Unit Award Scheme

73452 THE STRUCTURE, FUNCTION AND REPLICATION OF DNA

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	the structure of DNA including the pairing of the nucleotide bases and the sugar-phosphate backbone	Student completed work
2	how DNA is well adapted to be the carrier of hereditary material	Student completed work
3	what the triplet code is and what it codes for	Summary sheet
4	the functions of DNA helicase and polymerase in DNA replication	Student completed work
5	how we use technology to replicate DNA using the polymerase chain reaction	Student completed work
acquired an understanding of
6	how a change in one nucleotide base can ultimately lead to interference with protein function	Student completed work
7	the semi-conservative nature of DNA replication	Student completed work
experienced
8	watching a video on DNA replication	Summary sheet
9	watching a video on the polymerase chain reaction.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 12 October 2015Level - Level Three