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AQA GCSE Biology Past Papers

AQA GCSE (9-1) Biology (8461) past exam papers. If you are not sure what tier you are sitting foundation or higher check with your teacher. You can download the papers and marking schemes by clicking on the links below.

June 2022 AQA Biology (9-1) Past Papers (8461)

Paper 1 Biology – Foundation (8461/1F)  Download Paper     –     Download Mark Scheme

Paper 1 Biology – Higher (8461/1H)  Download Paper     –     Download Mark Scheme

Paper 2 Biology – Foundation (8461/2F)  Download Paper     –     Download Mark Scheme

Paper 2 Biology – Higher (8461/2H)   Download Paper     –     Download Mark Scheme

November 2021 AQA Biology (9-1) Past Papers (8461) (Labelled as June 2021)

November 2020 AQA Biology (9-1) Past Papers (8461) (Labelled as June 2020)

June 2019 AQA Biology (9-1) Past Papers (8461)

Paper 1 Biology – Foundation (8461/1F)   Download Paper    –     Download Mark Scheme

Paper 1 Biology – Higher (8461/1H)   Download Paper     –     Download Mark Scheme

Paper 2 Biology – Foundation (8461/2F)   Download Paper     –    Download Mark Scheme

Paper 2 Biology – Higher (8461/2H)   Download Paper    –    Download Mark Scheme

June 2018 AQA Biology (9-1) Past Papers (8461)

Paper 1 Biology – Foundation (8461/1F)   Download Paper     –     Download Mark Scheme

Paper 1 Biology – Higher (8461/1H)   Download Paper     –     Download Mark Scheme

Paper 2 Biology – Foundation (8461/2F)   Download Paper     –     Download Mark Scheme

AQA Biology (9-1) Specimen Papers (8461)

Paper 2 Biology – Higher (8461/2H)   Download Paper     –     Download Mark Scheme

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June 2017 AQA Biology Past Exam Papers (4401)

Science A – Unit 1 Biology B1 Foundation (BL1FP) June 2017 –  Download Paper  –  Download Mark Scheme Science A – Unit 1 Biology B1 Higher (BL1HP) June 2017 –  Download Paper  –  Download Mark Scheme

Additional Science – Unit 2 Biology B2 Foundation (BL2FP) June 2017 –  Download Paper  –  Download Mark Scheme Additional Science – Unit 2 Biology B2 Higher (BL2HP) June 2017 –  Download Paper  –  Download Mark Scheme

Biology – Unit 3 Biology B3 Foundation (BL3FP) June 2017 –  Download Paper  –  Download Mark Scheme Biology – Unit 3 Biology B3 Higher (BL3HP) June 2017 –  Download Paper  –  Download Mark Scheme

June 2016 AQA Biology Past Exam Papers (4401)

Science A – Unit 1 Biology B1 Foundation (BL1FP) June 2016 –  Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme Science A – Unit 1 Biology B1 Higher (BL1HP) June 2016 –  Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme

Additional Science – Unit 2 Biology B2 Foundation (BL2FP) June 2016 –  Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme Additional Science – Unit 2 Biology B2 Higher (BL2HP) June 2016 –  Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme

Biology – Unit 3 Biology B3 Foundation (BL3FP) June 2016 –  Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme Biology – Unit 3 Biology B3 Higher (BL3HP) June 2016 –  Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme

June 2015 (4401)

Science A – Unit 1 Biology B1 Foundation (BL1FP) –  Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme Science A – Unit 1 Biology B1 Higher (BL1HP) –  Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme

Additional Science – Unit 2 Biology B2 Foundation (BL2FP) –  Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme Additional Science – Unit 2 Biology B2 Higher (BL2HP) –  Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme

Biology – Unit 3 Biology B3 Foundation (BL3FP) –  Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme Biology – Unit 3 Biology B3 Higher (BL3HP) –  Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme  

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Summer 2024 AQA A Level Biology Predicted Exam - Paper 1

Summer 2024 AQA A Level Biology Predicted Exam - Paper 1

Subject: Biology

Age range: 16+

Resource type: Assessment and revision

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Back by popular demand for a third year! Our heads of department have once again been hard at work to create a series of predicted exams for Summer 2024!

These questions are completely original and have been designed from scratch. There has been no reuse of previous exam questions.

This is for the following paper: AQA A Level Biology Paper 1 (7402/1)

Our predicted paper follows the format of the true AQA A Level Biology Paper 1 closely. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty. A mark scheme is also attached.

The paper covers the following specification points:

• 3.1.2 - Carbohydrates • 3.1.4 - Proteins • 3.1.5 - Nucleic acids are important information-carrying molecules • 3.2.1 - Cell structure • 3.2.3 - Transport across cell membranes • 3.3.4 - Mass transport • 3.4.2 - DNA and protein synthesis • 3.4.5 - Species and taxonomy • 3.4.6 - Biodiversity within a community • 3.4.7 - Investigating biodiversity

Disclaimer: This document was created by department heads with many years of experience teaching the AQA A Level Biology course. We cannot however guarantee that it is an accurate representation of the 2024 examinations and students should not treat it as such. Please use this as an aid, alongside other methods of revision.

