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1 D 1
2 B 1
3 D 1
4 D 1
5 A 1
6 B 1
7 A 1
8 D 1
9 A 1
10 D 1
11 C 1
12 B 1
13 D 1
14 B 1
15 A 1
16 B 1
17 D 1
18 D 1
19 D 1
20 D 1
21 B 1
22 B 1
23 C 1
24 C 1
25 D 1
26 D 1
27 D 1
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30 B 1
31 B 1
32 B 1
33 C 1
34 B 1
35 A 1
36 B 1
37 A 1
38 D 1
39 C 1
40 C 1
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1 A 1
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3 B 1
4 D 1
5 D 1
6 B 1
7 A 1
8 D 1
9 A 1
10 D 1
11 C 1
12 B 1
13 A 1
14 B 1
15 A 1
16 B 1
17 D 1
18 C 1
19 D 1
20 B 1
21 B 1
22 B 1
23 C 1
24 C 1
25 C 1
26 D 1
27 D 1
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33 A 1
34 A 1
35 C 1
36 B 1
37 D 1
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39 B 1
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1 B 1
2 B 1
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4 D 1
5 D 1
6 B 1
7 A 1
8 D 1
9 A 1
10 D 1
11 C 1
12 B 1
13 C 1
14 B 1
15 C 1
16 B 1
17 D 1
18 A 1
19 D 1
20 D 1
21 B 1
22 B 1
23 B 1
24 C 1
25 C 1
26 D 1
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29 A 1
30 A 1
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33 B 1
34 C 1
35 A 1
36 B 1
37 B 1
38 B 1
39 C 1
40 B 1
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Generic Marking Principles
These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the
specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these
marking principles.
GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:
Marks must be awarded in line with:
• the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
• the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
• the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.
Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).
Marks must be awarded positively:
• marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond the
scope of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
• marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
• marks are not deducted for errors
• marks are not deducted for omissions
• answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the
question as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous.
Rules must be applied consistently, e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level
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Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may
be limited according to the quality of the candidate responses seen).
Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or
grade descriptors in mind.
Science-Specific Marking Principles
1 Examiners should consider the context and scientific use of any keywords when awarding marks. Although keywords may be present, marks
should not be awarded if the keywords are used incorrectly.
2 The examiner should not choose between contradictory statements given in the same question part, and credit should not be awarded for any
correct statement that is contradicted within the same question part. Wrong science that is irrelevant to the question should be ignored.
3 Although spellings do not have to be correct, spellings of syllabus terms must allow for clear and unambiguous separation from other syllabus
terms with which they may be confused (e.g. ethane / ethene, glucagon / glycogen, refraction / reflection).
4 The error carried forward (ecf) principle should be applied, where appropriate. If an incorrect answer is subsequently used in a scientifically
correct way, the candidate should be awarded these subsequent marking points. Further guidance will be included in the mark scheme where
necessary and any exceptions to this general principle will be noted.
5 ‘List rule’ guidance
For questions that require n responses (e.g. State two reasons …):
• The response should be read as continuous prose, even when numbered answer spaces are provided.
• Any response marked ignore in the mark scheme should not count towards n.
• Incorrect responses should not be awarded credit but will still count towards n.
• Read the entire response to check for any responses that contradict those that would otherwise be credited. Credit should not be
awarded for any responses that are contradicted within the rest of the response. Where two responses contradict one another, this should
be treated as a single incorrect response.
• Non-contradictory responses after the first n responses may be ignored even if they include incorrect science.
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6 Calculation specific guidance
Correct answers to calculations should be given full credit even if there is no working or incorrect working, unless the question states ‘show
your working’.
For questions in which the number of significant figures required is not stated, credit should be awarded for correct answers when rounded by
the examiner to the number of significant figures given in the mark scheme. This may not apply to measured values.
For answers given in standard form (e.g. a × 10n) in which the convention of restricting the value of the coefficient (a) to a value between 1
and 10 is not followed, credit may still be awarded if the answer can be converted to the answer given in the mark scheme.
Unless a separate mark is given for a unit, a missing or incorrect unit will normally mean that the final calculation mark is not awarded.
Exceptions to this general principle will be noted in the mark scheme.
7 Guidance for chemical equations
Multiples / fractions of coefficients used in chemical equations are acceptable unless stated otherwise in the mark scheme.
State symbols given in an equation should be ignored unless asked for in the question or stated otherwise in the mark scheme.
Abbreviations used in the Mark Scheme
• ; separates marking points

• / separates alternatives within a marking point
• R reject
• I mark as if this material was not present
• A accept (a less than ideal answer which should be marked correct)
• AW alternative wording (accept other ways of expressing the same idea)
• underline words underlined (or grammatical variants of them) must be present
• max indicates the maximum number of marks that can be awarded
• ecf credit a correct statement that follows a previous wrong response
• ( ) the word / phrase in brackets is not required, but sets the context
• ora or reverse argument
• AVP any valid point
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Question Answer Marks Guidance
1(a) nucleus labelled ; 3

(cell) membrane labelled ;
cytoplasm labelled ;
1(b) any two from: 2

cell wall ;
chloroplast ;
(permanent) vacuole ;
2(a) any two from: 2

jointed legs ;
segmented body ;
exoskeleton ;
antennae ;
2(b) Homarus ; 1
2(c) any two from: 2

arachnid ;
insect ;
myriapod ;
2(d) any three from: 3

habitat / environment / AW, is destroyed ;
an increase in predation ;
ref. to disruption of, food chains / webs ;
pollution / waste / plastic / rubbish / sewage / AW ;
diseases ;
climate change / warming of oceans / acidification of oceans / AW ;
hunting / (over) fishing ;
competition from other species ;
AVP ; e.g. effects of tourism
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3(a)(i) A; 1
3(a)(ii) 3.3 ;; 2 MP1 for correct calculation

MP2 for correct answer rounded to one decimal
place
3(a)(iii) antibiotics, only kill bacteria / do not kill viruses ; 1
3(b) disease ; 3
blood ;
food ;
3(c) 4 R each additional line drawn
antibody production
chemical
hairs in the nose
mechanical
phagocytosis
response by cells
stomach acid
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3(d)(i) 2 R each additional tick

obesity ticked ;
scurvy ticked ;
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3(d)(ii) any three from: 3

stress ;
smoking ;
ref. to diet / high cholesterol / obesity ; A high, fat / salt
genetic predisposition ;
age ;
sex ;
AVP ;;; e.g. lack of exercise / high blood pressure / diabetes
4(a)(i) the shoot grows towards the light / AW ; 1
4(a)(ii) phototropism ; 1
4(a)(iii) to get more light ; 2

light needed for photosynthesis / light needed to produce food / AW ;
4(b)(i) (movement of particles) through a cell membrane ; 3

from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher
concentration / against a concentration gradient ;
using energy (from respiration) ; A ATP
4(b)(ii) magnesium ions: to make chlorophyll ; 2

nitrate ions: to make amino acids ;
4(c) photosynthesis ; 2
support ;
transport ;
as a solvent ;
AVP ; e.g. transpiration / cooling
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5(a) increased / AW ; 4
paper ;
plastic ;
metal ;
5(b) 18(%) ; 1
6(a)(i) 5.0 ; 2
this is the pH where the largest volume of apple juice is produced / AW ;
6(a)(ii) temperature / concentration OR volume OR amount of enzyme / surface 1

area (of apple) / AVP ;
6(b) 3 one mark per correct line

are living organisms. R each additional line
are proteins.
can only be used once.

Enzymes
have a complementary shape to their
substrate.
increase the rate of chemical reactions.
in the stomach are most active at pH 8.

