Cambridge A Level Biology 9700 — Revision Notes & Past Papers
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What is Cambridge International A Level Biology 9700?
What is Cambridge International A Level Biology 9700?
Cambridge International A Level Biology (9700) is Cambridge Assessment International Education's A Level biology qualification. AS topics cover cell structure, biological molecules, enzymes, cell membranes, mitosis, nucleic acids, transport, gas exchange, infectious disease, and immunity. A2 extends into energy and respiration, photosynthesis, homeostasis, control and coordination, inheritance, selection and evolution, classification and biodiversity, and genetic technology. Five-paper assessment including two practical-skills papers.
Assessment
| Paper | Total marks | Duration | Style of questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 — Multiple Choice | 40 marks | 1h 15 | 40 multiple-choice questions (AS content) · 31% of AS Level, 15.5% of A Level |
| Paper 2 — AS Level Structured Questions | 60 marks | 1h 15 | Structured questions (AS content) · 46% of AS Level, 23% of A Level |
| Paper 3 — Advanced Practical Skills | 40 marks | 2h | Practical work and structured questions · 23% of AS Level, 11.5% of A Level |
| Paper 4 — A Level Structured Questions | 100 marks | 2h | Structured questions (A Level content, assumes AS) · 38.5% of A Level |
| Paper 5 — Planning, Analysis and Evaluation | 30 marks | 1h 15 | Questions on planning, analysis and evaluation skills · 11.5% of A Level |
AS Level = Papers 1, 2 & 3. Full A Level = all five papers. All papers are written and externally assessed; there is no coursework. Grades a–e (AS) / A*–E (A Level).
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