For each of the papers below, there are revision notes, summary sheets, questions from past exam papers separated by topic and other worksheets.
Papers 1 & 2 (AS)
Topic 1:
Cell Structure
Topic 2:
Biological Molecules
Topic 3:
Enzymes
Topic 4:
Cell Membranes and Transport
Topic 5:
The Mitotic Cell Cycle
Topic 6:
Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis
Topic 7:
Transport in Plants
Topic 8:
Transport in Mammals
Topic 9:
Gas Exchange and Smoking
Topic 10:
Infectious Disease
Topic 11:
Immunity
Paper 3 (AS)
Practical Assessment:
Carry out laboratory-based practical work in timed conditions. Consists of two or more experiments from different areas of Biology, may be based on questions not included in the syllabus content. Assessed on practical skills rather than knowledge of theory.
Paper 4 (A2)
All AS Topics
Topic 12:
Energy and Respiration
Topic 13:
Photosynthesis
Topic 14:
Homeostasis
Topic 15:
Control and Coordination
Topic 16:
Inherited Change
Topic 17:
Selection and Evolution
Topic 18:
Biodiversity, Classification and Conservation
Topic 19:
Genetic Technology
Paper 5 (A2)
Planning, Analysis and Evaluation:
A timetabled, written paper focusing on higher-order experimental skills; planning, analysis and evaluation. Consists of two or more questions. Context of the questions may be outside the syllabus content. Assessed on practical skills rather than knowledge of theory.