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6(c) washing powder / AVP ; 1
6(d) any two from: 2

lipase / amylase / protease / AVP ;;
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7(a)(i) B; 3
C;
A;
7(a)(ii) X drawn on an ovule ; 1
7(a)(iii) sepal ; 1
7(b) any two from: 2

larger ;
heavier ;
stickier ;
spiky ;
AVP ;
7(c) zygote circled ; 1
7(d) 4 one mark for each correct row

features of reproduction asexual sexual
reproduction reproduction
involves gametes 
makes more of the same kind of

 
organism
produces genetically identical


offspring
involves fertilisation 
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8(a) 2 MP1 correct female parent chromosome

male parent chromosomes MP2 four correct offspring
ecf MP2 from incorrect MP1
X Y
X XX XY
female parent
chromosomes
X; XX XY ;
8(b) 50 circled ; 1
8(c) nucleus ; 1
8(d)(i) 28(°C) ; 1
8(d)(ii) any three from: 3

increasing the temperature increases the percentage (of female
offspring) / colder temperatures favour male offspring ;
percentage of female offspring is constant at, lowest / highest,
temperatures ;
steepest increase at 29 °C ;
equal numbers of male and female at 29 °C ;
at all temperatures there are some, males / females ;
comparative data quote with units ;
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9(a) any three from: 3

creates (named) pollution ;
increases the risk of spread of, pathogens / disease ;
increased use of antibiotics / ref. to antibiotic resistance ;
disturbance to, (natural) food chains / webs ;
loss of habitat ;
livestock producing (named) greenhouse gases ;
AVP ;; animal welfare issues / fish escaping and breeding with wild fish
9(b) (a sustainable resource) is produced as rapidly as it is removed (from the 2

environment) ;
so that it does not run out ;
9(c) fish stocks AND forests circled ; 1
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awarded for any responses that are contradicted within the rest of the response. Where two responses contradict one another, this
should be treated as a single incorrect response.
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1(a) excretion ; 3
growth ;
sensitivity ;
respiration ;
reproduction ;
1(b) (group) mammals ; 2

(feature) hair / fur / external ears / pinna ;
1(c) fish ; 2
amphibians ;
reptiles ;
birds ;
2(a) line ending on cell membrane ; 3

line ending in the cytoplasm ;
line ending on or in the vacuole ;
2(b)(i) 1 cell, is larger / has expanded / has changed shape / AW ; 2

2 cytoplasm has increased in volume ;
3 vacuole, is larger / AW ;
4 cell wall / cell membrane, is, stretched / AW ;
2(b)(ii) 1 water moves into the, cell / vacuole ; 3
max two from:

2 ref. to osmosis ;
3 through partially permeable membrane ;
4 cell or vacuole contents / cytoplasm , more concentrated
than (distilled) water / AW ;
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3(a) 4 one mark for each correct line

R each additional line
calcium ions bone formation
fat growth of
muscles
protein insulation
vitamin D
3(b)(i) meat ; 1
3(b)(ii) meat / (white) fish ; 1
3(c) prevents constipation / adds volume to material in alimentary 1

canal / promotes movement (along alimentary canal) / AVP ;
3(d)(i) any (named) fruit or vegetable ; 1
3(d)(ii) scurvy / AVP ; 1
3(e)(i) 12 000 (kJ) ; 1
3(e)(ii) 20 (%) ; 1 ecf from 3(e)(i)

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3(e)(iii) (aerobic) respiration ; 1
4(a) monoculture ; 5
fertilisers ;
herbicides ;
insecticides ;
pollinate ;
4(b) carbon dioxide ; 2

methane ;
water (vapour) ;
AVP ;; e.g. CFC’s / oxides of nitrogen / AW
5(a)(i) 3
organism number
producers 2
herbivores 3;
primary consumers 3;
carnivores 5;
5(a)(ii) bird / snake ; 1
5(b) increases and predation ; 2 one mark for each correct sentence
decreases and predation ;
5(c) energy ; 2
organic ;
5(d)(i) 8; 1
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5(d)(ii) correct order – caterpillar above cabbage and bird above 3

caterpillar ;
correct block width – caterpillar 40 small square wide and bird 4 ecf from 5(d)(i) for bird
small squares wide ;
three correct name labels that match the block size ;
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6(a) any substance (taken into the body), that modifies / affects ; 2
chemical reactions (in the body) ;
6(b) bacterial ; 1
6(c) 1 resistance to antibiotic A took the longest time (to be 3

