AQA GCSE Biology 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 2 Higher

Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided. You must write down all the stages in your working.

Section A

Multiple choice. Answer ALL questions in the spaces provided.

• 1

  Question SECTION-A1 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Homeostasis & Response?

  A. It follows directly from the Homeostasis & Response model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A1 is 1 mark)
• 2

  Question SECTION-A2 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Inheritance, Variation & Evolution?

  A. It follows directly from the Inheritance, Variation & Evolution model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A2 is 1 mark)
• 3

  Question SECTION-A3 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Ecology?

  A. It follows directly from the Ecology model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A3 is 1 mark)
• 4

  Question SECTION-A4 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Organisation?

  A. It follows directly from the Organisation model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A4 is 1 mark)
• 5

  Question SECTION-A5 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Homeostasis & Response?

  A. It follows directly from the Homeostasis & Response model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A5 is 1 mark)
• 6

  Question SECTION-A6 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Inheritance, Variation & Evolution?

  A. It follows directly from the Inheritance, Variation & Evolution model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A6 is 1 mark)
• 7

  Question SECTION-A7 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Ecology?

  A. It follows directly from the Ecology model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A7 is 1 mark)
• 8

  Question SECTION-A8 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Organisation?

  A. It follows directly from the Organisation model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A8 is 1 mark)
• 9

  Question SECTION-A9 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Homeostasis & Response?

  A. It follows directly from the Homeostasis & Response model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A9 is 1 mark)
• 10

  Question SECTION-A10 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Inheritance, Variation & Evolution?

  A. It follows directly from the Inheritance, Variation & Evolution model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A10 is 1 mark)
• 11

  Question SECTION-A11 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Ecology?

  A. It follows directly from the Ecology model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A11 is 1 mark)
• 12

  Question SECTION-A12 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Organisation?

  A. It follows directly from the Organisation model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A12 is 1 mark)
• 13

  Question SECTION-A13 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Homeostasis & Response?

  A. It follows directly from the Homeostasis & Response model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A13 is 1 mark)
• 14

  Question SECTION-A14 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Inheritance, Variation & Evolution?

  A. It follows directly from the Inheritance, Variation & Evolution model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A14 is 1 mark)
• 15

  Question SECTION-A15 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Ecology?

  A. It follows directly from the Ecology model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A15 is 1 mark)

Section B

Structured short-answer questions. Answer ALL questions in the spaces provided.

• 1

  Question SECTION-B1 (3 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Biology Organisation question. A student studies a process linked to organisation. Explain the biological mechanism, interpret the data or practical setup described, and state how the conclusion is supported by evidence.

  (Total for Question SECTION-B1 is 3 marks)
• 2

  Question SECTION-B2 (3 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Biology Homeostasis & Response question. A student studies a process linked to homeostasis & response. Explain the biological mechanism, interpret the data or practical setup described, and state how the conclusion is supported by evidence.

  (Total for Question SECTION-B2 is 3 marks)
• 3

  Question SECTION-B3 (4 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Biology Inheritance, Variation & Evolution question. A student studies a process linked to inheritance, variation & evolution. Explain the biological mechanism, interpret the data or practical setup described, and state how the conclusion is supported by evidence.

  (Total for Question SECTION-B3 is 4 marks)
• 4

  Question SECTION-B4 (4 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Biology Ecology question. A student studies a process linked to ecology. Explain the biological mechanism, interpret the data or practical setup described, and state how the conclusion is supported by evidence.

  (Total for Question SECTION-B4 is 4 marks)
• 5

  Question SECTION-B5 (5 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Biology Organisation question. A student studies a process linked to organisation. Explain the biological mechanism, interpret the data or practical setup described, and state how the conclusion is supported by evidence.

  (Total for Question SECTION-B5 is 5 marks)
• 6

  Question SECTION-B6 (5 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Biology Homeostasis & Response question. A student studies a process linked to homeostasis & response. Explain the biological mechanism, interpret the data or practical setup described, and state how the conclusion is supported by evidence.

  (Total for Question SECTION-B6 is 5 marks)
• 7

  Question SECTION-B7 (6 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Biology Inheritance, Variation & Evolution question. A student studies a process linked to inheritance, variation & evolution. Explain the biological mechanism, interpret the data or practical setup described, and state how the conclusion is supported by evidence.

  (Total for Question SECTION-B7 is 6 marks)
• 8

  Question SECTION-B8 (6 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Biology Ecology question. A student studies a process linked to ecology. Explain the biological mechanism, interpret the data or practical setup described, and state how the conclusion is supported by evidence.

  (Total for Question SECTION-B8 is 6 marks)
• 9

  Question SECTION-B9 (6 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Biology Organisation question. A student studies a process linked to organisation. Explain the biological mechanism, interpret the data or practical setup described, and state how the conclusion is supported by evidence.

  (Total for Question SECTION-B9 is 6 marks)
• 10

  Question SECTION-B10 (6 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Biology Homeostasis & Response question. A student studies a process linked to homeostasis & response. Explain the biological mechanism, interpret the data or practical setup described, and state how the conclusion is supported by evidence.

  (Total for Question SECTION-B10 is 6 marks)
• 11

  Question SECTION-B11 (6 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Biology Inheritance, Variation & Evolution question. A student studies a process linked to inheritance, variation & evolution. Explain the biological mechanism, interpret the data or practical setup described, and state how the conclusion is supported by evidence.

  (Total for Question SECTION-B11 is 6 marks)
• 12

  Question SECTION-B12 (6 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Biology Ecology question. A student studies a process linked to ecology. Explain the biological mechanism, interpret the data or practical setup described, and state how the conclusion is supported by evidence.

  (Total for Question SECTION-B12 is 6 marks)

Section C

Extended response. Answer ALL questions in the spaces provided.

• 1

  Question SECTION-C1 (6 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Biology Organisation question. A student studies a process linked to organisation. Explain the biological mechanism, interpret the data or practical setup described, and state how the conclusion is supported by evidence.

  (Total for Question SECTION-C1 is 6 marks)
• 2

  Question SECTION-C2 (6 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Biology Homeostasis & Response question. A student studies a process linked to homeostasis & response. Explain the biological mechanism, interpret the data or practical setup described, and state how the conclusion is supported by evidence.

  (Total for Question SECTION-C2 is 6 marks)
• 3

  Question SECTION-C3 (7 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Biology Inheritance, Variation & Evolution question. A student studies a process linked to inheritance, variation & evolution. Explain the biological mechanism, interpret the data or practical setup described, and state how the conclusion is supported by evidence.

  (Total for Question SECTION-C3 is 7 marks)
• 4

  Question SECTION-C4 (6 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Biology Ecology question. A student studies a process linked to ecology. Explain the biological mechanism, interpret the data or practical setup described, and state how the conclusion is supported by evidence.

  (Total for Question SECTION-C4 is 6 marks)