Evolution

Below is a list of key questions you need to be able to answer in

order to succeed in your science exam for this module. If you feel
confident about the key point and could answer questions about it
comfortably, colour the box in green. If you are less certain, but feel
you know a little, colour the box in orange/yellow and if you are
totally at a loss, colour the box in red. As you continue to revise,
hopefully all the boxes will be coloured in green!

Evolution

Understand Darwins theory of Evolution

Understand Lamarcks theory
Be able to suggest reasons for the different
theories
Know what Natural Selection is and why it
occurs
Know the factors that can lead to extinction
Know the effect a gene mutation may have on
the evolution of a species
Know that fossils provide evidence of
Evolution

Evolution
Below is a list of key questions you need to be able to answer in
order to succeed in your science exam for this module. If you feel
confident about the key point and could answer questions about it
comfortably, colour the box in green. If you are less certain, but feel
you know a little, colour the box in orange/yellow and if you are
totally at a loss, colour the box in red. As you continue to revise,
hopefully all the boxes will be coloured in green!

Evolution
Understand Darwins theory of Evolution
Understand Lamarcks theory
Be able to suggest reasons for the different
theories
Know what Natural Selection is and why it
occurs
Know the factors that can lead to extinction
Know the effect a gene mutation may have on
the evolution of a species
Know that fossils provide evidence of
Evolution

Genetics
Know that different genes control different
characteristics
Know the difference between DNA, genes and
chromosomes
Know that chromosomes are contained in the
nucleus of a cell

Reproduction and Cloning

Know the difference between sexual and
asexual reproduction (gametes and clones)
Understand cloning techniques such as tissue
culture, embryo transplants, cuttings and
fusion cell cloning
Know that genes can be cut out using
enzymes and transferred to other cells and
organisms so the early embryo can develop
with desired characteristics
Understand the process of genetic engineering
and its uses

Humans and the Environment

Understand the effect of rapid human
population growth on the environment
Know the effect that pollution (from greater
waste production) will have on water, air and
land
Know the effect of deforestation on the
environment and biodiversity
Know the effect of increased cattle farming
and rice fields
Know the effect of Carbon Dioxide and
Methane production on the greenhouse effect
and global warming
Know that lichen can be used as indicators of
air pollution
Know that invertebrate animals can be used
as indicators of water pollution