Cambridge International · AS & A Level
9700 AS & A Level Biology
AS Level: Papers 1, 2 and 3. A Level: all five papers.
Source: Cambridge International 9700 specification · Confirm the syllabus year with your school.
Paper 1Multiple Choice11 topics
- Cell structure
Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell structure · Microscopy and magnification2 lessons - Biological molecules
Carbohydrates and lipids · Proteins and water2 lessons - Enzymes
Enzyme action and kinetics1 lessons - Cell membranes and transport
Cell membrane structure · Transport across membranes2 lessons - The mitotic cell cycle
Mitosis and the cell cycle1 lessons - Nucleic acids and protein synthesis
DNA structure and replication · Transcription and translation2 lessons - Transport in plants
Xylem, phloem and transpiration1 lessons - Transport in mammals
Blood vessels and haemoglobin · The heart and cardiac cycle2 lessons - Gas exchange
Gas exchange surfaces1 lessons - Infectious diseases
Infectious diseases and antibiotics1 lessons - Immunity
Immune response and vaccination1 lessons
Paper 2AS Level Structured Questions11 topics
- Cell structure
Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell structure · Microscopy and magnification2 lessons - Biological molecules
Carbohydrates and lipids · Proteins and water2 lessons - Enzymes
Enzyme action and kinetics1 lessons - Cell membranes and transport
Cell membrane structure · Transport across membranes2 lessons - The mitotic cell cycle
Mitosis and the cell cycle1 lessons - Nucleic acids and protein synthesis
DNA structure and replication · Transcription and translation2 lessons - Transport in plants
Xylem, phloem and transpiration1 lessons - Transport in mammals
Blood vessels and haemoglobin · The heart and cardiac cycle2 lessons - Gas exchange
Gas exchange surfaces1 lessons - Infectious diseases
Infectious diseases and antibiotics1 lessons - Immunity
Immune response and vaccination1 lessons
Paper 3Advanced Practical Skills1 topics
- Practical skills
Practical techniques in biology1 lessons
Paper 4A Level Structured Questions8 topics
- Energy and respiration
ATP, glycolysis and anaerobic respiration · Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation2 lessons - Photosynthesis
Light-dependent reactions · Calvin cycle and limiting factors2 lessons - Homeostasis
Homeostasis and the kidney · Blood glucose control2 lessons - Control and coordination
Nerve impulses and synapses · Muscle contraction and plant responses2 lessons - Inheritance
Meiosis and variation · Monohybrid and dihybrid inheritance2 lessons - Selection and evolution
Natural selection and population genetics · Speciation and evolution2 lessons - Classification, biodiversity and conservation
Classification and biodiversity · Conservation and human impact2 lessons - Genetic technology
Recombinant DNA and PCR · Genetic engineering applications2 lessons
Paper 5Planning, Analysis and Evaluation1 topics
- Planning, analysis and evaluation
Planning, analysis and evaluation1 lessons