Why are you different to other people? Why is this a good thing? Read on to find out more:
Task 1: Use look, cover, write check to learn the answers to the core questions and the keywords for this topic
Task 2c: Write a conclusion for the graph using the criteria given in the presentation.
Task 3a: Read through the slides
Task 4b: Make notes that:
Draw a labelled diagram of an animal cell.
Copy and complete the gap fill on the right to define DNA, gene and chromosome
List the reasons why it is useful to be able to extract DNA
Task 4c: Answer the exam questions and self mark.
Task 4d: Answer the progress quiz.
Task 5b: Make notes that:
Define the term gamete and name the human gametes
State how many chromosomes are found in a human cell and in a human gamete.
Answer the questions on slide 18 and self mark using slide 19.
Define the term mutation and give examples of diseases caused by mutations.
What proportion of our chromosomes do we get from each parent?
Human sex cells are called ………
How many chromosomes in:
A normal human cell?
a gamete?
What proportion of our chromosomes do we get from each parent? 50%
Human sex cells are called gametes
How many chromosomes in:
A normal human cell 46
a gamete? 23
Task 6b: Make notes that:
Define allele, dominant and recessive
Define homozygous, heterozygous, genotype and phenotype
Answer the questions on slide 14 and self mark using slide 15
Describe how to carry out a genetic cross using slides 16 and 17
Complete the practise genetic crosses on slides 19 and 21 and self mark using slides 20 and 22
Task 7b: Make notes that:
Define genetic modification
Give examples of genetically modified crops and describe how they have been modified.
List the advantages and disadvantages of genetic modification
Describe the human genome project
Task 8a: Complete the seneca learning unit.
Task 8b: Make a mind map or single page revision summary of this topic and add it to your revision folder.
Task 9: Complete the quiz to make sure you understand this unit.
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