AS-Level Biology (9700) Resources:


Candidates for Cambridge International AS Level Biology study the following topics:

Unit-1: Cell structure
  • 1.1 The microscope in cell studies
  • 1.2 Cells as the basic units of living organisms
Unit-2: Biological molecules
  • 2.1 Testing for biological molecules
  • 2.2. Carbohydrates and lipids
  • 2.3 Proteins
  • 2.4 Water
Unit-3: Enzymes
  • 3.1 Mode of action of enzymes
  • 3.2 Factors that affect enzyme action
Unit-4: Cell membranes and transport
  • 4.1 Fluid mosaic membranes
  • 4.2 Movement into and out of cells
Unit-5: The mitotic cell cycle
  • 5.1 Replication and division of nuclei and cells
  • 5.2 Chromosome behavior in mitosis
Unit-6: Nucleic acids and protein synthesis
  • 6.1 Structure of nucleic acids and replication of DNA
  • 6.2 Protein synthesis
Unit-7: Transport in plants
  • 7.1 Structure of transport tissues
  • 7.2 Transport mechanisms
Unit-8: Transport in mammals
  • 8.1 The circulatory system
  • 8.2 Transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide
  • 8.3 The heart
Unit-9: Gas exchange
  • 9.1 The gas exchange system
  • 9.2 Identifying through photomicrographs, microscopic slides, and electron micrographs and make plan diagrams
Unit-10: Infectious diseases
  • 10.1 Infectious diseases
  • 10.2 Antibiotics
Unit-11: Immunity
  • 11.1 The immune system
  • 11.2 Antibodies and vaccination

Details of the assessment:

AS Level candidates also study practical skills along with theory.

Candidates taking up Cambridge International AS Level will have to take three papers as follows, and are eligible for grades a – e.