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AQA GCSE Biology Past Papers

AQA GCSE (9-1) Biology (8461) past exam papers. If you are not sure what tier you are sitting foundation or higher check with your teacher. You can download the papers and marking schemes by clicking on the links below.

June 2022 AQA Biology (9-1) Past Papers (8461)

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June 2017 AQA Biology Past Exam Papers (4401)

Science A – Unit 1 Biology B1 Foundation (BL1FP) June 2017 –  Download Paper  –  Download Mark Scheme Science A – Unit 1 Biology B1 Higher (BL1HP) June 2017 –  Download Paper  –  Download Mark Scheme

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June 2016 AQA Biology Past Exam Papers (4401)

Science A – Unit 1 Biology B1 Foundation (BL1FP) June 2016 –  Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme Science A – Unit 1 Biology B1 Higher (BL1HP) June 2016 –  Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme

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