Pearson Edexcel GCSE Biology Paper 1h 2025 Question Paper

Download the official Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9–1) Biology Paper 1 Higher Tier question paper from the Summer 2025 examination series (1BI0/1H). This downloadable PDF contains the complete Higher Tier Biology exam used in the Tuesday 13 May 2025 afternoon session, featuring authentic Edexcel GCSE Biology questions, required-practical investigations, scientific diagrams, calculations and extended-response tasks.

The paper covers a broad range of GCSE Biology topics including genetics, inheritance, evolution, osmosis, diffusion, immunity, communicable diseases, monoclonal antibodies, neurones, brain scanning, classification systems, DNA extraction and biological control. Students will practise graph interpretation, practical-method evaluation, Punnett squares, magnification calculations, scientific reasoning and six-mark extended-response answers using authentic Pearson Edexcel assessment materials.

Question formats include multiple-choice questions, structured scientific explanations, calculation questions, practical-investigation planning and extended-response tasks involving monoclonal antibodies and strawberry DNA extraction. The paper also features practical-style investigations involving agar diffusion cubes, reaction times, fertiliser crop yields and tissue culture. Pair this paper with the matching Edexcel GCSE Biology 1BI0/1H May 2025 mark scheme on markscheme.net for full examiner-standard revision and self-assessment. Fully updated for the 2025/2026 academic year and optimised for mobile, tablet and desktop revision.

This document is designed for Pearson Edexcel GCSE Biology students preparing for the 2026 examination series, especially Higher Tier candidates aiming for grades 7–9 in scientific reasoning, practical-investigation skills and extended-response exam technique using authentic examiner materials.

Teachers, tutors, science departments, revision centres and homeschooling parents can use this official Biology paper for classroom assessments, mock examinations, retrieval practice and required-practical workshops. It is also highly valuable for independent learners and retake students wanting realistic GCSE Biology Higher Tier Paper 1 practice using authentic Pearson Edexcel assessment materials.