detected) / AW;
2 resistance to antibiotic C took the least time (to be
detected) / AW ;
3 resistance to antibiotic B was the first (to be detected) ;
4 idea of the newer the antibiotic the quicker resistance
developed ;
5 data manipulation ; e.g. idea of years taken to develop resistance in one
of the antibiotics
A took 36 years, B took 11 years, C took 3 years
6(d) mucus ; 3
stomach / hydrochloric, acid ;
hairs in the nose ;
skin ;
blood clot / scabs ;
AVP ;; e.g. tears, vaginal secretions, ear wax, saliva, cilia
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7(a) X – oviduct ; 3
Y – uterus ;
Z – cervix ;
7(b) Oestrogen linked to first three boxes: 3 one mark for each correct line
is a hormone ;
is produced by ovaries ;
makes breasts grow ;
7(c)(i) (ovulation) 13 / 14 / 15 ; 3
(lining shed) 0 / 1 ;
(lining thinnest) 4–9 ;
7(c)(ii) egg matures 1 A formation of Graafian follicle / egg develops

/ oestrogen / progesterone / hormone, secreted / AW ; I eggs produced / made
8(a) oxygen ; 2
glucose ;
8(b)(i) increases / increases and levels off / AW ; 1
8(b)(ii) light intensity ; 1 A water availability / pH
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8(c) 2 one mark per row

process area A area B
photosynthesis 
respiration  
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8(d) any two from: 2

cuticle ;
epidermis ;
palisade (mesophyll) ;
8(e)(i) xylem ; 1
8(e)(ii) magnesium ; 1
8(e)(iii) nitrate ; 1
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8(f) max. three from each section 4
carbon cycle:
1 (plants) absorb carbon dioxide ;
2 (carbon dioxide ) used for photosynthesis ;
3 form (named) fossil fuels / can be fossilised ;
4 store carbon / act as a carbon sink ;
5 (plants / fossil fuels) release carbon (dioxide), when
burnt / during combustion ;
6 release carbon / produce carbon dioxide, during
respiration ;
7 carbon released during decomposition / carbon passed to
consumers / AW ;
water cycle:
8 absorb water, via roots / from soil ;
9 release water (vapour) into the, atmosphere / environment ;
10 by (evapo)transpiration ;
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2 The examiner should not choose between contradictory statements given in the same question part, and credit should not be awarded for
any correct statement that is contradicted within the same question part. Wrong science that is irrelevant to the question should be ignored.
3 Although spellings do not have to be correct, spellings of syllabus terms must allow for clear and unambiguous separation from other
syllabus terms with which they may be confused (e.g. ethane / ethene, glucagon / glycogen, refraction / reflection).
correct way, the candidate should be awarded these subsequent marking points. Further guidance will be included in the mark scheme
where necessary and any exceptions to this general principle will be noted.
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your working’.
For questions in which the number of significant figures required is not stated, credit should be awarded for correct answers when rounded
by the examiner to the number of significant figures given in the mark scheme. This may not apply to measured values.
Abbreviations used in the Mark Scheme

• / separates alternatives within a marking point
• R reject
• I mark as if this material was not present
• A accept (a less than ideal answer which should be marked correct)
• AW alternative wording (accept other ways of expressing the same idea)
• underline words underlined (or grammatical variants of them) must be present
• max indicates the maximum number of marks that can be awarded
• ecf credit a correct statement that follows a previous wrong response
• ( ) the word / phrase in brackets is not required, but sets the context
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1(a)(i) glucose and oxygen ; 1
1(a)(ii) chloroplast ; 1
1(b)(i) rate (of photosynthesis) increases (with increasing carbon dioxide 1

concentration) and then, plateaus / levels off / stays the same ;
1(b)(ii) line drawn above the original line ; 2

with a steeper gradient ;
1(b)(iii) 3 one mark per tick

R each additional tick
glucose
lipase
magnesium ions 
warm temperature 
water 
very low light intensity
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1(c) 4
letter from
name of stage description of stage
Fig. 1.2
S transpiration ; loss of water vapour from plant leaves
heat from the sun causes liquid water to

