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Area of Study 2: How do inherited adaptations impact on diversity?
In this area of study students analyse the advantages and disadvantages of asexual and sexual reproduction and investigate the use and application of reproductive cloning technologies. Students explore the biological importance of genetic diversity and the structural, physiological and behavioural adaptations that enable species to survive in an ecosystem.
Students explore the interdependencies between species, including the importance and impact of keystone species and top predators. They consider the contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge and perspectives to the understanding of the adaptations of, and interdependencies between, species in Australian ecosystems. - VCAA 2022-2026
Outcome 2
On completion of this unit the student should be able to analyse advantages and disadvantages of reproductive strategies, and evaluate how adaptations and interdependencies enhance survival of species within an ecosystem. - VCAA 2022-2026
The key knowledge in area of study 2 relates to reproductive strategies, adaptations and diversity. Reproductive strategies are covered in chapter 8 in the Nelson textbook. Adaptations and diversity is covered in chapter 9.
Key knowledge
Key knowledge
Reproductive Strategies
Reproductive Strategies
biological advantages and disadvantages of asexual reproduction
biological advantages of sexual reproduction in terms of genetic diversity of offspring
the process and application of reproductive cloning technologies
Key knowledge
Key knowledge
Adaptations and Diversity
Adaptations and Diversity
the biological importance of genetic diversity within a species or population
structural, physiological and behavioural adaptations that enhance an organism’s survival and enable life to exist in a wide range of environments
survival through interdependencies between species, including impact of changes to keystone species and predators and their ecological roles in structuring and maintaining the distribution, density and size of a population in an ecosystem
the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ knowledge and perspectives in understanding adaptations of, and interdependencies between, species in Australian ecosystems.
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