Biology

Assessment

Paper 1: assessing content of the first 4 topics including relevant practical skills- Biological molecules, Cells, Organisms exchange substances with their environment and Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms Paper 2: assessing content of the remaining 4 Written exam: 2 hours , made up of: 35% of the total A topics, including relevant practical skills- Energy transfers in and between organisms, Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments, Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems and The control of gene expression Paper 3: assessing content of all 8 topics, including relevant practical skills