A-Level Biology Specification

OCR B H422

Section 3.1.2: The developing individual: meiosis, growth and development

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#3.1.2a

the significance of meiosis in sexual reproduction and the production of haploid gametes in plants and animals

To include the importance of meiosis in maintaining the chromosome number at fertilisation and between generations.

#3.1.2b

the stages of meiosis in plant and animal cells

To include the use of diagrams to describe interphase, prophase 1, metaphase 1, anaphase 1, telophase 1, prophase 2, metaphase 2, anaphase 2, telophase 2 (no details of the names of the stages within prophase 1 are required).
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#3.1.2c

how meiosis produces daughter cells that are genetically different

To include the importance of chiasma formation, crossing over, independent assortment of chromosomes (metaphase 1) and chromatids (metaphase 2), in producing genetic variation.

#3.1.2d

the programme of antenatal care in the United Kingdom

To include pre-conceptual care and post-conceptual care.

#3.1.2e

the dietary changes recommended during pregnancy

To include the roles of protein, calcium, iron, vitamin A, vitamin C and folic acid AND the reasons for changes in DRV recommendations of these nutrients and energy during pregnancy.

#3.1.2f

the effects of alcohol consumption and smoking on fetal growth and development

#3.1.2g

(i) the use of ultrasound for measuring fetal growth

To include the measurement of biparietal diameter of the cranium, crown-rump length of the back.

(ii) the analysis of secondary data from fetal growth charts

#3.1.2h

the advantages and disadvantages of techniques for assessing fetal development and detecting disorders

To include fetal ultrasonography, amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling.

#3.1.2i

the production and use of karyotypes

To include the use of karyotypes in fetal sex identification and the diagnosis of chromosomal mutations. To include Down’s syndrome, Klinefelter’s syndrome and Turner’s syndrome (no details of non-disjunction are required at AS level).