Spec 7402
Free AQA A Level Biology revision: 301 exam-style questions and past papers from 2017–2025 with mark schemes.
Biological molecules
Monomers and polymers
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Proteins
Nucleic acids are important information-carrying molecules
ATP
Water
Inorganic ions
Cells
Cell structure
All cells arise from other cells
Transport across cell membranes
Cell recognition and the immune system
Organisms exchange substances with their environment
Surface area to volume ratio
Gas exchange
Digestion and absorption
Mass transport
Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms
Energy transfers in and between organisms (A-level only)
Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments (A-level only)
Stimuli, both internal and external, are detected and lead to a response (A-level only)
Nervous coordination (A-level only)
Skeletal muscles are stimulated to contract by nerves and act as effectors (A-level only)
Homeostasis is the maintenance of a stable internal environment (A-level only)
Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems (A-level only)
The control of gene expression (A-level only)
Alteration of the sequence of bases in DNA can alter the structure of proteins (A-level only)
Gene expression is controlled by a number of features (A-level only)
Using genome projects (A-level only)
Gene technologies allow the study and alteration of gene function allowing a better understanding of organism function and the design of new industrial and medical processes (A-level only)
| Assessment | Format | Duration | Marks | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Written exam | 2h | 91 marks | 35% |
| Paper 2 | Written exam | 2h | 91 marks | 35% |
| Paper 3 | Written exam | 2h | 78 marks | 30% |
| Practical endorsement | Non-exam assessment | — | — | Pass/fail |
AQA A Level Biology builds the skills examiners reward. By the end of the course you should be able to:
