Unit Award Scheme

122340 CELL BIOLOGY (UNIT 1)

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	recall the terms 'eukaryotic' and 'prokaryotic' when describing types of cells	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
2	describe the main features of bacterial (prokaryotic) cells	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
3	recall the main structures found in animal and plant (eukaryotic) cells	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
4	describe one function for each of the structures found in animal and plant cells	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
5	recall the meaning of a specialised cell, including an example for plant and animal cells	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
6	describe how genetic information is stored in the nucleus of a cell, including the role of genes and chromosomes	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
7	describe the main processes that happen during the cell cycle, including mitosis and recognising and describing where mitosis occurs	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
8	describe stem cells, including the key sources of stem cells in plants and animals and their roles	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
9	describe the use of stem cells in the production of plant clones and therapeutic cloning	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
10	identify the potential risks, benefits and issues with using stem cells in medical research and treatments, including diabetes and paralysis.	Summary sheet and/or student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 28 October 2024Level - Level One