Biology

Unit 1 (16.7% of A Level mark)

• Disease
• Molecules in Biochemistry
• Cells and Transport
• Lung Function and disease
• Heart Function and disease
• Principles of Immunology

Unit 2 (23.3% of A Level mark)

• Investigation Variation
• DNA Structure and replication
• Cell Division
• Gas Exchange surfaces
• Mass Transport
• Principles of Taxonomy
• Biodiversity

Year 13

Unit 4 (16.7% of A Level mark)

• Ecology
• Respiration
• Photosynthesis
• Energy Flow
• Nutrient Cycles
• Inheritance and Speciation

Unit 5 (23.3% of A Level mark)

• Animal Behaviour
• Co-ordination
• Muscle physiology
• Homeostasis
• Protein synthesis
• Gene Technology

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Useful links

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/a-level/biology-2410

http://www.s-cool.co.uk/a-level/biology

http://www.biology-innovation.co.uk/

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Assessment information

AQA examination board.

AS EMPA (Externally Marked Practical Assessment) 10% of A level mark.

A2 EMPA 10% of A level mark.

EMPA material covered in weekly practical sessions, examined in May.