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Version 1.0  \nContents  \n1 Introduction 5  \n1.1 Why choose AQA for GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy 5  \n1.2 Support and resources to help you teach 6  \n2 Specification at a glance 8  \n2.1 Subject content 8  \n2.2 Assessments 9  \n3 Working scientifically 12  \n4 Biology subject content 18  \n4.1 Cell biology 19  \n4.2 Organisation 26  \n4.3 Infection and response 33  \n4.4 Bioenergetics 37  \n4.5 Homeostasis and response 41  \n4.6 Inheritance, variation and evolution 47  \n4.7 Ecology 57  \n4.8 Key ideas 63  \n5 Chemistry subject content 64  \n5.1 Atomic structure and the periodic table 65  \n5.2 Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter 73  \n5.3 Quantitative chemistry 81  \n5.4 Chemical changes 86  \n5.5 Energy changes 92  \n5.6 The rate and extent of chemical change 94  \n5.7 Organic chemistry 100  \n5.8 Chemical analysis 103  \n5.9 Chemistry of the atmosphere 106  \n5.10 Using resources 110  \n5.11 Key ideas 114  \n6 Physics subject content 115  \n6.1 Energy 116  \n6.2 Electricity 122  \n6.3 Particle model of matter 130  \n6.4 Atomic structure 133  \n6.5 Forces 138  \n6.6 Waves 149  \n6.7 Magnetism and electromagnetism 153  \n6.8 Key ideas 156  \n[Visit](Visit aqa.org.uk/8464 for the most up-to-date specification)[ ](Visit aqa.org.uk/8464 for the most up-to-date specification)[aqa.org.uk/8464](Visit aqa.org.uk/8464 for the most up-to-date specification)[ for the most up-to-date specification](Visit aqa.org.uk/8464 for the most up-to-date specification), resources, support and administration 3  \n7 Scheme of assessment 157  \n7.1 Aims and learning outcomes 157  \n7.2 Assessment objectives 158  \n7.3 Assessment weightings 159  \n8 General administration 160  \n8.1 Entries and codes 160  \n8.2 Overlaps with other qualifications 160  \n8.3 Awarding grades and reporting results 160  \n8.4 Re-sits and shelf life 161  \n8.5 Previous learning and prerequisites 161  \n8.6 Access to assessment: diversity and inclusion 161  \n8.7 Working with AQA for the first time 161  \n8.8 Private candidates 162  \n9 Mathematical requirements 163  \n10 Practical assessment 165  \n10.1 Use of apparatus and techniques 166  \n10.2 Required practical activities 168  \n11 Appendix A: Periodic table 185  \n12 Appendix B: Physics equations 186  \nAre you using the latest version of this specification?  \n• You will always find the most up-to-date version of this specification on our website at  \n[aqa.org.uk/8464](aqa.org.uk/8464)  \n• We will write to you if there are significant changes to this specification.  \n[4 Visit](4 Visit aqa.org.uk/8464 for the most up-to-date specification)[ ](4 Visit aqa.org.uk/8464 for the most up-to-date specification)[aqa.org.uk/8464](4 Visit aqa.org.uk/8464 for the most up-to-date specification)[ for the most up-to-date specification](4 Visit aqa.org.uk/8464 for the most up-to-date specification), resources, support and administration  \nGCSE Combined Science: Trilogy (8464) . 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