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Notes/A-Level/Biology/AQA/AQA A-Level Biology - (7402)

Syllabus

AQA A-Level Biology - (7402)

    • •Monomers and polymers3.1.1
    • •Carbohydrates3.1.2
    • •Lipids3.1.3
      • •General properties of proteins3.1.4.1
      • •Many proteins are enzymes3.1.4.2
      • •Structure of DNA and RNA3.1.5.1
      • •DNA replication3.1.5.2
    • •ATP3.1.6
    • •Water3.1.7
    • •Inorganic ions3.1.8
      • •Structure of eukaryotic cells3.2.1.1
      • •Structure of prokaryotic cells and of viruses3.2.1.2
      • •Methods of studying cells3.2.1.3
    • •All cells arise from other cells3.2.2
    • •Transport across cell membranes3.2.3
    • •Cell recognition and the immune system3.2.4
    • •Surface area to volume ratio3.3.1
    • •Gas exchange3.3.2
    • •Digestion and absorption3.3.3
      • •Mass transport in animals3.3.4.1
      • •Mass transport in plants3.3.4.2
    • •DNA, genes and chromosomes3.4.1
    • •DNA and protein synthesis3.4.2
    • •Genetic diversity can arise as a result of mutation or during meiosis3.4.3
    • •Genetic diversity and adaptation3.4.4
    • •Species and taxonomy3.4.5
    • •Biodiversity within a community3.4.6
    • •Investigating diversity3.4.7
    • •Photosynthesis (A-level only)3.5.1
    • •Respiration (A-level only)3.5.2
    • •Energy and ecosystems (A-level only)3.5.3
    • •Nutrient cycles (A-level only)3.5.4
      • •Survival and response (A-level only)3.6.1.1
      • •Receptors (A-level only)3.6.1.2
      • •Control of heart rate (A-level only)3.6.1.3
      • •Nerve impulses (A-level only)3.6.2.1
      • •Synaptic transmission (A-level only)3.6.2.2
    • •Skeletal muscles are stimulated to contract by nerves and act as effectors (A-level only)3.6.3
      • •Principles of homeostasis and negative feedback (A-level only)3.6.4.1
      • •Control of blood glucose concentration (A-level only)3.6.4.2
      • •Control of blood water potential (A-level only)3.6.4.3
    • •Inheritance (A-level only)3.7.1
    • •Populations (A-level only)3.7.2
    • •Evolution may lead to speciation (A-level only)3.7.3
    • •Populations in ecosystems (A-level only)3.7.4
    • •Alteration of the sequence of bases in DNA can alter the structure of proteins (A-level only)3.8.1
      • •Most of a cell’s DNA is not translated (A-level only)3.8.2.1
      • •Regulation of transcription and translation (A-level only)3.8.2.2
      • •Gene expression and cancer (A-level only)3.8.2.3
    • •Using genome projects (A-level only)3.8.3
      • •Recombinant DNA technology (A-level only)3.8.4.1
      • •Differences in DNA between individuals of the same species can be exploited for identification and diagnosis of heritable conditions (A-level only)3.8.4.2
      • •Genetic fingerprinting (A-level only)3.8.4.3

Syllabus

AQA A-Level Biology - (7402)

    • •Monomers and polymers3.1.1
    • •Carbohydrates3.1.2
    • •Lipids3.1.3
      • •General properties of proteins3.1.4.1
      • •Many proteins are enzymes3.1.4.2
      • •Structure of DNA and RNA3.1.5.1
      • •DNA replication3.1.5.2
    • •ATP3.1.6
    • •Water3.1.7
    • •Inorganic ions3.1.8
      • •Structure of eukaryotic cells3.2.1.1
      • •Structure of prokaryotic cells and of viruses3.2.1.2
      • •Methods of studying cells3.2.1.3
    • •All cells arise from other cells3.2.2
    • •Transport across cell membranes3.2.3
    • •Cell recognition and the immune system3.2.4
    • •Surface area to volume ratio3.3.1
    • •Gas exchange3.3.2
    • •Digestion and absorption3.3.3
      • •Mass transport in animals3.3.4.1
      • •Mass transport in plants3.3.4.2
    • •DNA, genes and chromosomes3.4.1
    • •DNA and protein synthesis3.4.2
    • •Genetic diversity can arise as a result of mutation or during meiosis3.4.3
    • •Genetic diversity and adaptation3.4.4
    • •Species and taxonomy3.4.5
    • •Biodiversity within a community3.4.6
    • •Investigating diversity3.4.7
    • •Photosynthesis (A-level only)3.5.1
    • •Respiration (A-level only)3.5.2
    • •Energy and ecosystems (A-level only)3.5.3
    • •Nutrient cycles (A-level only)3.5.4
      • •Survival and response (A-level only)3.6.1.1
      • •Receptors (A-level only)3.6.1.2
      • •Control of heart rate (A-level only)3.6.1.3
      • •Nerve impulses (A-level only)3.6.2.1
      • •Synaptic transmission (A-level only)3.6.2.2
    • •Skeletal muscles are stimulated to contract by nerves and act as effectors (A-level only)3.6.3
      • •Principles of homeostasis and negative feedback (A-level only)3.6.4.1
      • •Control of blood glucose concentration (A-level only)3.6.4.2
      • •Control of blood water potential (A-level only)3.6.4.3
    • •Inheritance (A-level only)3.7.1
    • •Populations (A-level only)3.7.2
    • •Evolution may lead to speciation (A-level only)3.7.3
    • •Populations in ecosystems (A-level only)3.7.4
    • •Alteration of the sequence of bases in DNA can alter the structure of proteins (A-level only)3.8.1
      • •Most of a cell’s DNA is not translated (A-level only)3.8.2.1
      • •Regulation of transcription and translation (A-level only)3.8.2.2
      • •Gene expression and cancer (A-level only)3.8.2.3
    • •Using genome projects (A-level only)3.8.3
      • •Recombinant DNA technology (A-level only)3.8.4.1
      • •Differences in DNA between individuals of the same species can be exploited for identification and diagnosis of heritable conditions (A-level only)3.8.4.2
      • •Genetic fingerprinting (A-level only)3.8.4.3

Skeletal muscles are stimulated to contract by nerves and act as effectors (A-level only)

AQA·Biology·3.6.3

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