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AQA GCSE Biology · Topic 6

Inheritance & Evolution flashcards

62 cards on Inheritance & Evolution, every one written against a numbered point in section 4.6 of the AQA Biology spec. Here’s what the topic covers, and 4 cards to try.

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  • 4.6.1.1, 4.6.1.3 · Sexual & Asexual Reproduction

    Compare sexual and asexual reproduction.

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    Sexual: two parents; male and female gametes fuse; offspring vary because genes are mixed. Asexual: one parent; no fusion of gametes; mitosis only, so offspring are genetically identical clones.

  • 4.6.1.4 · DNA & the Genome

    What is DNA, and where is it found?

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    The genetic material in the nucleus of a cell. It is a polymer made of two strands forming a double helix, and it is contained in chromosomes.

  • 4.6.2.1–4.6.2.2 · Variation & Evolution

    What causes variation between individuals of the same species?

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    The genes they inherited (genetic causes), the conditions they developed in (environmental causes), or a combination of both.

  • 4.6.3.4–4.6.3.6 · Evidence for Evolution & Extinction

    Give two pieces of evidence for evolution.

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    1. Fossils
    2. Antibiotic resistance in bacteria, which shows evolution happening fast. Evolution is now widely accepted.
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What’s in Inheritance & Evolution?

Every part of section 4.6 of the AQA spec, and how many cards cover it. Higher-only cards are hidden for Foundation students. Cards only on the separate Biology GCSE are hidden for Combined Science.

  1. 4.6.1.1, 4.6.1.3Sexual & Asexual Reproduction5 cards
  2. 4.6.1.2Meiosis3 cards
  3. 4.6.1.4DNA & the Genome3 cards
  4. 4.6.1.5DNA Structure & Protein SynthesisTriple only7 cards
  5. 4.6.1.6Genetic Inheritance6 cards
  6. 4.6.1.7–4.6.1.8Inherited Disorders & Sex4 cards
  7. 4.6.2.1–4.6.2.2Variation & Evolution4 cards
  8. 4.6.2.3–4.6.2.4Selective Breeding & Genetic Engineering7 cards
  9. 4.6.2.5CloningTriple only5 cards
  10. 4.6.3.1–4.6.3.3Development of Evolutionary TheoryTriple only7 cards
  11. 4.6.3.4–4.6.3.6Evidence for Evolution & Extinction4 cards
  12. 4.6.3.7Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria3 cards
  13. 4.6.4Classification4 cards

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