AQA · 8461
Biology GCSE
Separate biology across two papers, with ten required practicals and working scientifically threaded through every topic.
Specification points
10
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How it is assessed
- Paper 1 — Cell biology, organisation, infection and response, bioenergetics (1h 45m, 50%).
- Paper 2 — Homeostasis and response, inheritance, variation and evolution, ecology (1h 45m, 50%).
Taught lessons
Textbook-style lessons written for this course: explanation, a worked model answer, then marked checks.
GCSE biology: cells, organisation and bioenergetics
Cell structure and transport, enzymes and the digestive system, and the bioenergetics of photosynthesis and respiration.
GCSE biology: inheritance, variation and ecology
Meiosis and genetic crosses, evidence for evolution, and interdependence and human impact in ecosystems.
Exam-style practice papers
Biology practice paper
Exam-style questions across cells, organisation, homeostasis, inheritance and ecology.
Not yet attempted.
Sit this paperSpecification content and progress
Paper 1
- 4.1Cell structure and transportNot started
Compare eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells, use microscopy and magnification, and explain diffusion, osmosis and active transport.
- 4.1.2Cell divisionNot started
Describe the cell cycle and mitosis, and explain the role of stem cells in animals and plants.
- 4.2Organisation and digestionNot started
Explain enzyme action, the digestive system and the role of the heart, blood vessels and blood.
- 4.3Infection and responseNot started
Describe pathogens, human defence systems, vaccination, antibiotics and drug development.
- 4.4BioenergeticsNot started
Explain photosynthesis, limiting factors, aerobic and anaerobic respiration and metabolism.
Paper 2
- 4.5Homeostasis and responseNot started
Explain control of body temperature, blood glucose and water, and the nervous and endocrine systems.
- 4.6Inheritance and variationNot started
Use meiosis, dominant and recessive alleles, Punnett squares, DNA structure and inherited disorders.
- 4.6.3Evolution and selectionNot started
Explain natural selection, evidence for evolution, selective breeding, genetic engineering and classification.
- 4.7EcologyNot started
Explain adaptations, interdependence, cycling of materials, biodiversity and human impacts.
Papers 1 and 2
- Working scientificallyPractical and data skillsNot started
Plan valid investigations, control variables, evaluate reliability and process data from required practicals.