Year 10 BIOLOGY 2022
What you need to know…
Semester 2 Examination
DATE: Nov 11 th
FORMAT: Test (multiple choice and short-answer questions)
KEY KNOWLEDGE:
Outcome 1 – How does DNA make me who I am:
- DNA, Genes & Chromosomes
- Protein Synthesis
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Describe the levels of
organisation of the following
structures - cells, nucleus, DNA,
genes and chromosomes.
Describe the relationship
between genes and DNA
Explain where DNA is found in
the cell and its significance in
genetic inheritance
Label the different components
of a nucleotide.
Draw, label and explain the
structure of the DNA double
helix.
Name the four bases and apply
the base pairing rule.
Compare and contrast the
structure of DNA and RNA.
Outline the steps and
molecules involved in
transcription.
Outline the steps and
molecules involved in
translation.
Analyse and Interpret a codon
table
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Outcome 2 – How are traits inherited throughout generations:
- Cell division
- Scientific ethics
- Genetic inheritance
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Describe chromosomes.
Labelling the structure,
understanding terms like
homologous
Mitosis:
Describe the purpose of cell
replication
Annotate a diagram of the cell
cycle
Sequence and draw each stage
of mitosis and label the events
that are occurring
Identify the phases of mitosis in
microscope images
Meiosis:
Identify the phases of mitosis in
microscope images
Identify and explain key events
in meiosis
Explain the process and
significance of crossing over in
Prophase 1
Compare and contrast the
processes of Meiosis and
Mitosis
Genetic Inheritance
Distinguish between a gene
and allele
Define the terms Homozygous
and Heterozygous
Distinguish between a
dominant and recessive
phenotype
Use a punnet square to predict
the genotypic ratios of offspring
Use a punnet square to predict
the phenotypic ratio of
offspring
I can read a pedigree.
I can identify the symbols for
male, female, affected and
unaffected individuals
I can use a pedigree
to predict autosomal dominant
and recessive traits
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Outcome 3 – How do organisms evolve over time?
- Natural Selection
- Evolution
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I can explain the sources of
variation between individuals in
a population.
Describe the process of natural
selection- using five specific
steps.
Analyse and Interpret
Cladograms/phylogenetic trees
Describe and evaluate
evidence for evolution e.g., the
fossil record, anatomical
similarities, transitional fossils
and geographical distribution of
species.
SCIENCE SKILLS:
Correctly formulate an aim
and hypothesis
Identify IV, DV and
controlled variables
Identify the control group
Discuss data and use it as
evidence
Identify errors, discuss the
impact and suggest future
improvements.
Suggestions
• Complete any revision tasks that are distributed in class, particularly throughout the
course.
• Make sure you have read any readings and powerpoints/notes provided to you.
• Prepare a glossary of the key terms and use flashcards to assist with your revision of
these.
• Prepare concept maps or other visual representations to show the relationships
between key ideas