Year 11 Biology

I can describe the classification, and sometimes reclassification, of organisms based on evidence from their gene sequences.

I can describe the classification of organisms based on evidence from their phenotype and cells.

I can describe the size and scale of cells and cell structures, and explain how electron microscopy has increased our understanding of sub-cellular structures.

I can describe the common features of the cells of eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms.

I can explain how sexual and asexual reproduction affect variation and evolution within populations of organisms.

I can describe examples of mutations in bacteria and explain why advantageous genetic variants became more common in the bacterial population.

I can explain how natural selection leads to advantageous genetic variants becoming more common over generations.

I can describe how mutations change the DNA sequence in the genome causing genetic variation, which can cause heritable variation in phenotype.

I can explain how monoclonal antibodies are produced and describe some ways in which they are used.

I can describe the process of discovery and development of potential new medicines, including preclinical and clinical trials.