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Learning Checklist & Knowledge Organisers
Learning Checklist & Knowledge Organisers
4.6.1 Reproduction (Foundation Only)
4.6.1 Reproduction (Foundation Only)
Describe what happens at fertilisation
Describe the structure of DNA and its role in storing genetic information inside the cell
Explain the term 'genome' and the importance of the human genome (specific examples from spec only)
Describe how characteristics are controlled by one or more genes, including examples
Explain important genetic terms: gamete, chromosome, gene, allele, genotype, phenotype, dominant, recessive, homozygous and heterozygous
Explain and use Punnet square diagrams, genetic crosses and family trees
Describe cystic fibrosis and polydactyly as examples of inherited disorders
Evaluate social, economic and ethical issues concerning embryo screening when given appropriate information
Describe how the chromosomes are arranged in human body cells, including the function of the sex chromosomes
B6a - Inheritance, Variation and Evolution - Reproduction and the Genome - (All).pdfOnly the diagram from page one of this knowledge organiser. None of the sexual / asexual reproduction content.
B6c - Inheritance, Variation and Evolution - Inheritance and Genetics - (All).pdfNot the sex determination section of this knowledge organiser.
B6e - Inheritance, Variation and Evolution - Genetic Technology - (All).pdfNot the selective breeding sections of this knowledge organiser.
The following content is related to this topic but will not be assessed this year.
The following content is related to this topic but will not be assessed this year.
4.6.1.1 Sexual and asexual reproduction (Higher and Foundation)
4.6.1.2 Meiosis (Foundation Only)
4.6.1.6 Sex determination (Higher and Foundation)
4.6.2.1 Variation (Higher and Foundation)
4.6.2.2 Evolution (Higher and Foundation)
4.6.2.3 Selective breeding (Foundation Only)
OAK Academy Lessons
OAK Academy Lessons
GCSE Pods
GCSE Pods
Practice Exam Questions
Practice Exam Questions
Foundation Tier:
Foundation Tier:
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Complete the questions
Use the Mark Scheme to check your answers
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Revision Presentation with Questions
Revision Presentation with Questions
Click here to download the revision presentations.
Click here to download the revision presentations.
Revision Questions: For use with the presentation.
Revision Questions: For use with the presentation.
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