AQA A-Level Biology Past Papers

Welcome to our website offering AQA A-Level Biology Past Papers! Here you can access a total of six past papers and their corresponding mark schemes, designed to help you prepare for your exams. By practising under exam conditions and reviewing your answers, you can identify areas where you need to focus your revision and improve your exam scores. Our website provides a valuable resource for A-Level Biology students, helping you to familiarise yourself with the exam format and style, and gain an insight into the types of questions likely to be asked. In addition to past papers, our website also offers other study materials and resources to support your exam preparation.

1. Biological Molecules

1.1 | Monomers and PolymersQuestion Paper Mark Scheme
1.1 | Monomers and Polymers (2016-2021)Question Paper Mark Scheme
1.2 | CarbohydratesQuestion Paper Mark Scheme
1.2 | Carbohydrates (2016-2021)Question Paper Mark Scheme
1.3 | LipidsQuestion Paper Mark Scheme
1.3 | Lipids (2016-2021)Question Paper Mark Scheme
1.4 | ProteinsQuestion Paper Mark Scheme
1.4 | Proteins and Enzymes (2016-2021)Question Paper Mark Scheme
1.5 | Structure of DNA and RNAQuestion Paper Mark Scheme
1.6 | ATPQuestion Paper Mark Scheme
1.6 | ATP (2016-2021)Question Paper Mark Scheme
1.7 | WaterQuestion Paper Mark Scheme
1.7 | Water (2016-2021)Question Paper Mark Scheme
1.8 | Inorganic ionsQuestion Paper Mark Scheme
1.8 | Inorganic Ions (2016-2021)Question Paper Mark Scheme
1.9 | Nucleic Acids (2016-2021)Question Paper Mark Scheme

2a. Cells

2.1 | Cell Recognition and Immune systemQuestion Paper Mark Scheme
2.2 | Cell StructureQuestion Paper Mark Scheme
2.3 | Studying CellsQuestion Paper Mark Scheme
2.4 | The Cell Cycle including MitosisQuestion Paper Mark Scheme
2.5 | Transport across Cell MembranesQuestion Paper Mark Scheme
2.5 | Transport across Cell Membrane (2016-2021)Question Paper Mark Scheme
2.6 | Cell Structure and Microscopy (2016-2021)Question Paper Mark Scheme
2.7 | Cell Cycle and Mitosis (2016-2021)Question Paper Mark Scheme
2.8 | The Immune System (2016-2021)Question Paper Mark Scheme

2b Immunity

2 | ImmunityQuestion Paper Mark Scheme

3. Organisms Exchange Substances

3.1 | Surface Area to Volume RatioQuestion Paper Mark Scheme
3.1 | Surface Area to Volume Ratio (2016-2021)Question Paper Mark Scheme
3.2 | Gas ExchangeQuestion Paper Mark Scheme
3.2 | Gas Exchange (2016-2021)Question Paper Mark Scheme
3.3 | Digestion and TransportQuestion Paper Mark Scheme
3.3 | Digestion and Absorption (2016-2021)Question Paper Mark Scheme
3.4 | Mass Transport in AnimalsQuestion Paper Mark Scheme
3.4 | Mass Transport in Animals (2016-2021)Question Paper Mark Scheme
3.4 | Mass Transport in PlantsQuestion Paper Mark Scheme
3.4 | Mass Transport in Plants (2016-2021)Question Paper Mark Scheme

4. Genetics, Biodiversity and Classification

4.1 | DNA, Genes and ChromosomesQuestion Paper Mark Scheme
4.1 | DNA, Genes and Chromosomes (2016-2021)Question Paper Mark Scheme
4.2 | DNA and Protein SynthesisQuestion Paper Mark Scheme
4.3 | Genetic Diversity via MutationQuestion Paper Mark Scheme
4.4 | Genetic Diversity and AdaptationQuestion Paper Mark Scheme
4.4 | Genetic Diversity and AdaptationQuestion Paper Mark Scheme
4.5 | Species and TaxonomyQuestion Paper Mark Scheme
4.5 | Species and Taxonomy (2016-2021)Question Paper Mark Scheme
4.6 | Biodiversity within a CommunityQuestion Paper Mark Scheme
4.6 | Biodiversity within a community (2016-2021)Question Paper Mark Scheme
4.7 | Investigating DiversityQuestion Paper Mark Scheme
4.7 | Investigating Diversity (2016-2021)Question Paper Mark Scheme
4.8 | Transcription and Translation (2016-2021)Question Paper Mark Scheme
4.9 | Mutation and Meiosis (2016-2021)Question Paper Mark Scheme