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Summer 2024 AQA A Level Biology Predicted Exams - Papers 1-3

**UPDATE! The issue with downloading Paper 1 is now fixed!** **Back by popular demand for a third year! Our heads of department have once again been hard at work to create a series of predicted exams for Summer 2024!** **Look no further, the complete set of AQA A Level Biology (7402) predicted exams. 3 full papers with mark schemes.** These questions are completely original and have been designed from scratch. There has been no reuse of previous exam questions. This is for the following papers: 7402/1, 7402/2 and 7402/3 For Paper 1: Our predicted paper follows the format of the true AQA A Level Biology Paper 1 closely. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty. A mark scheme is also attached. The paper covers the following specification points: • 3.1.2 - Carbohydrates • 3.1.4 - Proteins • 3.1.5 - Nucleic acids are important information-carrying molecules • 3.2.1 - Cell structure • 3.2.3 - Transport across cell membranes • 3.3.4 - Mass transport • 3.4.2 - DNA and protein synthesis • 3.4.5 - Species and taxonomy • 3.4.6 - Biodiversity within a community • 3.4.7 - Investigating biodiversity For Paper 2: Our predicted paper follows the format of the true AQA A Level Biology Paper 2 closely. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty. A mark scheme is also attached. The paper covers the following specification points: • 3.5.1 - Photosynthesis • 3.5.3 - Energy and ecosystems • 3.5.4 - Nutrient cycles • 3.6.1 - Stimuli, both internal and external, are detected and lead to a response • 3.6.2 - Nervous communication • 3.7.1 - Inheritance • 3.7.4 - Populations in ecosystems • 3.8.1 - Alteration of the sequence of bases in DNA can alter the structure of proteins • 3.8.4 - Recombinant DNA technology For Paper 3: Our predicted paper follows the format of the true AQA A Level Biology Paper 3 closely. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty and the obligatory essay question. A mark scheme is also attached. The paper covers the following specification points: • 3.2.1 - Cell structure • 3.2.4 - Cell recognition and the immune system • 3.5.2 - Respiration • 3.6.4 - Homeostasis is the maintenance of a stable internal environment • 3.7.2 - Populations • 3.7.4 - Evolution may lead to speciation • 3.8.2 - Gene expression is controlled by a number of features **Disclaimer: This document was created by department heads with many years of experience teaching the AQA A Level Biology course. We cannot however guarantee that it is an accurate representation of the 2024 examinations and students should not treat it as such. Please use this as an aid, alongside other methods of revision.**

AQA A Level Biology Presentations + 2024 Predicted Papers - The Complete Course

**The complete AQA A Level Biology** course from start to finish. **Huge bundle** of resources with every topic covered. **Now includes the 2024 Predicted Papers!.** Complete set of concise, modern presentations for **AQA A Level Biology** (7401 and 7402) **Chapters 1 - 8**. Contains colour coded specification points with **handmade vector graphics**. **Sixty one** presentations included: 1 - Monomers and Polymers 2 - Carbohydrates 3 - Lipids 4 - Proteins 5 - Enzymes 6 - Factors Affecting Enzymes 7 - DNA and RNA 8 - ATP, Water and Inorganic Ions 9 - Eukaryotic Cells 10 - Prokaryotic Cells and Viruses 11 - Analysing Cell Components 12 - Cell Division 13 - Cell Membranes 14 - Transport Across Membranes 15 - The Immune System 16 - Immunity, Vaccines and Monoclonal Antibodies 17 - HIV and Viruses 18 - Size and Surface Area 19 - Gas Exchange 20 - Gas Exchange in Humans 21 - Lung Disease 22 - Digestion and Absorption 23 - Haemoglobin 24 - The Circulatory System 25 - Cardiovascular Disease 26 - Xylem and Phloem 27 - DNA, Genes and Chromosomes 28 - Transcription and Translation 29 - Meiosis and Genetic Variation 30 - Mutations 31 - Genetic Diversity 32 - Natural Selection 33 - Classifying Organisms 34 - Biodiversity 35 - Investigating Variation 36 - Photosynthesis and the Light Dependent Reaction 37 - Photosynthesis and the Light Independent Reaction 38 - The Rate of Photosynthesis 39 - Respiration 40 - Energy and Ecosystems 41 - Nutrient Cycles 42 - Survival and Response 43 - Receptors and Effectors 44 - The Control of Heart Rate 45 - Nerves and Synapses 46 - Muscles 47 - Homeostasis 48 - Controlling Blood Glucose 49 - The Kidneys 50 - Genetics 51 - Linkage and Epistasis 52 - Variation and Speciation 53 - Populations and Ecosystems 54 - Ecological Sampling 55 - Succession 56 - Conservation 57 - Mutations and Cancer 58 - Stem Cells 59 - Gene Expression 60 - Gene Technologies 61 - Gene Therapy and Genetic Fingerprinting

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