A LevelBiologyOCR6. Genetics, Evolution & Ecosystems

6. Genetics, Evolution & Ecosystems (OCR A Level Biology)

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6.1 Cellular Control

  1. 6.1.1 Gene Mutations
  2. 6.1.2 Gene Control
  3. 6.1.3 Gene Control: Lac Operon
  4. 6.1.4 Gene Control: Transcription Factors
  5. 6.1.5 Gene Control: Post-Transcriptional Modification
  6. 6.1.6 Gene Control: Body Plans
  7. 6.1.7 The Importance of Mitosis & Apoptosis

6.2 Patterns of Inheritance

  1. 6.2.1 Key Terms in Genetics
  2. 6.2.2 Variation: Phenotype
  3. 6.2.3 Variation: Sexual Reproduction
  4. 6.2.4 Predicting Inheritance: Monohybrid Crosses
  5. 6.2.5 Predicting Inheritance: Dihybrid Crosses
  6. 6.2.6 Predicting Inheritance: Identifying Linkage
  7. 6.2.7 Predicting Inheritance: Identifying Epistasis
  8. 6.2.8 Predicting Inheritance: Chi-squared Test
  9. 6.2.9 Continuous & Discontinuous Variation
  10. 6.2.10 Factors Affecting Evolution
  11. 6.2.11 The Hardy-Weinberg Principle
  12. 6.2.12 Isolation & Speciation
  13. 6.2.13 Artificial Selection

6.3 Manipulating Genomes

  1. 6.3.1 DNA Sequencing
  2. 6.3.2 Comparing Genomes
  3. 6.3.3 Non-Coding DNA & Regulatory Genes
  4. 6.3.4 Synthetic Biology
  5. 6.3.5 Polymerase Chain Reaction
  6. 6.3.6 Electrophoresis
  7. 6.3.7 DNA Profiling
  8. 6.3.8 Genetic Engineering
  9. 6.3.9 Genetic Engineering Techniques
  10. 6.3.10 Uses of Genetic Engineering
  11. 6.3.11 Gene Therapy

6.4 Cloning & Biotechnology

  1. 6.4.1 Natural Clones in Plants
  2. 6.4.2 Producing Cuttings
  3. 6.4.3 Production of Artificial Clones in Plants
  4. 6.4.4 Uses of Plant Cloning
  5. 6.4.5 Natural Clones in Animals
  6. 6.4.6 Production of Artificial Clones in Animals
  7. 6.4.7 Uses of Animal Cloning
  8. 6.4.8 Microorganisms & Biotechnology
  9. 6.4.9 Microorganisms & Food Production
  10. 6.4.10 Culturing Microorganisms
  11. 6.4.11 Batch & Continuous Fermentation
  12. 6.4.12 Standard Growth Curve of Microorganisms
  13. 6.4.13 Factors Affecting the Growth of Microorganisms
  14. 6.4.14 Immobilised Enzymes in Biotechnology

6.5 Ecosystems

  1. 6.5.1 Ecosystems
  2. 6.5.2 The Transfer of Biomass
  3. 6.5.3 Efficiency of Energy Transfers
  4. 6.5.4 The Nitrogen Cycle
  5. 6.5.5 The Carbon Cycle
  6. 6.5.6 Succession
  7. 6.5.7 Testing for Distribution & Abundance

6.6 Populations & Sustainability

  1. 6.6.1 Carrying Capacity
  2. 6.6.2 Interactions Between Populations
  3. 6.6.3 Conservation & Preservation
  4. 6.6.4 Managing Ecosystems Sustainably
  5. 6.6.5 Human Impact on the Environment
  6. 6.6.6 Balancing Human Need & Conservation

6.1 Cellular Control

  1. Multiple Choice Questions
  2. Structured Questions

6.2 Patterns of Inheritance

  1. Multiple Choice Questions
  2. Structured Questions

6.3 Manipulating Genomes

  1. Multiple Choice Questions
  2. Structured Questions

6.4 Cloning & Biotechnology

  1. Multiple Choice Questions
  2. Structured Questions

6.5 Ecosystems

  1. Multiple Choice Questions
  2. Structured Questions

6.6 Populations & Sustainability

  1. Multiple Choice Questions
  2. Structured Questions
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