2025 OCR GCSE Combined Science A Biology PAPER 7 + MARK SCHEME
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OCR GCSE Combined Science A – Biology Paper 7 (Higher Tier) (J250/07) – Question Paper + Mark Scheme (2025)
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OCR GCSE Combined Science A – Biology Paper 7 (Higher Tier) (J250/07) – Question Paper + Mark Scheme (2025)


This paper assesses students’ understanding of the Biology 2 topics in the OCR GCSE Combined Science A (9–1) specification at Higher Tier level, focusing on application, analysis, and scientific reasoning.


Paper 7 covers Biology 2 content, including:




  • Homeostasis and response – nervous and hormonal coordination, control systems, and feedback mechanisms




  • Inheritance, variation, and evolution – DNA, genes, inheritance patterns, variation, and natural selection




  • Health, disease, and the development of medicines




  • Ecosystems and material cycles – nutrient cycles, biodiversity, and human impacts




The exam includes multiple-choice questions, structured questions, calculations, data interpretation, practical-based questions, and extended responses, requiring students to apply biological knowledge to unfamiliar contexts.

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Author virginia
Published 26 Jan 2026
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