AQA GCSE Biology Revision Notes

Our AQA GCSE Biology revision notes have been compiled specifically for the AQA exam so you can be sure that you are revising the right content. With clear explanations, examples and diagrams, they are the perfect resource to kickstart your biology revision.

AQA 4.7. Ecology

4.7.5 Food production (biology only)

4.7.4 Trophic levels in an ecosystem (biology only)

4.7.3 Biodiversity and the effect of human interaction on ecosystems

4.7.2 Organisation of an ecosystem

4.7.1 Adaptations, interdependence and competition

AQA 4.3. Infection and response

4.3.3 Plant disease (biology only)

4.3.2 Monoclonal antibodies

4.3 Infection and response

AQA 4.1 Cell biology

4.1.3 Transport in cells

4.1.2 Cell division

4.1.1 Cell structure

AQA 4.2. Organisation

4.2.3 Plant tissues, organs and systems

4.2.2 Animal tissues, organs and organ systems

4.2.1 Principles of Organisation

AQA 4.4. Bioenergetics

4.4.2 Respiration

4.4 Bioenergetics

Food Security – Sustainable Fisheries (GCSE Biology)

Biotechnology – Biotechnology & GM Foods (GCSE Biology)

Food Security – Farming Techniques (GCSE Biology)

Food Security – Food Production & Security (GCSE Biology)

REARRANGED ORDER – Mainatining Bioversity (GCSE Biology)

REARRANGED ORDER – Deforestation (GCSE Biology)

REARRANGED ORDER – Land Use & Destruction of Peat Bogs (GCSE Biology)

REARRANGED ORDER – Pollution and Global Warming (GCSE Biology)

AQA 4.5. Homeostasis and response

4.5.4 Plant hormones (biology only)

4.5.3 Hormonal coordination in humans

4.5.2 The human nervous system

4.5 Homeostasis and Response

Types of Diseases – Fungal and Protist Diseases (GCSE Biology)

AQA 4.6. Inheritance, variation and evolution

4.6.4 Classification of living organisms

4.6.3 The development of understanding of genetics and evolution

4.6.2 Variation and evolution

4.6.1 Reproduction

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How can I use these AQA GCSE Biology revision notes?

You can use them in different ways from a quick revision recap or using them to add to your class notes. You can use them to create flashcards or quizzes as well.

What is on the AQA GCSE Biology exam?

Paper 1 assesses knowledge of Cell biology, Organisation, Infection and response, and Bioenergetics. Paper 2 assesses your understanding of Homeostasis and response, Inheritance, variation and evolution, and Ecology.

Are there access arrangements for the AQA GCSE Biology exam?

Yes. Students can apply for access arrangements for disabilities or learning needs through their school. This must be done by a specific deadline and your school will help you with this.