Edexcel A-Level Biology 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 1

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.

• 1

  Question SECTION-A1 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Biological Molecules?

  A. It follows directly from the Biological Molecules 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 Cells & Membranes?

  A. It follows directly from the Cells & Membranes 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 Exchange & Transport?

  A. It follows directly from the Exchange & Transport 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 Genetics & Expression?

  A. It follows directly from the Genetics & Expression 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 Health & Disease?

  A. It follows directly from the Health & Disease 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 Biological Molecules?

  A. It follows directly from the Biological Molecules 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 Cells & Membranes?

  A. It follows directly from the Cells & Membranes 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 Exchange & Transport?

  A. It follows directly from the Exchange & Transport 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 Genetics & Expression?

  A. It follows directly from the Genetics & Expression 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 Health & Disease?

  A. It follows directly from the Health & Disease 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 Biological Molecules?

  A. It follows directly from the Biological Molecules 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 Cells & Membranes?

  A. It follows directly from the Cells & Membranes 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 Exchange & Transport?

  A. It follows directly from the Exchange & Transport 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 Genetics & Expression?

  A. It follows directly from the Genetics & Expression 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 Health & Disease?

  A. It follows directly from the Health & Disease 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)
• 16

  Question SECTION-A16 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Biological Molecules?

  A. It follows directly from the Biological Molecules 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-A16 is 1 mark)
• 17

  Question SECTION-A17 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Cells & Membranes?

  A. It follows directly from the Cells & Membranes 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-A17 is 1 mark)
• 18

  Question SECTION-A18 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Exchange & Transport?

  A. It follows directly from the Exchange & Transport 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-A18 is 1 mark)
• 19

  Question SECTION-A19 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Genetics & Expression?

  A. It follows directly from the Genetics & Expression 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-A19 is 1 mark)
• 20

  Question SECTION-A20 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Health & Disease?

  A. It follows directly from the Health & Disease 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-A20 is 1 mark)

Section B

Short-answer and structured questions. Answer ALL questions.

• 1

  Question SECTION-B1 (3 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Biology Biological Molecules question. A student studies a process linked to biological molecules. 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 (4 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Biology Cells & Membranes question. A student studies a process linked to cells & membranes. 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 4 marks)
• 3

  Question SECTION-B3 (5 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Biology Exchange & Transport question. A student studies a process linked to exchange & transport. 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 5 marks)
• 4

  Question SECTION-B4 (6 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Biology Genetics & Expression question. A student studies a process linked to genetics & expression. 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 6 marks)
• 5

  Question SECTION-B5 (7 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Biology Health & Disease question. A student studies a process linked to health & disease. 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 7 marks)
• 6

  Question SECTION-B6 (8 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Biology Biological Molecules question. A student studies a process linked to biological molecules. 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 8 marks)
• 7

  Question SECTION-B7 (9 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Biology Cells & Membranes question. A student studies a process linked to cells & membranes. 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 9 marks)
• 8

  Question SECTION-B8 (10 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Biology Exchange & Transport question. A student studies a process linked to exchange & transport. 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 10 marks)

Section C

Extended writing. Answer ALL questions.

• 1

  Question SECTION-C1 (6 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Biology Genetics & Expression question. A student studies a process linked to genetics & expression. 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)

  A-Level A-Level Biology Health & Disease question. A student studies a process linked to health & disease. 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 (6 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Biology Biological Molecules question. A student studies a process linked to biological molecules. 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 6 marks)