BIOLOGY Y1
Topic outline
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Biology Year 1 Linear A Level
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Highlighted
- AQA Biology Specification
- Biology Student guide
- Assessment policy
- Laboratory rules
- Your Teachers
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- Monomers and Polymers
- Carbohydrates
- Lipids
- Proteins including enzymes
- Nucleic acids
- DNA Replication
- ATP
- Water
- Inorganic ions
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- Cell Structure - eukaryote and prokaryotic
- Methods of studying cells
- Cell division
- Transport across cells
- Cell recognition and the immune system
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- Surface area to volume ratio
- Gas exchange in animals and plants
- Digestion and absorption
- Mass transport in animals and plants
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- DNA, genes and chromosomes
- Protein synthesis
- Genetic diversity
- Species and taxonomy
- Biodiversity
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3.5.1 Photosynthesis.
3.5.2 Respiration.
3.5.3 Energy and Ecosystems.
3.5.4 Nutrient cycles.
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3.7.1 Inheritance.
3.7.2 Populations.
3.7.3 Evolution may lead to speciation.
3.7.4 Populations in ecosystems.
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This section contains the Practical handbook which will help you with achieving the practicals skills and the 5 competencies required for the Practical Endorsement as well as the practical methods needed for your written exams. 
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Within this section are revision notes, extra questions and exam tips.