Unit 2
Genetics and Evolution
Overview
This unit studies how DNA acts as a blueprint for living beings and the role this plays in expression in traits and evolution.
1 - Gene expression
Lesson notes
This lesson explores DNA and genes and how they are expressed to create proteins and how cells become specialized to perform specific functions
It is recommended you download the lesson and annotate it during lessons and not simply re-write them
L1 - Gene Expression.pdfAssessment Tasks
At the end of the lesson are 5 questions.
Answer all of them by yourself either in your workbook or digitally.
After you have completed the questions, check your answers here
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2 - genetic modification
Lesson notes
This lesson explores how DNA can be altered in order to create genetically modified organisms (GMO) which express desired characteristics
It is recommended you download the lesson and annotate it during lessons and not simply re-write them
L2 - Genetic Modification.pdfAssessment Tasks
At the end of the lesson are 4 questions.
Answer all of them by yourself either in your workbook or digitally.
After you have completed the questions, check your answers here
Reading in Kognity:
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3 - variation and mutation
Lesson notes
This lesson explores why there is variation among different organisms of the same species and the role of mutations
It is recommended you download the lesson and annotate it during lessons and not simply re-write them
L3 - Variation and Mutation.pdfAssessment Tasks
At the end of the lesson are 7 questions.
Answer all of them by yourself either in your workbook or digitally.
After you have completed the questions, check your answers here
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4 - inheritance
Lesson notes
This lesson explores how variation is passed from parents to offspring including different mechanisms in which this occurs and how the outcomes can be predicted
It is recommended you download the lesson and annotate it during lessons and not simply re-write them
L4 - Inheritance.pdfAssessment Tasks
At the end of the lesson are 7 questions.
Answer all of them by yourself either in your workbook or digitally.
After you have completed the questions, check your answers here
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5 - Evolution via Natural Selection
Lesson notes
This lesson explores how populations evolve via natural selection and how humans have used this mechanism to selective breed organisms for various uses.
It is recommended you download the lesson and annotate it during lessons and not simply re-write them
L5 - Evolution via Natural Selection.pdfAssessment Tasks
At the end of the lesson are 9 questions.
Answer all of them by yourself either in your workbook or digitally.
After you have completed the questions, check your answers here
Reading in Kognity:
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Quiz
Use quizzes and mark schemes to study actively.
Test yourself on various learning outcomes to check understanding. Identify areas of confidence and weakness