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Classification: Edexcel GCSE Biology questions

Every Edexcel GCSE Biology exam question on Classification (specification points 4.7), 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q5(b)

    June 2025 · Paper 1 Higher

    3 marksClassification
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    June 2025 Paper 1 Higher, question 5(b): Figure 6 shows how the three-domain classification system was developed. Prokaryotes Eukaryotes Archaea Eubacteria Eukaryotes domain domain domain common ancest

  2. Q5(c)(ii)

    November 2020 · Paper 1 Higher

    1 markClassification
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    November 2020 Paper 1 Higher, question 5(c)(ii): Give one reason why the three domain classification system was proposed. (1)

  3. Q5(a)(i)

    June 2019 · Paper 1 Higher

    1 markClassification
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    June 2019 Paper 1 Higher, question 5(a)(i): What is the name of the domain that plants belong to? (1) A Eukarya B Archaea C Monera D Protista

  4. Q5(a)(iii)

    June 2019 · Paper 1 Higher

    1 markClassification
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    June 2019 Paper 1 Higher, question 5(a)(iii): Give a reason why the three domain method of classification has been suggested. (1)
All 4 questions on Classification, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 1 Higher, Q5(b) (3 marks): Figure 6 shows how the three-domain classification system was developed. Prokaryotes Eukaryotes Archaea Eubacteria Eukaryotes domain domain domain common ancest
  2. November 2020, Paper 1 Higher, Q5(c)(ii) (1 mark): Give one reason why the three domain classification system was proposed. (1)
  3. June 2019, Paper 1 Higher, Q5(a)(i) (1 mark): What is the name of the domain that plants belong to? (1) A Eukarya B Archaea C Monera D Protista
  4. June 2019, Paper 1 Higher, Q5(a)(iii) (1 mark): Give a reason why the three domain method of classification has been suggested. (1)

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