T evaporation ;
change into water vapour
water vapour in the air changes to liquid water

U condensation ;
in the clouds
V precipitation ; the liquid water falls to the ground.
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2(a) 5 each letter linked to the correct name and

letter from
name function function
Fig. 2.1
J penis carries sperm cells 10 correct lines = 5 marks

away from the testis 8 or 9 correct lines = 4 marks
6 or 7 correct lines = 3 marks
4 or 5 correct lines = 2 marks
2 or 3 correct lines = 1 mark
delivers sperm into the
K prostate gland
vagina
holds the testes and

L scrotum
keeps them cool
makes the fluid that

M sperm duct
sperm cells swim in
where sperm are

N testis
made
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2(b) any two from: 2 A IUD

condom ;
femidom ;
diaphragm ;
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3(a) insects ; 2
six legs / three pairs of legs / three body parts / AVP ;
3(b)(i) clouded yellow / red admiral ; 1
3(b)(ii) high brown fritillary ; 2

found in the smallest area ;
3(b)(iii) any four from: 4

monitoring numbers ;
protection of species ;
protection of habitats / AW ;
planting of food plants ;
idea of butterfly houses / nature reserve / zoos / AW ;
education ;
captive breeding programmes ;
gene banks ;
ref. to banning, hunting / collecting ;
reduce, pollution / insecticide use ;
legislation ;
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4(a) maintenance of a constant ; 2

internal environment ;
4(b)(i) A – receptors ; 4 A nerve endings

B – blood vessels ;
C – fatty tissue / fat cells ; A adipose
D – sweat gland ;
4(b)(ii) any three from: 3

C / fat, is insulating / AW ;
F / hair erector muscle, contracts ;
E / hair, stands up ;
traps a layer of (insulating) air ;
(reducing heat loss) from the blood ;
4(b)(iii) brain ; 5
receptors ;
blood ;
sweat ;
evaporates ;
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5(a)(i) 5 one mark per correct row

statements arteries capillaries veins
carry blood away from the heart 
supply cells with nutrients and remove waste


products
return blood to the heart 
thick and strong wall containing muscle and


elastic tissue
thin wall containing muscle and elastic tissue 
have a very thin wall with no muscle or elastic


tissue
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5(a)(ii) valves ; 1 A larger lumen / AW
5(b)(i) (aerobic) respiration ; 1 R anaerobic respiration
5(b)(ii) active transport: Y AND Z ; 2

diffusion: W AND X ;
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6(a)(i) 2 one mark per line

is the movement of digested food molecules into
cells.
is the passing out of undigested food from an

organism.
is the removal of excess substances from an

organism.
Excretion
is the removal of toxic materials from an organism.
is the taking in of materials for energy and growth.
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6(a)(ii) any three from: 3

water ;
urea ;
salts / (named) ions ;
hormones ;
AVP ;
6(b) P – renal artery ; 3

Q – bladder ;
R – ureter ;
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6(c) 3 one mark per correct row

condition volume of urine concentration of urine
increase in water uptake increases decreases
increase in temperature decreases increases
increase in exercise level decreases increases
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6(d)(i) carbon, hydrogen, oxygen ; 2

nitrogen ;
6(d)(ii) liver ; 1
6(e) (simple) sugars ; 3 A glucose / maltose

(named) protease ;
fatty acids and glycerol ;
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7(a) 27.5% ;; 2 MP1 correct addition of table values

