Reproduction and DNA
Biology · Year 11 · Inheritance, Variation and Evolution · 2.º Período

Reproduction and DNA

Students compare sexual and asexual reproduction, and examine the structure of DNA and the genome. They will learn how protein synthesis is controlled by genetic codes.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsGCSE Biology 4.6.1: ReproductionGCSE Biology 4.6.1.4: DNA and the genome

About This Topic

Students compare sexual and asexual reproduction, and examine the structure of DNA and the genome. They will learn how protein synthesis is controlled by genetic codes.

Key Questions

  1. What are the advantages of sexual reproduction over asexual reproduction?
  2. How is DNA structured as a polymer?
  3. How does DNA code for specific proteins?

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