The HSC Biology Podcast

Compare the causes, processes and effects of different types of mutation, including but not limited to:

-       point mutation

-       chromosomal mutation

Investigate the use of data analysis from a large-scale collaborative project to identify trends, patterns and relationships,  for example:

-        population genetics relating to human evolution.

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Inquiry Question: How does mutation introduce new alleles into a population?

-       electromagnetic radiation sources

-       chemicals

-       naturally occurring mutagens

An awesome interview with Lauren McKnight from the Garvan Institute on all things genetic sequencing, profiling and genotyping. 

- DNA sequencing and profiling (ACSBL086)

Model the formation of new combinations of genotypes produced during meiosis, including but not limited to:

–    constructing and interpreting information and data from pedigrees and Punnett squares

–      examining frequency data

–      analysing single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP)

Model the formation of new combinations of genotypes produced during meiosis, including but not limited to:

–    interpreting examples of autosomal, sex-linkage, co-dominance, incomplete dominance and multiple alleles. 

Covering the following points:

• Conduct practical investigations to predict variations in the genotype of offspring by modelling meiosis, including the crossing over of homologous chromosomes, fertilisation and mutations

Transcription and Translation

Importance of mRNA and tRNA

Function/importance of polypeptide synthesis 

Genes/environment affect phenotypic expression 

Structure/function of proteins

Key points addressed:

• Assess the effect of the cell replication processes on the continuity of species

Covering the following points:

• mitosis and meiosis