AQA A Level Biology exam questions and past papers
Free AQA A Level Biology exam questions by topic, with mark schemes, past papers and model answers.
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AQA A Level Biology exam questions by topic
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Paper 1 Exam Questions
AQA A Level Biology3.1 Biological MoleculesCarbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids and ATP
3.1.1 Monomers and polymers exam questions
Download PDF3.1.2 Carbohydrates exam questions
Download PDF3.1.3 Lipids exam questions
Download PDF3.1.4 Proteins and enzymes exam questions
Download PDF3.1.5 Nucleic acids and DNA replication exam questions
Download PDF3.1.6 ATP exam questions
Download PDF3.1.7 Water exam questions
Download PDF3.1.8 Inorganic ions exam questions
Download PDF3.2 CellsCell structure, transport across membranes and the immune system
3.3 Exchange with the EnvironmentGas exchange, digestion and mass transport
3.4 Genetic Information and VariationDNA, protein synthesis, meiosis and classification
3.4.1 DNA, genes and chromosomes exam questions
Download PDF3.4.2 DNA and protein synthesis exam questions
Download PDF3.4.3 Genetic diversity: mutation and meiosis exam questions
Download PDF3.4.4 Genetic diversity and adaptation exam questions
Download PDF3.4.5 Species and taxonomy exam questions
Download PDF3.4.6 Biodiversity within a community exam questions
Download PDF3.4.7 Investigating diversity exam questions
Download PDFPaper 2 Exam Questions
AQA A Level Biology3.5 Energy TransfersPhotosynthesis, respiration and nutrient cycles
3.6 Responding to ChangeStimuli, nervous coordination, muscles and homeostasis
3.6.1.1 Survival and response exam questions
Download PDF3.6.1.2 Receptors exam questions
Download PDF3.6.1.3 Control of heart rate exam questions
Download PDF3.6.2.1 Nerve impulses exam questions
Download PDF3.6.2.2 Synaptic transmission exam questions
Download PDF3.6.3 Skeletal muscles exam questions
Download PDF3.6.4.1 Homeostasis and negative feedback exam questions
Download PDF3.6.4.2 Control of blood glucose exam questions
Download PDF3.6.4.3 Osmoregulation exam questions
Download PDF3.7 Genetics, Populations and EcosystemsInheritance, evolution and ecosystems
3.8 Control of Gene ExpressionMutations, gene regulation and genome technologies
Extra resources
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AS Level papers
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Past papers
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Old specification papers
Exam questions from the previous AQA A Level Biology specification, by unit.
About AQA A Level Biology
The AQA A Level Biology exam (specification 7402) is made up of three two-hour written papers. AQA A Level Biology Paper 1 covers topics 1 to 4, from biological molecules to genetic information and variation. Paper 2 covers topics 5 to 8, from energy transfers to the control of gene expression. Paper 3 can test any topic on the specification and includes a 25-mark essay alongside questions on practical skills and data analysis.
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