AQA Biology topics and required practicals
Sections 3.1–3.4 are AS / Year 12. Sections 3.5–3.8 are A-level only.
Biological molecules
Cells
Organisms exchange substances with their environment
Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms
Energy transfers in and between organisms
Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments
Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems
The control of gene expression
Required practicals
RP1 Effect of a named variable on the rate of an enzyme-controlled reaction13 QsRP2 Root tip squash and mitosis15 QsRP3 Water potential of plant tissue14 QsRP4 Cell-surface membrane permeability14 QsRP5 Dissection of an animal or plant gas-exchange or mass-transport system13 QsRP6 Aseptic technique and microbial growth14 QsRP7 Chromatography of photosynthetic pigments13 QsRP8 Dehydrogenase activity in chloroplasts14 QsRP9 Respiration in single-celled organisms14 QsRP10 Taxis and kinesis using a choice chamber12 QsRP11 Measuring glucose concentration11 QsRP12 Effect of an environmental factor on species distribution12 Qs