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Biology Revision: AS topic outlines for Mr Jenkins
MODULE 2

MODULE BYB2 - Genes and Genetic Engineering
Section
Time
11.2 – the cell cycle as mitosis and its applications within cloning Approx. 6 lessons


Learning Objectives
  • To know that during mitosis parent cells undergo DNA replication, before dividing to produce 2 diploid daughter cells.
  • To know that mitosis is used for growth and repair.
  • To know that clones can be produced using the principles of mitosis.
  • To recall the principles behind vegetative propagation and embryo splitting.


Core Reading
Collins AS Pages 106-114


Other references
Biofact sheet 76


Assessments
Task Due in Mark
Collins AS – 108; Q1    
Collins AS – 115; Q2, 5 & 6    
Collins AS – 110-113; Q3-7    
Collins AS – 114; application    
Collins AS – 115; Q4    




MODULE BYB2 - Genes and Genetic Engineering
Section
Time
11.3 – sexual reproduction using meiosis (gametes and fertilisation) Approx. 3 lessons


Learning Objectives
  • To know that sexual reproduction is the formation of gametes and the fusion of these gametes.
  • To know that gametogenesis involves meiosis to produced haploid sex cells.
  • To recall the differences in size, structure, numbers produced and motility of gametes.
  • To understand the importance of meiosis in enabling constant chromosome numbers.


Core Reading
Collins AS Pages 118-124



Other references



Assessments
Task Due in Mark
Collins AS – 120; Q1 & 2    
Collins AS – 121; Q3-5    
Collins AS – 123; Q6-8    
Collins AS – 128; Q1-3    


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