A Level Biology WJEC Unit 1 (AS)

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Our WJEC A Level Biology Unit 1 course has been carefully developed by experienced tutors and examiners to build strong subject knowledge and boost exam confidence. Covering the entire Unit 1 specification, the course combines high-quality teaching with a wide range of engaging resources, including:

Weekly live lessons (recorded so available to watch on catch up)
Comprehensive video explanation of the topic
Interactive video with multiple questions to improve recall and strengthen understanding
Extensive quizzes, with questions covering all points of the specification
Past paper questions broken down into sub topics, coupled with model answers for self assessment- not simply copy & pasted copies of a mark scheme
Flashcards
Revision sheets
PDF summary of sub topic
‘Audiobook’ style summary of each sub topic
‘Podcast’ style summary of each sub topic
WJEC Knowledge Organiser
Full past paper walkthroughs
More activities to follow.

Whether you’re a Year 12 student starting your A Levels or a Year 13 student preparing for a resit, this course provides everything you need for success in Unit 1.

Course Content

Unit 1.1 Biological Compounds
All organisms are composed of biological molecules. These are fundamental to the functioning of living organisms. It is essential to understand how the structure of these molecules is related to their function.

Unit 1.2 Cell Structure and Organisation
All organisms are composed of cells. The cell theory is a unifying concept in biology. The theory states that new cells are formed from other existing cells, and that the cell is a fundamental unit of structure, function and organisation in all living organisms. The understanding of the ultrastructure of cells has been developed through advances in microscopy.

Unit 1.3 Cell Membranes and Transport
Cell membranes are essential in the control of the movement of substances into and out of the cell. They also play a vital role in cell recognition.

Unit 1.4 Enzymes
Enzymes are vital in controlling metabolism in organisms. Scientists’ knowledge of their structure and function has enabled enzymes to be used extensively in industry.

Unit 1.5 Nucleic Acids
Nucleic acids are common to all living organisms and are essential for many functions including inheritance and metabolism.

Unit 1.6 Cell Division
This topic covers cell division. During the cell cycle, genetic information is copied and passed on to daughter cells.

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Unit 1.1 Biological Compounds All organisms are composed of biological molecules. These are fundamental to the functioning of living organisms. It is essential to understand how the structure of these molecules is related to their function.

Unit 1.3 Cell Membranes and Transport Cell membranes are essential in the control of the movement of substances into and out of the cell. They also play a vital role in cell recognition.

Unit 1.4 Enzymes Enzymes are vital in controlling metabolism in organisms. Scientists’ knowledge of their structure and function has enabled enzymes to be used extensively in industry.

Unit 1.5 Nucleic Acids Nucleic acids are common to all living organisms and are essential for many functions including inheritance and metabolism.

Unit 1.6 Cell Division This topic covers cell division. During the cell cycle, genetic information is copied and passed on to daughter cells.