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June 2022 AQA A-Level Biology (7402) and AS-Level Past Papers (7401)
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November 2021 AQA A-Level Biology (7402) and AS-Level Past Papers (7401) (Labelled as June 2021)
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November 2020 AQA A-Level Biology (7402) and AS-Level Past Papers (7401) (Labelled as June 2020)
November 2020 - A-Level Biology – Paper 1 (7402/1) Download Paper - Download Marking Scheme
November 2020 - A-Level Biology – Paper 2 (7402/2) Download Paper - Download Marking Scheme
November 2020 - A-Level Biology – Paper 3 (7402/3) Download Paper - Download Marking Scheme
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June 2019 AQA A-Level Biology (7402) and AS-Level Past Papers (7401)
June 2019 - A-Level Biology – Paper 1 (7402/1) Download Paper - Download Marking Scheme
June 2019 - A-Level Biology – Paper 2 (7402/2) Download Paper - Download Marking Scheme
June 2019 - A-Level Biology – Paper 3 (7402/3) Download Paper - Download Marking Scheme
June 2019 - AS Biology – Paper 1 (7401/1) Download Paper - Download Marking Scheme
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June 2018 AQA A-Level Biology (7402) and AS-Level Past Papers (7401)
June 2018 - A-Level Biology – Paper 1 (7402/1) Download Paper - Download Marking Scheme
June 2018 - A-Level Biology – Paper 2 (7402/2) Download Paper - Download Marking Scheme
June 2018 - A-Level Biology – Paper 3 (7402/3) Download Paper - Download Marking Scheme
June 2018 - AS Biology – Paper 1 (7401/1) - Download Paper - Download Marking Scheme
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June 2017 AQA A-Level Biology Past Papers (7401 and 7402)
June 2017 - AS Biology – Paper 1 (7401/1) Download Paper - Download Marking Scheme
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June 2017 - A-Level Biology – Paper 1 (7402/1) Download Paper - Download Marking Scheme
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June 2016 AQA AS-Level Biology Past Papers (7401)
June 2016 - AS Biology – Paper 1 (7401/1) Download Paper - Download Marking Scheme
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AQA A-Level Biology (7402) Specimen Papers
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- 3.1 Biological molecules
- 3.3 Organisms exchange substances with their environment
- 3.4 Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms
- 3.5 Energy transfers in and between organisms (A-level only)
- 3.6 Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments (A-level only)
- 3.7 Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems (A-level only)
- 3.8 The control of gene expression (A-level only)
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- 1 Biological molecules
- 3 Organisms exchange substances with their environment
- 4 Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms
- 5 Energy transfers in and between organisms (A-level only)
- 6 Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments (A-level only)
- 7 Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems (A-level only)
- 8 The control of gene expression (A-level only)
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Summer 2024 AQA A Level Biology Predicted Exam - Paper 1
Subject: Biology
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Back by popular demand for a third year! Our heads of department have once again been hard at work to create a series of predicted exams for Summer 2024!
These questions are completely original and have been designed from scratch. There has been no reuse of previous exam questions.
This is for the following paper: AQA A Level Biology Paper 1 (7402/1)
Our predicted paper follows the format of the true AQA A Level Biology Paper 1 closely. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty. A mark scheme is also attached.
The paper covers the following specification points:
• 3.1.2 - Carbohydrates • 3.1.4 - Proteins • 3.1.5 - Nucleic acids are important information-carrying molecules • 3.2.1 - Cell structure • 3.2.3 - Transport across cell membranes • 3.3.4 - Mass transport • 3.4.2 - DNA and protein synthesis • 3.4.5 - Species and taxonomy • 3.4.6 - Biodiversity within a community • 3.4.7 - Investigating biodiversity
Disclaimer: This document was created by department heads with many years of experience teaching the AQA A Level Biology course. We cannot however guarantee that it is an accurate representation of the 2024 examinations and students should not treat it as such. Please use this as an aid, alongside other methods of revision.
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Summer 2024 AQA A Level Biology Predicted Exams - Papers 1-3
**Back by popular demand for a third year! Our heads of department have once again been hard at work to create a series of predicted exams for Summer 2024!** **Look no further, the complete set of AQA A Level Biology (7402) predicted exams. 3 full papers with mark schemes.** These questions are completely original and have been designed from scratch. There has been no reuse of previous exam questions. This is for the following papers: 7402/1, 7402/2 and 7402/3 For Paper 1: Our predicted paper follows the format of the true AQA A Level Biology Paper 1 closely. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty. A mark scheme is also attached. The paper covers the following specification points: • 3.1.2 - Carbohydrates • 3.1.4 - Proteins • 3.1.5 - Nucleic acids are important information-carrying molecules • 3.2.1 - Cell structure • 3.2.3 - Transport across cell membranes • 3.3.4 - Mass transport • 3.4.2 - DNA and protein synthesis • 3.4.5 - Species and taxonomy • 3.4.6 - Biodiversity within a community • 3.4.7 - Investigating biodiversity For Paper 2: Our predicted paper follows the format of the true AQA A Level Biology Paper 2 closely. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty. A mark scheme is also attached. The paper covers the following specification points: • 3.5.1 - Photosynthesis • 3.5.3 - Energy and ecosystems • 3.5.4 - Nutrient cycles • 3.6.1 - Stimuli, both internal and external, are detected and lead to a response • 3.6.2 - Nervous communication • 3.7.1 - Inheritance • 3.7.4 - Populations in ecosystems • 3.8.1 - Alteration of the sequence of bases in DNA can alter the structure of proteins • 3.8.4 - Recombinant DNA technology For Paper 3: Our predicted paper follows the format of the true AQA A Level Biology Paper 3 closely. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty and the obligatory essay question. A mark scheme is also attached. The paper covers the following specification points: • 3.2.1 - Cell structure • 3.2.4 - Cell recognition and the immune system • 3.5.2 - Respiration • 3.6.4 - Homeostasis is the maintenance of a stable internal environment • 3.7.2 - Populations • 3.7.4 - Evolution may lead to speciation • 3.8.2 - Gene expression is controlled by a number of features **Disclaimer: This document was created by department heads with many years of experience teaching the AQA A Level Biology course. We cannot however guarantee that it is an accurate representation of the 2024 examinations and students should not treat it as such. Please use this as an aid, alongside other methods of revision.**
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Biology is detailed and comprehensive A-level content, uses appropriate terminology, and is very well written and always clearly explained. No significant errors or irrelevant material. For top marks in the band, the answer shows evidence of reading beyond specification requirements. 16-20. Relational.
