Genetic+variation

This is an external achievement standard and is worth 4 credits in the NZQA final exams. This is a science A/S which means that is will be sat in the science exam slot NOT the biology exam.

Content Covered in this topic as follows; The study of the causes of genetic variation. Biological concepts taught will be DNA structure and function in terms of genotype and phenotype. The relationship between DNA, genes, alleles and chromosomes and the role cells division. You will also investigate the importance of genetic variation in terms of survival of a species.


 * **Achievement** || **Achievement with Merit** || **Achievement with Excellence** ||
 * Demonstrate understanding of biological ideas relating to genetic variation. || Demonstrate in-depth understanding of biological ideas relating to genetic variation. || Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of biological ideas relating to genetic variation. ||

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