Cambridge International AS & A Level Biology 9700 syllabus for 2022, 2023 and 2024
Cambridge International AS & A Level Biology 9700 Paper 1
- Multiple Choice 1 hour 15 minutes
- 40 marks
- 40 multiple-choice questions
- Questions are based on the AS Level syllabus content.
- Externally assessed
- 31% of the AS Level
- 15.5% of the A Level
Topic 1: Cell structure
Topic 2: Biological molecules
Topic 4: Cell membranes and transport
Topic 5: The mitotic cell cycle
Topic 6: Nucleic acids and protein synthesis
Topic 7: Transport in plants
Topic 8: Transport in mammals
Topic 9: Gas exchange
Topic 10: Infectious diseases
Topic 11: Immunity
- AS Level Structured Questions 1 hour 15 minutes
- 60 marks
- Structured questions
- Questions are based on the AS Level syllabus content.
- Externally assessed
- 46% of the AS Level
- 23% of the A Level
Topic 1: Cell structure
Topic 2: Biological molecules
Topic 4: Cell membranes and transport
Topic 5: The mitotic cell cycle
Topic 6: Nucleic acids and protein synthesis
Topic 7: Transport in plants
Topic 8: Transport in mammals
Topic 9: Gas exchange
Topic 10: Infectious diseases
Topic 11: Immunity
- A Level Structured Questions 2 hour
- 100 marks
- Structured questions
- Questions are based on the A Level syllabus content; knowledge of material from the AS Level syllabus content will be required.
- Externally assessed
- 38.5% of the A Level
A Level subject content
Topic 12: Energy and respiration
Topic 13: Photosynthesis
Topic 14: Homeostasis
Topic 15: Control and coordination
Topic 17: Selection and evolution
Topic 18: Classification, biodiversity and conservation