MP2 correct final answer
7(b)(i) carbon monoxide: 4

binds to haemoglobin / AW ;
reduced oxygen (transport) / red blood cells carry less oxygen / AW ;
tar:
carcinogenic / causes cancer ;
produce more mucus ;
coats the surface of the (named) gas exchange system ;
both:
reduces activity of cilia ;
(so) mucus is not removed from the lungs ;
risk of more respiratory infections ;
reduced, diffusion ;
7(b)(ii) nicotine ; 1
7(c) any two from: 2

across the placenta ;
by diffusion ;
from the mother’s blood to the fetus’s blood ;
enter fetus from umbilical cord / umbilical blood vessels ;
7(d) any three from: 3

stress ;
ref.to diet / high cholesterol / obesity ; A high, fat / salt
genetic predisposition ;
age ;
sex ;
AVP ;;; e.g. lack of exercise / high blood pressure / diabetes
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mark scheme abbreviations

• / alternative responses for the same marking point
• ecf error carried forward
• underline actual word given must be used by candidate (grammatical variants excepted)
• () the word / phrase in brackets is not required but sets the context
• max indicates the maximum number of marks
• Any [number] of: accept the [number] of valid responses
• R reject
• A accept (for answers correctly cued by the question, or guidance for examiners)
• I ignore as irrelevant
• AW alternative wording (where responses vary more than usual)
• AVP alternative valid point
• max indicates the maximum number of marks that can be given
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1(a)(i) 0.5(%) ; 1
1(a)(ii) table drawn with a minimum of two columns and a header line ; 3
column and row headings with units ; percentage concentration of lipase and time / s
correct time recorded in seconds for each concentration ; 25, 38, 77, >300
1(a)(iii) as the, enzyme / lipase, concentration / percentage, increases the time 1

to change colour, decreases / is faster ; ora
the higher the enzyme concentration the faster the, fat / milk, is broken
down /AW ;
1(b)(i) control: distilled water / L4 / 0% lipase ; 2
explanation: to show that lipase / enzyme is causing the change (of

colour in the indicator / of pH) ;
1(b)(ii) L1 = 6 and L4 = 8 ; 1
1(b)(iii) lipase / enzyme, concentration ; 1
1(b)(iv) any two from: 2

volume of milk ;
total volume, of (enzyme) solution ;
volume of sodium carbonate solution ;
number of drops of, indicator / bromothymol blue, used ;
1(b)(v) to give enough time for the (contents of the) test-tubes to, reach the 1
temperature of the water-bath / equilibrate AW ;
1(b)(vi) idea of: colour change is subjective / end-point is hard to judge ; 1
1(c) add biuret, reagent / solution (to lipase solution) ; 3

colour change (from blue) to purple / lilac / violet / mauve ;
wear gloves / safety glasses / goggles ;
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1(d) independent variable 6

1 at least three temperatures ;
2 one below 37°C, one above 37°C, and one at 37°C ;
new method
3 method of maintaining temperature described ;
4 named alternative sources of fat ;
5 correct reference to emulsion test
6 correct reference to use of a different indicator, e.g. UI
7 and 8 max 2 from given method ;;

• same, volume of sodium carbonate
• same number of drops of indicator
• same volume of milk
• measure time taken for indicator to change colour
• idea of equilibrate enzyme and milk before mixing / AW
9 and 10 max 2 from variables kept constant ;;

• same volume of indicator
• same type of milk / fat
• same volume of fat ;
• same amount / volume / concentration, of lipase
11 ref. to two or more repeats ;
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2(a) 3 one mark per row

letter on Fig. 2.2 name of flower part number visible
A stigma 1
B filament 8
C sepal 4
;;;
2(b)(i) lines: clear single outer line without shading ; 5

size: X-Y bigger than 35 mm ;
rounded structures inside grain ;
pollen tube top edge with one indentation ;
label to pollen tube ;
2(b)(ii) line XY 35 ±1 (mm) ; 3 MP1 correct measurement

