box around each page or on blank pages.
Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked.
Information
The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
The maximum mark for this paper is 60.
You are expected to use a calculator where appropriate.
You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation in your answers.
Question 3(a) should be answered in continuous prose.
In this question you will be marked on your ability to:
– use good English
– organise information clearly
– use specialist vocabulary where appropriate.
Advice
In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your answer.
(Jan13BL1HP01)
G/K89530
6/6/6/6
BL1HP
2
Do not write outside the box Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
1
Peas grow in pods on pea plants.
Pea plant
Pod
Peas
A gardener grew four varieties of pea plants, A, B, C and D, in his garden.
The gardener counted the number of peas in each pod growing on each plant.
The table shows his results.
1 (a)
Variety
Range of number of peas in each pod
Mean number of peas in each pod
A
2–6
4
B
3–7
5
C
3–8
6
D
6–8
7
Give one environmental factor and one other factor that might affect the number of peas in a pod.
Environmental factor
For Examiner’s Use
Candidate Number
Surname
Other Names
Examiner’s Initials
Candidate Signature
Question
General Certificate of Secondary Education
Higher Tier
January 2013
Science A
BL1HP
H
Unit Biology B1
Biology
Unit Biology B1
Wednesday 9 January 2013
9.00 am to 10.00 am
Mark
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
TOTAL
For this paper you must have:
a ruler.
You may use a calculator.
Time allowed
1 hour
Instructions
Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
Answer all questions.
You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside the box around each page or on blank pages.
Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked.
Information
The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
The maximum mark for this paper is 60.
You are expected to use a calculator where appropriate.
You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation in your answers.
Question 3(a) should be answered in continuous prose.
In this question you will be marked on your ability to:
– use good English
– organise information clearly
– use specialist vocabulary where appropriate.
Advice
In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your answer.
(Jan13BL1HP01)
G/K89530
6/6/6/6
BL1HP
2
Do not write outside the box Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
1
Peas grow in pods on pea plants.
Pea plant
Pod
Peas
A gardener grew four varieties of pea plants, A, B, C and D, in his garden.
The gardener counted the number of peas in each pod growing on each plant.
The table shows his results.
1 (a)
Variety
Range of number of peas in each pod
Mean number of peas in each pod
A
2–6
4
B
3–7
5
C
3–8
6
D
6–8
7
Give one environmental factor and one other factor that might affect the number of peas in a pod.
Environmental factor