Why Study It? Why does your sister look like you? How do medicines work? What is DNA? Do clones exist? Who was Darwin? These are all questions that can be answered by studying Biology A level. A Level Biology will give you an exciting insight into the contemporary world of biology. It covers the key concepts of biology and practical skills are integrated throughout the course. This combination of academic challenge and practical focus makes the prospect of studying A Level Biology A highly appealing. You will learn about the core concepts of biology and about the impact of biological research and how it links to everyday life. You will learn to apply your knowledge, investigate and solve problems in a range of contexts. What will I learn? Development of practical skills in biology Ecosystems Biological molecules Cell structure Enzymes Nucleotides and nucleic acids Cell division, cell diversity and cellular Biological membranes organisation Exchange surfaces Transport in animals Transport in plants Communicable diseases, disease Biodiversity prevention and the immune system Communication and homeostasis Classification and evolution Neuronal communication Excretion as an example of homeostatic Plant and animal responses control Respiration Hormonal communication Patterns of inheritance Photosynthesis Cloning and biotechnology Cellular control Populations and sustainability Manipulating genomes Emphasis throughout the course is on increasing knowledge, developing competence and confidence in practical skills and developing problem solving. You will learn how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how science contributes to the success of the economy and society.