0.1 mm / 100 µm / 0.01 cm ;; MP2 correct calculation
A ecf measurement ÷ 350
MP3 correct unit
2(c)(i) any two from: 2

pollen germinated faster / germination rate is higher, in S1 (than S2)
(at the start) / AW ; ora
by 60 minutes no difference between (percentage germination) in S1
and S2 ;
(pollen in) S1 stops germinating after 50 minutes / AW ;
only 51% / not all pollen grains, germinated ;
2(c)(ii) idea that different numbers of pollen were counted on each slide ; 1
2(c)(iii) divide the number germinated by the total ; 2

multiply by 100 ;
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plot for B and C correct and labelled ;
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1(a)(i) table with a line between headings and data and a 4

minimum of two columns or rows ; cup start height / mm end height / mm
correct headings for column / rows given ;
record of four correct heights ± 1 mm ; cool 36 (35 – 37) 45 (44 – 46)
a horizontal or vertical line draw on at least two cups on
Fig. 1.1 indicating where measurements were taken ; warm 39 (38 – 40) 67 (66 – 68)
1(a)(ii) C = 9 mm / 0.9 cm 1 ecf for incorrect initial measurements

W = 28 mm / 2.8 cm
1(a)(iii) at high(er) temperatures, the dough rises more / more carbon 1 ecf from candidate’s data
dioxide is produced / AW / ora
1(a)(iv) temperature ; 1
1(a)(v) (maximum) height (of dough) / distance from bottom of cup to 1

top of dough ;
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the dough was not accurately divided into two / AW ;
improvement
measure the mass / use the same mass
/ use a balance / AW (to ensure both dough sections have
equal mass) ;
1(b)(ii) idea of the height of the dough at the beginning was not 1
identical in both cups ;
1(c) add iodine (solution / reagent) ; 2

blue-black (colour) ;
1(d)(i) hydrogencarbonate (indicator) ; 2

yellow / orange (colour) ;
or
limewater ;
cloudy / white / milky / chalky ;
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1 at least two different masses or amounts of sugar
used / masses stated ;
given method:
2 putting dough, into same sized cups / containers ;
3 measuring height / volume of dough ;
new method:
4 described method of maintaining temperature ;
5 a detail of using the yeast suspension ;
6 measurement method ; e.g. gas syringe / delivery tube
and water displacement / delivery tube and counting
bubbles / measuring height of foam formed / bubbling gas
through (named) indicator
dependent variable:
7 measure volume of gas (carbon dioxide) produced in set
time / measure time to produce set volume of
gas / measure time for positive indicator result ;
variables kept constant:

8 and 9 any two from: ;;
temperature for all samples
species / age / source, of yeast
type of sugar / sugar from same sample
mass of yeast / concentration of yeast
(suspension) / volume of yeast (suspension)
pH / use of buffer
other:
10 two or more repeats / replicates ;
11 wear goggles / eye protection ;
12 AVP ; e.g. control experiments described
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2(a)(i) single clear outline and no shading ; 4

cell at least 10 cm from left to right ;
details:
two clusters of chloroplasts (minimum of three in left
cluster and four in right cluster) ;
two ‘protrusions’ in cell wall at cell junctions top and
bottom ;
2(a)(ii) (length of PQ) = 94 ± 1 (mm) ; 3 MP1 correct measurements

0.078 / 0.08 mm ;; MP2 correct calculation
MP3 correct unit
2(b)(i) 103 (bubbles per minute) ; 1
2(b)(ii) axes labelled with units ; 4

even scale and with plots using at least half the grid in one
direction ;
six points plotted accurately + half a small square ;
suitable line drawn ;
2(b)(iii) 43 ± 1 (bubbles per minute) ; 1 A candidate’s line at 170 cm ± ½ small square
2(b)(iv) as plant moves further away from the light: ora 2

number of bubbles remains constant and then decreases ;
change in rate, after 100–139 cm / after the first two readings
(either distance or bubbles) / after the first three readings
/ AW ;
2(b)(v) idea of plant equilibrating to the new conditions / AW ; 1
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2(b)(vi) 39 (%) ;;; 3 MP1 selection of correct data

