AQA A Level Biology

  Biology

• Chapter 1: Atomic Structure
• Chapter 2: Amount of substance
• Chapter 3: Bonding
• Chapter 4: Energetics and kinetics
• Chapter 5: Chemical equilibria and redox equations
• Chapter 6: Thermodynamics (A Level only)
• Chapter 7: Rate equations and equilibrium constants
• Chapter 8: Electrode potentials and electrochemical cells (A Level only)
• Chapter 9: Acids and bases (A Level only)
• Inorganic chemistry:
• Chapter 10: The Periodic Table
• Chapter 11: Period 3 elements and their oxides (A Level only)
• Chapter 12: Transition metals (A Level only)
• Chapter 13: Reactions of ions in aqueous solution (A Level only)

Organic Chemistry

• Chapter 14: Introduction to organic chemistry
• Chapter 15: Alkanes
• Chapter 16: Halogenoalkanes
• Chapter 17: Alkenes and alcohol
• Chapter 18: Organic analysis
• Chapter 19: Optical isomerism (A-level only)
• Chapter 20: Aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids
• Chapter 21: Aromatic chemistry, amines, and polymers (A-level only)
• Chapter 22: Amino acids, proteins, and DNA (A-level only)
• Chapter 23: Organic synthesis (A-level only)
• Chapter 24: NMR and chromatography (A-level only)

Required practicals summary and unifying concepts – page 288:
Multiple-choice questions – page 296:
Data booklet and Periodic Table – page 308:

AQA A Level Biology Answers Page

This guide covers every topic in the AQA A Level Biology course in depth, using clear, easy-to-understand language. For instance:

• Key terms boxes highlight the important words and language that you need to understand and help you to use them confidently.
• Revision tips give you quick ways to understand the core concepts and practice remembering them.

Exam Practice

Each chapter has lots of exam-style questions for you to practice. These are designed to build your confidence, consolidate your knowledge and stretch your understanding. As well as this, there are helpful tips throughout:

• Exam tips show you how to interpret questions, what you need to do in your answers, and give you advice on how to get as many marks as possible.

Oxford Revise uses a clear three-step method to get you ready for your exams.

1. Knowledge – learn the facts
   Everything you need to know in each chapter is summarised in an easy-to-follow Knowledge Organiser.
2. Retrieval – check you’ve retained the knowledge
   Quick-fire recall questions and answers make sure you have learned the knowledge you will need for your exams.
3. Practice – complete questions in the style of the final exams
   Practice applying your knowledge and skills with plenty of exam-style questions. In addition, there are lots of hints and tips from revision and subject experts.

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