Master the Fundamentals of Biology (Part 2 of 4) NEW
What you'll learn
- In this course students will learn exactly what they need to know for their biology exams. Students will learn about:
- Understand that the genome is the entire DNA of an organism and that a gene is a section of a molecule of DNA that codes for a specific protein
- Understand that the nucleus of a cell contains chromosomes on which genes are located
- Describe a DNA molecule as two strands coiled to form a double helix, the strands being linked by a series of paired bases: adenine (A) with thymine (T), and cy
- Understand that an RNA molecule is single stranded and contains uracil (U) instead of thymine (T)
- Describe the stages of protein synthesis including transcription and translation, including the role of mRNA, ribosomes, tRNA, codons and anticodons
- Understand how genes exist in alternative forms called alleles which give rise to differences in inherited characteristics
- Understand the meaning of the terms: dominant, recessive, homozygous, heterozygous, phenotype, and genotype
- Understand the meaning of the term codominance
- Understand that most phenotypic features are the result of polygenic inheritance rather than single genes
- Describe patterns of monohybrid inheritance using a genetic diagram
- Understand how to interpret family pedigrees
- Predict probabilities of outcomes from monohybrid crosses
- Understand how the sex of a person is controlled by one pair of chromosomes, XX in a female and XY in a male
- Describe the determination of the sex of offspring at fertilisation, using a genetic diagram
- Understand how division of a diploid cell by mitosis produces two cells that contain identical sets of chromosomes
- Understand that mitosis occurs during growth, repair, cloning and asexual reproduction
- Understand how division of a cell by meiosis produces four cells, each with half the number of chromosomes, and that this results in the formation of geneticall
- Understand how random fertilisation produces genetic variation of offspring
- Know that in human cells the diploid number of chromosomes is 46 and the haploid number is 23
- Understand that variation within a species can be genetic, environmental, or a combination of both
- Understand that mutation is a rare, random change in genetic material that can be inherited
- Understand how a change in DNA can affect the phenotype by altering the sequence of amino acids in a protein
- Understand how most genetic mutations have no effect on the phenotype, some have a small effect and rarely do they have a significant effect
- Understand that the incidence of mutations can be increased by exposure to ionising radiation (for example, gamma rays, x-rays and ultraviolet rays) and some ch
- Explain Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection
- Understand how resistance to antibiotics can increase in bacterial populations, and appreciate how such an increase can lead to infections being difficult to co
- Understand the differences between sexual and asexual reproduction
- Understand that fertilisation involves the fusion of a male and female gamete to produce a zygote that undergoes cell division and develops into an embryo
- Describe the structures of an insect-pollinated and a wind-pollinated flower and explain how each is adapted for pollination
- Understand that the growth of the pollen tube followed by fertilisation leads to seed and fruit formation
- Understand how germinating seeds utilise food reserves until the seedling can carry out photosynthesis
- Understand that plants can reproduce asexually by natural methods (illustrated by runners) and by artificial methods (illustrated by cuttings)
- Understand how the structure of the male and female reproductive systems are adapted for their functions
- Understand the roles of oestrogen and progesterone in the menstrual cycle
- Understand the roles of FSH and LH in the menstrual cycle
- Describe the role of the placenta in the nutrition of the developing embryo
- Understand how the developing embryo is protected by amniotic fluid
- Understand the roles of oestrogen and testosterone in the development of secondary sexual characteristics
Requirements
- This course has no prerequisites.
- From beginner students to top students, you will be taught everything you need to know.
Description
Do you or your child need help learning high school biology like IGCSE biology, GCSE Biology or AP Biology from home? This course will give them the skills they need to feel confident for their exams.
As soon as students sign up for this high school biology masterclass they will receive access to:
NEW and updated IGCSE bio & GCSE bio video lessons for each section of the course.
FREE digital IGCSE bio & GCSE bio summary notes with a value of $49.99.
FULL EXAM QUESTION WALKTHROUGHS of past exam papers to help you learn the best exam writing strategies.
FREE topic-specific IGCSE biology past exam paper questions and mark schemes.
This course has two objectives:
To teach all aspects of IGCSE biology, GCSE biology and AP biology theory: Content is delivered during quick, efficient video lessons that are easy to for students to understand and absorb.
To teach IGCSE biology, GCSE biology and AP biology theory: Exam strategy is one of the most important skills needed in the IGCSE exams. During this masterclass you will learn everything you need to know using full Past Exam Paper Walkthroughs.
This IGCSE biology & GCSE biology (O Level) course covers "Part 2 Genetics, Reproduction & Inheritance" which includes training on:
Genetics & Inheritance
Reproduction
This IGCSE biology (O Level) masterclass is offered by IGCSEprep on Udemy. This masterclass covers all the content needed to write the IGCSE biology exams offered by Pearson Edexcel (double or triple) or Cambridge CIE (core or extended) or other exam boards like Oxford AQA.
Who this course is for:
- Secondary School Or High School Students Currently Studying IGCSE Biology or GCSE Biology (O Levels)
- Students Preparing To Take A-Level Or IB Diploma Program Biology
- Home School or Self-Learning Students Learning Key Stage 4 (O Level) Biology
- Biology Teachers Looking To brush Up On Their Biology Knowledge
- Anyone Interested In Biology
Instructors
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