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BIOLOGY-B-ADVANCING-BIOLOGY-H022 · Cambridge OCR AS Level

Biology B (Advancing Biology) - H022 Exam Tips

In OCR AS Level Biology B (Advancing Biology), not all chapters are created equal. Analysis of recent papers reveals that a staggering percentage of the marks are clustered in two primary areas: The heart and monitoring heart function (typically accounting for up to 27 marks) and

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Total marks

140

Time limit

3h

Grade scale

ABCDEU

Additional note

Calculator policy

A scientific or graphical calculator that meets JCQ regulations may be used (some GCSE Mathematics and Science papers are non-calculator). Graphical calculators must be set to exam mode; you must clear any stored programs, notes or data before the exam, and the calculator must not be able to retrieve stored text or formulae.

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  • In OCR AS Level Biology B (Advancing Biology), not all chapters are created equal. Analysis of recent papers reveals that a staggering percentage of the marks are clustered in two primary areas: The heart and monitoring heart function (typically accounting for up to 27 marks) and Cells and microscopy (accounting for around 25 marks). Together, these two topics can make up nearly 40% of the entire 140-mark assessment. If you are starting your revision, mastering cardiac output calculations, electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation, and cell structure/transport is your highest-leverage strategy.

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