5. Energy Transfer between Organisms

5.1 | PhotosynthesisQuestion Paper Mark Scheme
5.1 | Photosynthesis (2016-2021)Question Paper Mark Scheme
5.2 | RespirationQuestion Paper Mark Scheme
5.2 | Respiration (2016-2021)Question Paper Mark Scheme
5.3 | Energy and EcosystemsQuestion Paper Mark Scheme
5.3 | Energy and Ecosystems (2016-2021)Question Paper Mark Scheme
5.4 | Nutrient CyclesQuestion Paper Mark Scheme
5.4 | Nutrient Cycles (2016-2021)Question Paper Mark Scheme

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6. Organisms Respond to Changes in Environments

6.1 | Survival and response Question Paper Mark Scheme
6.1 | Survival and Response (2016-2021)Question Paper Mark Scheme
6.2 | OsmoregulationQuestion Paper Mark Scheme
6.3 | Nerve ImpulsesQuestion Paper Mark Scheme
6.4 | Synaptic transmissionQuestion Paper Mark Scheme
6.5 | Skeletal muscle Question Paper Mark Scheme
6.6 | Principles of Homeostasis and Negative FeedbackQuestion Paper Mark Scheme
6.7 | Control of Blood GlucoseQuestion Paper Mark Scheme
6.7 | Control of blood glucose concentration (2016-2021)Question Paper Mark Scheme
6.7 | Control of Heart Rate (2016-2021)Question Paper Mark Scheme
6.7 | Control of blood water potential (2016-2021)Question Paper Mark Scheme
6.8 | Receptors (2016-2021)Question Paper Mark Scheme
6.9 | Nervous Coordination (2016-2021)Question Paper Mark Scheme
6.10 | Contraction of Skeletal Muscles (2016-2021)Question Paper Mark Scheme
6.11 | Homeostasis (2016-2021)Question Paper Mark Scheme

7. Genetics, Populations, Evolution & Ecosystems

7.1 | Inheritance and Genetic CrossesQuestion Paper Mark Scheme
7.1 | Inheritance and Hardy-Weinberg Principle (2016-2021)Question Paper Mark Scheme
7.2 | Populations and Hardy-WeinbergQuestion Paper Mark Scheme
7.2 | Populations (2016-2021)Question Paper Mark Scheme
7.3 | Evolution & SpeciationQuestion Paper Mark Scheme
7.3 | Evolution (2016-2021)Question Paper Mark Scheme
7.4 | Populations in EcosystemsQuestion Paper Mark Scheme
7.4 | Populations in Ecosystems (2016-2021)Question Paper Mark Scheme

8. Control of Gene Expression

8.1 | Gene MutationQuestion Paper Mark Scheme
8.1 | Gene mutations (2016-2021)Question Paper Mark Scheme
8.1 | DNA ProbesQuestion Paper Mark Scheme
8.1 | DNA probe and Gel Electrophoresis (2016-2021)Question Paper Mark Scheme
8.2 | Regulation of TranscriptionQuestion Paper Mark Scheme
8.2 | Gene Expression and CancerQuestion Paper Mark Scheme
8.2 | Cancer (2016-2021)Question Paper Mark Scheme
8.2 | Epigenetics and RNA interference (2016-2021)Question Paper Mark Scheme
8.2 | Stem Cells (2016-2021)Question Paper Mark Scheme
8.3 | Stem CellsQuestion Paper Mark Scheme
8.3 | Using Genome ProjectsQuestion Paper Mark Scheme
8.3 | Genome Projects (2016-2021)Question Paper Mark Scheme
8.4 | Recombinant DNA TechnologyQuestion Paper Mark Scheme
8.4 | Recombinant DNA (2016-2021) Question Paper Mark Scheme
8.4 | Genetic FingerprintingQuestion Paper Mark Scheme