This document contains the essay titles and mark schemes used in AQA A-level Biology examinations since 2007. The specifications these exam questions came from are no longer in use, but the marking method has largely remained unchanged. Further guidance on the marking method used with the essay can be found in Paper 3 Essay marking guidance.
I have been working with some tutees to improve their approach to the AQA Paper 3 Extended Essay - so here are a few tips, and all of the essay titles (and markschemes) since 2007. A Few Points Raised By The Exam Boards Feedback. The essay is designed to assess whether you can bring together material from a range of topics to illustrate and ...
The levels scheme states that more than two A-level topics need to be addressed to get higher than 10 marks. A minimum of four topics is required to get higher than 15 marks. A topic area is a numbered sub-section in the specification. For example, for the 2017 'diffusion' essay, gas exchange (3.3.2) was a topic area.
The importance of shapes fitting together in cells and organisms. 1) Enzyme properties and digestion. 2) Protein structure. 3) Plasma membrane structure and cell transport. 4) Antigens, antibodies, B cells & T cells. 5) Vaccines. 6) Structure of DNA. 7) DNA Replication (not PCR) 8) Transcription & translation.
Question paper (A-level): Paper 1 - June 2022 Published 14 Jul 2023 | PDF | 1.4 MB Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS): Paper 2 - June 2022
NEAB/AQA Advanced Level Biology 2000 . Throughout the development of the current 7402 A-level Biology specification, AQA spoke to ... essay meets the requirements to achieve a mark over 20 on the A-level biology essay. AQA Education (AQA) is a registered charity (number 1073334) and a company limited by guarantee registered in
AS and A-level Biology (7401; 7402) Assessment resources. Refine. Search resources: Filter . Filter. Done. Resource type "resourcetype" Question papers (16) Component "component" Paper 1 (4) Paper 2 (8) Paper 3 (4) ... AQA is not responsible for the content of ...
The AQA Biology essay may fill you with dread, but that's why I am going to make it easier and boost your confidence. In this video, I talk you through two ...
Mark scheme (A-level): Paper 3 - June 2019. Published 1 Jul 2021 | PDF | 459 KB. Using our assessment tools to plan and teach. Published 4 Aug 2020. Notes and guidance: Research update: 7402 A-level biology essay. Published 15 Nov 2019 | PDF | 526 KB. Question paper (A-level): Paper 2 - June 2018.
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Learn how to write the 25 mark essay on the AQA A-level paper 3. I fully explain the mark scheme, how to analyse the titles, how to structure your paragraph...
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The levels mark scheme for the essay contains a number of words and statements that are open to different interpretations. This commentary defines the meanings of these words and statements in the context of marking the essay. Many words and statements are used in the descriptions of more than one level of response.
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The essay does require application of knowledge; about half of the 25 marks assess AO2. More successful essays demonstrated this, primarily in discussing the 'importance' at A-level standard. The vast majority of students' essays were confined to factual recall (AO1), which limited the mark they could be awarded to 15 (being the modal score).
Give 5 bullet points on the essay for the importance of nitrogen-containing substances in biological systems. Click the card to flip 👆. - Photosynthesis (Nitrogen is a major component of chlorophyll) - Nitrogen cycle. - Proteins and enzymes. - Regulation of transcription and translation. - Control of blood glucose (and peptide/protein hormones).
AQA A level Biology Essay. The importance of responses to changes in the internal and external environment of an organism. Click the card to flip 👆. Control of heart rate (changes in pH and pressure) Control of blood glucose (glucagon and insulin) Osmoregulation (water potential changes) Action potentials/ pacinian corpuscles (stimulus)
Core content. 1 Biological molecules. 2 Cells. 3 Organisms exchange substances with their environment. 4 Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms. 5 Energy transfers in and between organisms (A-level only) 6 Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments (A-level only) 7 Genetics, populations ...
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There has been no reuse of previous exam questions. This is for the following papers: 7402/1, 7402/2 and 7402/3 For Paper 1: Our predicted paper follows the format of the true AQA A Level Biology Paper 1 closely. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty. A mark scheme is also attached.