AQA A level Biology all Unit 1 notes

Handwritten summary sheets divided into sections containing:
1 Carbohydrates
An overview of carbohydrates
Structure of glucoses two isomers
condensation and hydrolysis reactions
An overview of starch vs glycogen
Detailed descriptions of starch, glycogen and cellulose
Easy way to remember the differences between lipids and carbohydrates

2 Lipids
Overview of triglycerides and phospholipids and their structure
Difference between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids
Main roles of lipids

3 Proteins
An overview of amino acids
Condensation and hydrolysis reactions of amino acids
Protein functions
Primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary structure definitions

4 Enzymes
Overview of enzyme structure
Factors affecting (with graphs)
Lock and key vs induced fit models
Non competitive vs competitive inhibition

5 DNA
Structure of DNA
How DNA is adapted to its function
Process of semi conservative DNA replication
DNA vs RNA
Meselson and Stahl experiment and explanation

6 Molecules
Ionorganic ions and their functions
ATP’s structure
ATP adaptations
Different types of photophosphorylation
Waters structure
Waters properties

It is a perfect revision tool for AQA a level biology students as it is all condensed onto one page and would also be a helpful tool for teachers to give their students as it is descriptive and very helpful.
It is written in a mind map style, often very helpful, visually, for students.