AQA Biology A-level Topic 1: Biological Molecules

Overview

• This AQA Biology A-level section covers the topic of Biological Molecules.
• It is relevant for students preparing for AS and A-level exams under the AQA specification.
• Includes comprehensive resources such as notes, flashcards, mind maps, and topic-specific questions.

Topics Covered

Monomers and Polymers

• Key concept explaining the basic structural units of biological molecules.
• Available resources: Mind maps and flashcards.

Carbohydrates

• Study of sugars and their role in biological systems.
• Resources include mind maps, flashcards, and topic-specific questions.

Lipids

• Covers structure and function of fats in biology.
• Supported by mind maps, flashcards, and questions by topic.

Proteins

• Detailed look into the structure and function of proteins.
• Resources include mind maps, flashcards, and topic-specific questions.

Nucleic Acids

• Discussion on DNA and RNA structures and their replication.
• Provided mind maps and flashcards.

ATP

• Focus on Adenosine Triphosphate's role in energy transfer.
• Supported by mind maps and questions.

Water and Inorganic Ions

• Explores the importance of water and various ions in biological processes.
• Mind maps and flashcards available.

Exam Preparation

• AS Paper 1 & 2, A Level Paper 1 & 3
• Provides specific questions and mark schemes from 2016-2021 and pre-2016 papers.
• Useful for identifying key topics and common exam questions.

Additional Resources

• Definitions and summary notes available for quick revision.
• Flashcards cover key areas including monomers, polymers, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, ATP, water, and inorganic ions.

Study Aids and Tools

• Mind maps available for each topic to help visualize connections and summaries.
• Questions by topic with mark schemes for detailed practice and understanding.

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Connection and Support

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