A Level Biology AQA
AQA
Module 1: Biological molecules
Module 1 Intro
1.1 Monomers and polymers
1.2 Carbohydrates
1.3 Lipids
1.4 Proteins
1.5 Nucleic acids are important information-carrying molecules
1.6 ATP
1.7 Water
1.8 Inorganic ions
Module 2: Cells
Module 2 Intro
2.1 Cell structure
2.2 All cells arise from other cells
2.3 Transport across cell membranes
2.4 Cell recognition and the immune system
Module 3: Exchanges of substances
Module 3 Intro
3.1 Surface area to volume ratio
3.2 Gas exchange
3.3 Digestion and absorption
3.4 Mass transport in animals and plants
Module 4: Genetic information and variation
Module 4 Intro
4.1 DNA, genes and chromosomes
4.2 DNA and protein synthesis
4.3 Genetic diversity can arise as a result of mutation or during meiosis
4.4 Genetic diversity and adaptation
4.5 Species and taxonomy
4.6 Biodiversity within a community
4.7 Investigating diversity
Module 5: Energy transfers
Module 5 Intro
5.1 Photosynthesis
5.2 Respiration
5.3 Energy and ecosystems
5.4 Nutrient cycles
Module 6: Organisms respond
Module 6 Intro
6.1 Stimuli, both internal and external, are detected and lead to a response
6.2 Nervous coordination
6.3 Skeletal muscles are stimulated to contract by nerves and act as effectors
6.4 Homeostasis is the maintenance of a stable internal environment
Module 7: Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems
Module 7 Intro
7.1 Inheritance
7.2 Populations
7.3 Evolution may lead to speciation
7.4 Populations in ecosystems
Module 8: Control of gene expression
Module 8 Intro
8.1 Alteration of the sequence of bases in DNA can alter the structure of proteins
8.2 Gene expression is controlled by a number of features
8.3 Using genome projects
8.4 Gene Technologies
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