FREE GCSE Biology Question and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following does not help a plant survive in dry conditions?

Accepted Answer

Large surface area

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Long roots

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Small surface area

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Waxy leaves

Question 2

The metabolic rate is the speed at which chemical reactions occurs in the

Accepted Answer

Cells

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Stomach

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Organs

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Skin

Question 3

Where do viruses reside?

Accepted Answer

Host cells

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On their own

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In organs

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On cells

Question 4

Who made strides in in the field of vaccinations?

Accepted Answer

Jenner

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Pasteur

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Einstein

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Semmelweis

Question 5

What does the phrase "pathogen" mean?

Accepted Answer

A disease causing organism

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A virus

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A type of disease

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A disease

Question 6

What is the major justification for avoiding antibiotic overuse?

Accepted Answer

Dangerous strains of resistance bacteria may develop

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It causes damage to the oesophagus

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It kills the friendly bacteria in our gut so we must eat more yoghurt

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They are expensive

Question 7

What is the most likely outcome for an individual who is not adapted to their surroundings?

Accepted Answer

It will not survive

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It will put on weight

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It will become extinct

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It will survive well

Question 8

What impact does the carbon monoxide in cigar smoke have?

Accepted Answer

It reduces the oxygen carrying capacity of blood

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It destroys the ozone layer

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It causes lung cancer

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It adds to the green house effect

Question 9

Which illness was erroneously associated with the MMR vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Autism

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Gout

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HIV

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Lung cancer

Question 10

What term is given to the variable that is measured in an investigation?

Accepted Answer

Dependent

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Fair

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Independent

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Control