Inheritance, Variation, and Evolution · Spring Term

DNA and the Genome

Investigating the structure of DNA, the role of genes, and the significance of the Human Genome Project.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the sequence of four nitrogenous bases determine the vast complexity of a multicellular organism?
  2. 2In what ways does understanding the human genome change our approach to medicine and disease prevention?
  3. 3What are the risks and benefits of using CRISPR technology to edit the germline of future generations?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

GCSE: Biology - Inheritance, Variation and EvolutionGCSE: Biology - DNA and the Genome
Year: Year 11
Subject: Biology
Unit: Inheritance, Variation, and Evolution
Period: Spring Term

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