Unit Award Scheme

122474 INHERITANCE VARIATION AND EVOLUTION (UNIT 1)

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	describe the key features of sexual and asexual reproduction	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
2	compare the processes of meiosis and mitosis	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
3	describe the key steps that occur at fertilisation	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
4	describe the main components of DNA structure, including its role in storing genetic information inside the cell	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
5	define the term 'genome' and explain the main significance of the human genome project	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
6	describe, and give examples of, characteristics controlled by one or more genes	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
7	define the terms 'gamete', 'chromosome', 'gene', 'allele', 'genotype', 'phenotype', 'dominant', 'recessive', 'homozygous' and 'heterozygous'	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
8	explain the main benefits of using the Punnet square, genetic cross and family tree diagrams	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
9	describe the key features of cystic fibrosis and polydactyly as examples of inherited disorders	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
10	evaluate at least two pieces of information on the social, economic and ethical issues concerning embryo screening	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
11	describe how chromosomes are arranged in human body cells	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
12	explain the key function of the sex chromosomes	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
13	explain the key steps of how biological sex is determined and carry out a genetic cross to show sex inheritance.	Summary sheet and/or student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 12 November 2024Level - Level One