Edexcel 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 questions. Answer ALL questions.

• 1

  Question SECTION-A1 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Health, Disease & Medicine?

  A. It follows directly from the Health, Disease & Medicine 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 Plant Structures & Functions?

  A. It follows directly from the Plant Structures & Functions 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 Animal Coordination & Ecosystems?

  A. It follows directly from the Animal Coordination & Ecosystems 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 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-A4 is 1 mark)
• 5

  Question SECTION-A5 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Health, Disease & Medicine?

  A. It follows directly from the Health, Disease & Medicine 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 Plant Structures & Functions?

  A. It follows directly from the Plant Structures & Functions 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 Animal Coordination & Ecosystems?

  A. It follows directly from the Animal Coordination & Ecosystems 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 Health, Disease & Medicine?

  A. It follows directly from the Health, Disease & Medicine 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 Plant Structures & Functions?

  A. It follows directly from the Plant Structures & Functions 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 Animal Coordination & Ecosystems?

  A. It follows directly from the Animal Coordination & Ecosystems 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 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-A12 is 1 mark)
• 13

  Question SECTION-A13 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Health, Disease & Medicine?

  A. It follows directly from the Health, Disease & Medicine 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 Plant Structures & Functions?

  A. It follows directly from the Plant Structures & Functions 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 Animal Coordination & Ecosystems?

  A. It follows directly from the Animal Coordination & Ecosystems 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 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-A16 is 1 mark)

Section B

Structured, short-answer, and calculation questions. Answer ALL questions.

• 1

  Question SECTION-B1 (3 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Biology Health, Disease & Medicine question. A student studies a process linked to health, disease & medicine. 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 Plant Structures & Functions question. A student studies a process linked to plant structures & functions. 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 Animal Coordination & Ecosystems question. A student studies a process linked to animal coordination & ecosystems. 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 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-B4 is 4 marks)
• 5

  Question SECTION-B5 (5 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Biology Health, Disease & Medicine question. A student studies a process linked to health, disease & medicine. 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 Plant Structures & Functions question. A student studies a process linked to plant structures & functions. 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 Animal Coordination & Ecosystems question. A student studies a process linked to animal coordination & ecosystems. 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 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 6 marks)
• 9

  Question SECTION-B9 (6 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Biology Health, Disease & Medicine question. A student studies a process linked to health, disease & medicine. 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 (7 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Biology Plant Structures & Functions question. A student studies a process linked to plant structures & functions. 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 7 marks)
• 11

  Question SECTION-B11 (7 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Biology Animal Coordination & Ecosystems question. A student studies a process linked to animal coordination & ecosystems. 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 7 marks)

Section C

Extended response questions. Answer ALL questions.

• 1

  Question SECTION-C1 (6 marks)

  GCSE GCSE 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-C1 is 6 marks)
• 2

  Question SECTION-C2 (6 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Biology Health, Disease & Medicine question. A student studies a process linked to health, disease & medicine. 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 (8 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Biology Plant Structures & Functions question. A student studies a process linked to plant structures & functions. 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 8 marks)
• 4

  Question SECTION-C4 (8 marks)

  GCSE GCSE Biology Animal Coordination & Ecosystems question. A student studies a process linked to animal coordination & ecosystems. 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 8 marks)