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AQA GCSE Biology • Paper 1

Organisation Exam Questions

Questions on the digestive system, enzymes, heart and circulatory system, blood vessels, blood, coronary heart disease, health issues, cancer, and plant tissues and organs. Download free past paper questions organised by topic with mark schemes.

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What is covered in AQA GCSE Biology Organisation topic?

Organisation covers: principles of organisation (cells→tissues→organs→systems), the digestive system and enzymes, the heart and circulatory system (blood, blood vessels, heart structure), health and disease (including cancer), and plant tissues and organs.

What enzyme questions come up in GCSE Biology?

Common enzyme questions include: explaining how enzymes work (lock and key model), factors affecting enzyme activity (temperature, pH), describing specific enzymes in digestion (amylase, protease, lipase), and practical questions on testing for food molecules.

Do I need to label the heart for GCSE Biology?

Yes, you should be able to label and describe the function of: chambers (atria, ventricles), blood vessels (aorta, vena cava, pulmonary artery/vein), and valves. You should also describe the double circulatory system.

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