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AQA GCSE Biology Paper 2 Topics

AQA GCSE Biology Paper 2 covers homeostasis and response, inheritance, variation and evolution, and ecology. Work through each topic with active recall and exam-style questions.

AQA Biology specification topics

Homeostasis and response

Nervous system
Hormonal coordination
Homeostasis
Plant hormones

Inheritance, variation and evolution

DNA and genomes
Genetic inheritance
Variation and evolution
Classification

Ecology

Adaptations and interdependence
Organisation of ecosystems
Biodiversity and human impacts
Trophic levels and food webs

Frequently asked questions

What topics are in biology Paper 2 AQA?

Paper 2 covers homeostasis and response, inheritance, variation and evolution, and ecology (topics 5–7 of AQA 8461).

When should I revise ecology for GCSE Biology?

Ecology often appears in 6-mark questions — practise explaining data, trends and human impacts with full sentences and correct terminology.