AQA · A-level
7402 A-level Biology
Paper 1: topics 1–4. Paper 2: topics 5–8. Paper 3: any content, with practical skills and an essay.
Source: AQA 7402 specification · Confirm the syllabus year with your school.
Paper 1Paper 1: Topics 1–44 topics
- Biological molecules
Carbohydrates and lipids · Enzyme action and kinetics · DNA structure and replication · Proteins and water4 lessons - Cells
Cell membrane structure · Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell structure · Microscopy and magnification · Immune response and vaccination · Transport across membranes · Mitosis and the cell cycle6 lessons - Organisms exchange substances with their environment
Blood vessels and haemoglobin · Gas exchange surfaces · Xylem, phloem and transpiration · Digestion and absorption · The heart and cardiac cycle5 lessons - Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms
Meiosis and variation · Classification and biodiversity · Transcription and translation3 lessons
Paper 2Paper 2: Topics 5–84 topics
- Energy transfers in and between organisms
ATP, glycolysis and anaerobic respiration · Light-dependent reactions · Calvin cycle and limiting factors · Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation · Ecosystems, energy and nutrient cycles5 lessons - Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments
Homeostasis and the kidney · Nerve impulses and synapses · Blood glucose control · Muscle contraction and plant responses4 lessons - Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems
Natural selection and population genetics · Monohybrid and dihybrid inheritance · Speciation and evolution · Conservation and human impact4 lessons - The control of gene expression
Recombinant DNA and PCR · Gene expression and stem cells · Genetic engineering applications3 lessons
Paper 3Paper 3: Practical skills and essay1 topics
- Practical skills and essay
Practical techniques in biology · Planning, analysis and evaluation2 lessons