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Q1. Which structure is found in a plant cell but not in an animal cell?
A. Mitochondrion
B. Cell wall made of cellulose
C. Cell membrane
D. Ribosome
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✓ Answer: B. Cell wall made of cellulose
Plant cells have a rigid cell wall made of cellulose that supports and strengthens the cell; animal cells have no cell wall. Mitochondria, ribosomes and the cell membrane are found in both plant and animal cells.
Q2. Where in the human body is bile produced?
A. The liver
B. The gall bladder
C. The pancreas
D. The stomach
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✓ Answer: A. The liver
Bile is produced in the liver and then stored in the gall bladder before being released into the small intestine. A common misconception is that the gall bladder makes bile, but it only stores and concentrates it.
Q3. Which of the following best describes a potential risk sometimes associated with vaccination programmes?
A. Mild side effects such as soreness or a low fever can occur, though serious reactions are very rare
B. Vaccines always cause the full-blown disease they are meant to prevent
C. Vaccines permanently weaken the immune system
D. Vaccines contain live, fully virulent pathogens in every case
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✓ Answer: A. Mild side effects such as soreness or a low fever can occur, though serious reactions are very rare
Vaccines can occasionally cause mild side effects like soreness at the injection site or a slight fever, but serious adverse reactions are extremely rare and are heavily outweighed by the benefits of preventing serious disease. Most vaccines use dead or weakened pathogens, or fragments of them, so they do not cause the full disease.
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Who has to sit the GCSE Biology (AQA)
Who needs a GCSE Biology (AQA)?
Typically secondary school students (Years 10-11) or private candidates aged 16+ needing the qualification.
The real GCSE Biology (AQA): format
How long is the GCSE Biology (AQA)?
The real GCSE Biology (AQA) lasts 210 minutes. Our mock uses 40 questions in 60 minutes.
What it costs, and what a resit costs
How much does the GCSE Biology (AQA) cost?
Rebooking after a fail: Approx. 1 year, as standard GCSE Biology only runs in the summer exam series (May-June)
How hard is it
What is the GCSE Biology (AQA) pass rate?
Real exam first-time pass rate: 89.5% achieved Grade 4 or above in June 2026. Difficulty: Manageable with preparation, but is content-heavy; topics like protein synthesis and genetics are challenging.
Why people fail it
Why do people fail the GCSE Biology (AQA)?
Lack of specific scientific terminology and precise explanations.
Confusing similar biological concepts (e.g., diffusion vs.
Errors in calculations, graph interpretation, plotting, or using incorrect units.
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GCSE Biology (AQA): common questions
Frequently asked
How many questions are in the GCSE Biology (AQA)?
The exam has 40 questions. Every Revision Robin mock uses the same 40-question format so your practice matches the real thing.
What is the pass mark for the GCSE Biology (AQA)?
You need 24 out of 40 correct to pass, which is about 60%. Our mocks mark you against this exact threshold.
Are these the real exam questions?
No. Our questions are original and written to match the current syllabus, so they give realistic practice without copying the official paper. Every answer comes with a plain-English explanation. Always confirm current rules and content with AQA.