OCR A-Level Biology 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Biological Processes

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 the 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 Foundations in Biology?

  A. It follows directly from the Foundations in Biology 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 and Transport?

  A. It follows directly from the Exchange and 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 Biodiversity?

  A. It follows directly from the Biodiversity 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 Practical Skills?

  A. It follows directly from the Practical Skills 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 Foundations in Biology?

  A. It follows directly from the Foundations in Biology 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 and Transport?

  A. It follows directly from the Exchange and 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 Biodiversity?

  A. It follows directly from the Biodiversity 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 Practical Skills?

  A. It follows directly from the Practical Skills 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 Foundations in Biology?

  A. It follows directly from the Foundations in Biology 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 and Transport?

  A. It follows directly from the Exchange and 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 Biodiversity?

  A. It follows directly from the Biodiversity 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 Practical Skills?

  A. It follows directly from the Practical Skills 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 and extended response questions. Answer ALL the questions.

• 1

  Question SECTION-B1 (4 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Biology A 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 4 marks)
• 2

  Question SECTION-B2 (5 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Biology A Foundations in Biology question. A student studies a process linked to foundations in biology. 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 5 marks)
• 3

  Question SECTION-B3 (6 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Biology A Exchange and Transport question. A student studies a process linked to exchange and 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 6 marks)
• 4

  Question SECTION-B4 (7 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Biology A Biodiversity question. A student studies a process linked to biodiversity. 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 7 marks)
• 5

  Question SECTION-B5 (8 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Biology A Practical Skills question. A student studies a process linked to practical skills. 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 8 marks)
• 6

  Question SECTION-B6 (9 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Biology A 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 9 marks)
• 7

  Question SECTION-B7 (10 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Biology A Foundations in Biology question. A student studies a process linked to foundations in biology. 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 10 marks)
• 8

  Question SECTION-B8 (10 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Biology A Exchange and Transport question. A student studies a process linked to exchange and 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)
• 9

  Question SECTION-B9 (12 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Biology A Biodiversity question. A student studies a process linked to biodiversity. 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 12 marks)
• 10

  Question SECTION-B10 (7 marks)

  A-Level A-Level Biology A Practical Skills question. A student studies a process linked to practical skills. 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)

  A-Level A-Level Biology A 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-B11 is 7 marks)