GCSE Biology practice tests, marked by tutors
Find your GCSE Biology grade and your weakest topics in 20 minutes.
- Papers
- 2 × 1 h 45 min
- Tiers
- Foundation (1–5) · Higher (4–9)
- Grades
- 9–1
- Boards
- AQA · Edexcel · OCR
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GCSE Biology: an overview
GCSE Biology is examined in two papers covering cells, organisation, infection, bioenergetics, homeostasis, inheritance and ecology. Notenix starts with a free diagnostic that estimates your 9–1 grade and shows which topics to work on.
GCSE Biology format
- Two written papers of 1 hour 45 minutes each (AQA and Edexcel separate science).
- Paper 1 covers cells, organisation, infection and bioenergetics; Paper 2 covers homeostasis, inheritance and ecology.
- Questions include multiple choice, short answers, calculations and extended responses, with required practicals examined in the papers.
How Notenix helps you prepare
- A free 16-question diagnostic covering every main biology topic.
- An instant 9–1 grade estimate and a skill map of your strongest and weakest topics.
- Every question written and checked by our tutors, and past papers marked by a tutor with feedback.
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Free GCSE Biology practice questions
Answer each question and check it instantly. Worked solutions included.
Which structure is found in a plant cell but not in an animal cell?
Which hormone lowers the concentration of glucose in the blood?
Which enzyme breaks down starch into sugars?
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GCSE Biology practice: frequently asked questions
Does Notenix cover my exam board?+
The diagnostic covers the content shared by the AQA, Edexcel and OCR GCSE Biology specifications. Tell us your board when you request a marked paper and we'll match it.
How is the grade estimate worked out?+
Your percentage is mapped to an indicative 9–1 grade. Real grade boundaries change every year and depend on your tier, so treat it as a guide.
Are the questions written by AI?+
No. Every question and explanation is written and checked by our tutors, and written answers are marked by a tutor.