2025 OCR GCSE Combined Science A Biology PAPER 8 + MARK SCHEME

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OCR GCSE Combined Science A – Biology Paper 8 (Foundation Tier) (J250/08) – 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 Foundation Tier level, focusing on recall, simple application, and basic scientific skills.

Paper 8 covers Biology 2 content, including:

Homeostasis and response – nervous and hormonal coordination and control systems
Inheritance, variation, and evolution – DNA, genes, 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, short structured questions, simple calculations, and basic data interpretation, designed to be accessible while still testing understanding of key biology ideas.

The included mark scheme provides:

Clear marking points and acceptable answers
Guidance for calculations and data-based questions
Examiner expectations and common mistakes

This resource is ideal for revision, classroom use, mock exams, and independent study, helping students build confidence and improve exam technique in Combined Science Biology.