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Pearson Edexcel
International GCSE

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Candidate Number

Biology

Unit: 4BI0
Science (Double Award) 4SC0
Paper: 1B
Practice Essay Questions: Paper E
Time: 1 hour

Paper Reference

4BI0/1B
4SC0/1B

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Instructions

Use black ink or ball-point pen.

Fill in the boxes at the top of the page with your name,
centre number and candidate number.
Answer TWO questions from Section A and TWO questions from Section B.
Answer the questions in the spaces provided
- there may be more space than you need.

Information

The total mark for this paper is 40.

The marks for each question are shown in brackets
- use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.

Advice

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Total Marks

Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.

Keep an eye on the time.
Write your answers neatly and in good English.
Check your answers if you have time at the end.

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SECTION A
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Answer TWO questions in this section.

Where appropriate you may draw diagrams to make your answer clearer.

1 (a)

Describe the similarities and differences between diffusion and osmosis.

(4)

(b)

When an area is flooded, water fills the air spaces in the soil.
Explain why this can reduce crop yield.
(4)
(Total for Question 1 = 8 marks)

2 (a)

Distinguish between each of the following genetic terms.

(i)

Homozygous and heterozygous.

(ii)

Complete dominance and codominance.

(iii)

Genotype and phenotype.

(2)
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Explain the possible consequences of a mutation that causes a bacterium to be

resistant to a particular antibiotic.
(2)
(Total for Question 2 = 8 marks)

3 (a)

How does communication using nerves differ from communication using hormones?

(4)
(b)

Seedlings grown in the dark are taller than those grown in the light.
The first leaves are yellow in colour and the seedlings soon die.
Explain these observations.
(4)
(Total for Question 3 = 8 marks)

Begin your answer on page 3.

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SECTION A: FIRST CHOSEN QUESTION

Indicate which question you are answering by marking a cross in the box .
If you change your mind, put a line through the box
and then indicate your new
question with a cross .

Chosen question number:

Question 1
Question 2

Question 3

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SECTION A: SECOND CHOSEN QUESTION

Indicate which question you are answering by marking a cross in the box .
If you change your mind, put a line through the box
and then indicate your new
question with a cross .

Chosen question number:

Question 1
Question 2

Question 3

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TOTAL FOR SECTION A = 16 MARKS

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SECTION B
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Answer TWO questions in this section.

Where appropriate you may draw diagrams to make your answer clearer.

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Describe and explain how the components of the blood help protect the body against infection.

(Total for Question 4 = 12 marks)

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Describe and explain how the structure of a leaf is adapted for efficient photosynthesis.

(Total for Question 5 = 12 marks)

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A person swallowed a painkiller to relieve a severe headache.

The painkiller consisted of a powder contained in a protein capsule.
Describe how the chemicals in the powder were able to reach the persons brain.

(Total for Question 6 = 12 marks)

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SECTION B: FIRST CHOSEN QUESTION

Indicate which question you are answering by marking a cross in the box .
If you change your mind, put a line through the box
and then indicate your new
question with a cross .

Chosen question number:

Question 4
Question 5

Question 6

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SECTION B: SECOND CHOSEN QUESTION

Indicate which question you are answering by marking a cross in the box .
If you change your mind, put a line through the box
and then indicate your new
question with a cross .

Chosen question number:

Question 4
Question 5

Question 6

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TOTAL FOR SECTION B = 24 MARKS.....

TOTAL FOR PAPER = 40 MARKS.....
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Use these pages if you require more answer space.

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Clearly write the question number e.g. 3(a) on the left hand side before starting your answer.

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The questions in this paper are taken from the GCE O Level in Biology (syllabus 7040) Paper 2.
Exam series: May 2009

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