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Cell division and its role in growth and repair
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I can explain that cell division is used for growth and repair of damaged body
parts (e.g. cuts and broken bones)
2. I can state that cell division is controlled by the nucleus of a cell
3. I can describe that, during cell division, a parent cell will divide to form two new cells
4. I can explain that the two cells produced by cell division will be identical to each
other and to the parent cell
5. I can state that chromosomes are found in the nucleus of a cell
6. I can describe that the two cells produced by cell division will contain the same
number of chromosomes in their nucleus as the parent cell.
7. I can describe cell division as a controlled cycle
8. I can state that cancer is caused by uncontrolled cell division
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DNA, genes and chromosomes
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I can state that genes are located on chromosomes.
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I can state that chromosomes are located in the nucleus of a cell.
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5. I can state that every individual’s DNA is unique
6. I can explain that DNA is passed down from parent to offspring.
7. I can give an example of a genetic disorder
Therapeutic uses of cells
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I can state where chromosomes are found in a cell.
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I can state that chromosomes are made of DNA contain genetic information
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I can state that genetic information determines the characteristics of an organism.
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I can state that a gene is a section of chromosome that codes for a particular
protein (e.g. an enzyme)
I can state that a plasmid is a small circle of bacterial DNA
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I can state that genetic engineering involves the transfer of genes from one
organism to another.
I can state that a reprogrammed bacterium is one whose genetic information
has been altered following genetic engineering.
I can describe the steps involved in genetic engineering.
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I can give an example of a product produced by genetic engineering (e.g. insulin).
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10. I can explain the need for genetically produced insulin or other product.
11. I can describe the advantages and disadvantages of genetic engineering.
12. I can state that stem cells are unspecialised cells
13. I understand that stem cells can be obtained from embryos, adults and cord blood
14. I can state the benefits of using stem cells in research
15. I can give an example of a disease/condition that stem cells treat
16. I understand the moral and ethical issues that arise from stem cell research
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Properties of Enzymes and Use in Industries
I can state that enzymes are found in all living cells.
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I can state all enzymes are specific.
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I can explain enzymes speed up reactions in cells.
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I can state that enzymes remain unchanged by the reactions in a cell.
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I can give examples of enzymes involved in degradation (break-down) reactions of
molecules.
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I can explain that enzymes can be used in a range of biotechnological industries.
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Properties of microorganisms and their use in industry
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I can name the raw materials yeast need to grow
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I can name the products that yeast make
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I can describe the conditions yeast need to make these products
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I can describe the role of yeast in the baking industry
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I can describe how to investigate the activity of yeast in making dough rise
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I can give the relationship between temperature and yeast activity
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I can describe the role of yeast in the brewing industry
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I can describe the properties of bacteria that allow them to be used in industry
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I can give examples of food sources bacteria can use
10. I can give examples of products that comes from different bacteria
11. I can describe the process and precautions involved in making yoghurt
12. I can describe the change from milk to yoghurt in terms of consistency and
composition
13. I can give the name of the process bacteria use to make yoghurt
14. I can describe what a biofuel is
15. I can describe why biofuels are important to us in today’s society
16. I can give examples of at least two different biofuels and the micro organism
involved in their production
17. I can state what all materials that can be converted into biofuels have in common
18. I can describe the problems associated with sewage being released into the
environment
19. I can state in general terms what we do to sewage to make it safe
20. I can state why a range of micro organisms is necessary in the breakdown of sewage
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I can describe what is meant by the term bioremediation
22. I can give examples of substances which can be removed from the environment
by micro organisms naturally
23. I can give examples of substances which can be removed from the environment
by us using micro organisms
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Photosynthesis
The term “photosynthesis” refers to a chemical process that occurs in green
plants
Carbon dioxide and water are converted to sugar ( glucose) using energy from
the sun.
Chlorophyll is a chemical pigment found in the chloroplast of green plant cells,
which traps energy from light
I can state that the equation for photosynthesis is
Carbon dioxide + water
Sugar + oxygen
I can state that oxygen is a byproduct in photosynthesis
Oxygen and carbon dioxide enter and exit the leaves through tiny pores called
stomata
The entry and exit of these gases are controlled by specialised cells called
guard cells
I can state that water and nutrients enter the leaf in veins which contain xylem
I can state that changing the availability of the reactants will affect the rate
at which a plant can photosynthesise
The rate of photosynthesis is affected by light intensity
The rate of photosynthesis is affected by the colour of light
The rate of photosynthesis is affected by temperature
The rate of photosynthesis is affected by the concentration of carbon dioxide
I can state that factors which affect the rate of photosynthesis are called
limiting factors
I can draw graphs of limiting factors
I can interpret graphs of limiting factors
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Factors affecting respiration
The term “respiration” refers to the chemical process by which energy is
released from glucose.
Every living cell in every living organism requires the conversion of glucose to
energy by respiration.
Aerobic respiration is in the presence of oxygen
Fermentation occurs when oxygen is absent
Aerobic respiration means “with oxygen” and releases a greater quantity of
energy than fermentation.
Glucose and oxygen are required for aerobic respiration to take place.
Water and carbon dioxide are waste products of respiration.
I can describe an experiment which demonstrates how energy can be released
from food and oxygen (burning food experiment).
I can describe an experiment which shows how respiration occurs in the cells
of all living things (germinating peas v boiled peas experiment).
Energy, water and carbon dioxide are the products of aerobic respiration.
I can write a word equation for respiration, identifying the raw materials & products.
Anaerobic respiration means “without oxygen” and releases less energy than
aerobic respiration.
Glucose is required for fermentation to take place.
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Lactic acid is a product of fermentation when it occurs in animals and bacteria.
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Alcohol is a waste product of fermentation in plants and fungi.
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Carbon dioxide is released during fermentation in plants.
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I can write a word equation for aerobic respiration and fermentation identifying
the raw materials & products.
I can give examples of how aerobic respiration & fermentation are used in industry.
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Controversial Biological Procedures
I can give an example of a controversial biological procedure.
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I can use the internet, books, journals, magazines, newspapers and other
sources to gather relevant and reliable information.
3. I can make an informed view on controversial biological procedures based on the
information gathered and provide reasons with evidence for my view.
Presentation (oral)
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I can present my findings in a clear manner using a loud clear voice.
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I can speak at a good pace varying my tone of voice and make eye contact with
the audience.
6. I can include enough relevant information in my presentation to ensure it lasts
the appropriate length of time.
Presentation (PowerPoint/poster)
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I can create an eye catching poster/PowerPoint presentation including relevant
pictures.
8. I can select important relevant bitesize pieces of information and present
them so they are easy to read and understand.
Presentation (written)
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I can use my own words
10. I can check over my work for spelling and grammar errors.
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I can present my work in a clear neat fashion, using ICT if necessary, with an
appropriate level of information.
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