MP2 correct calculation
MP3 correct rounding to a whole number
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1(a)(i) 0.5(%) ; 1
1(a)(ii) suitable table with minimum of two columns ; 3

suitable headings ; e.g. beaker or percentage concentration amylase AND
time / minutes
five results recorded ;
1(a)(iii) idea of mixture, remaining / is, yellow-brown / did not 1

change to blue-black / did not change colour ;
1(a)(iv) time taken / result, is the same as (beaker) B ; 1
1(a)(v) goggles / gloves ; 1
1(a)(vi) add Benedict’s (reagent / solution) ; 3

heat ;
suitable colour change: green / yellow / orange
/ brick-red / red ;
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1(b) independent variable: 6

1 at least two different temperatures ;
new method:
2 allow time for seeds to germinate ;
3 description of making seed extract, e.g. grinding
seeds / AW ;
4 method of maintaining a constant temperature ;
5 test with Benedict’s ;
6 time taken for reducing sugar to appear ; MP6 A time taken for germination or alternative method
7 and 8 max two from given method ;;

test at regular time intervals
use of iodine solution
use of starch solution
use of amylase solution
time taken for starch to be broken down
9 and 10 max two from variables kept constant ;;

age / type / species, of seed
time of incubation or germination
growing conditions
equilibration time
volume / mass, of extract / seeds
concentration of extract / amylase
volume / concentration of Benedict’s solution
pH / use of buffers
11 (at least) two more repeats / three trials ;
1(c)(i) axes labels with units; 4 i.e. time / days AND activity of amylase / au OR arbitrary
units
even scale that fills at least half available grid in both
directions ;
seven plots accurate to ± half a small square ;
line of best fit or points joined with ruled lines ;
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1(c)(ii) and two from: 2

rise then falls / AW ;
correct description of candidates line of best fit between
days 9 and 12 ;
AVP ; e.g. amylase is not active for the first three days
1(d)(i) no peak / the values at day 9 and day 12 are the same / the 1
intervals between recording were too large / there are no
readings for day 10 or 11 ;
1(d)(ii) measure (activity) , daily / at narrower intervals / between 1

day 9 and day 12 / measure on day 10 and day 11 ;
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2(a)(i) outline ; smooth continuous lines, no shading 4

size ; ⩾ 130 mm wide
detail 1 ; two seeds drawn with dividing line and
appropriate shape
detail 2 ; at least 2 notches drawn on lower left wing edge
and one or two notches on the right
2(a)(ii) length of line AB: 70 ± 1 (mm) ; 3 MP1 correct measurement

actual length: 17.5 mm ;; MP2 correct calculation – ecf their measurement
MP3 matching unit
2(b) similarity: 2
wings / wings long and narrow / veins ;
difference:
ref. to, size / wing shape / seed shape / symmetry / wing
orientation / number of seeds / number of wings per seed
/ AVP ;
2(c)(i) 126 (cm) ; 2

value marked on graph by candidate ; ecf from MP1
2(c)(ii) 28(%) ;;; 3 MP1 correct values from graph

MP2 correct calculation, ecf their readings
MP3 answer recorded to two significant figures
2(c)(iii) any two from: 2

type / species, of seed ;
age of seed ;
(drop) height ;
wind, speed / direction ;
seed, mass / weight ;
AVP ; humidity, damage to wing, seed width, temperature
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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

Science-Specific Marking Principles

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1(a) nucleus labelled ; 3

1(b) any two from: 2

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2(a) any two from: 2

2(c) any two from: 2

2(d) any three from: 3

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3(a)(ii) 3.3 ;; 2 MP1 for correct calculation

3(a)(iii) antibiotics, only kill bacteria / do not kill viruses ; 1

3(c) 4 R each additional line drawn

3(d)(i) 2 R each additional tick

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4(a)(i) the shoot grows towards the light / AW ; 1

4(a)(iii) to get more light ; 2

4(b)(i) (movement of particles) through a cell membrane ; 3

4(b)(ii) magnesium ions: to make chlorophyll ; 2

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6(a)(ii) temperature / concentration OR volume OR amount of enzyme / surface 1

6(b) 3 one mark per correct line

can only be used once.

increase the rate of chemical reactions.

in the stomach are most active at pH 8.

6(c) washing powder / AVP ; 1

6(d) any two from: 2