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Why build your own deck for Unit 1

Unit 1 covers a lot of ground quickly: cell structure, biological molecules, enzymes, membranes and transport. Making A-level biology unit 1 flashcards from your own slides and notes means the cards match the wording and diagrams your course uses.

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Example A-level biology unit 1 flashcards

What is the role of phospholipids in a cell membrane?They form a bilayer with hydrophilic heads facing outwards and hydrophobic tails inwards, creating a barrier to most water-soluble substances.

What is the difference between a monosaccharide and a disaccharide?A monosaccharide is a single sugar unit such as glucose, while a disaccharide is two monosaccharides joined by a glycosidic bond, such as maltose.

What is an enzyme's active site?The region with a specific shape and chemistry that binds the substrate, lowering activation energy so the reaction proceeds faster.

What is the function of the nucleus?It contains the cell's DNA and controls gene expression, and pores in the nuclear envelope let molecules such as mRNA pass through.

What is osmosis?The net movement of water molecules across a partially permeable membrane from a region of higher water potential to lower water potential.

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Start with one card for each definition, named structure and key process in your notes. Split large topics into smaller decks so each review session stays short and focused.

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Write or generate cards that ask you to explain or compare, such as how the structure of a molecule relates to its function, rather than only recalling a name. Review them in short, spaced sessions.

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