GCSE Biology Specification

OCR B J257

Section B1.2: How is genetic information inherit?

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#B1.2.1

explain the terms gamete, homozygous, heterozygous, dominant and recessive

#B1.2.2

explain single gene inheritance, including dominant and recessive alleles and use of genetic diagrams

#B1.2.3

predict the results of single gene crosses

#B1.2.4

use direct proportions and simple ratios in genetic crosses

#B1.2.5

use the concept of probability in predicting the outcome of genetic crosses

#B1.2.6

recall that most phenotypic features are the result of multiple genes rather than single gene inheritance

Learners are not expected to describe epistasis and its effects

#B1.2.7

describe the development of our understanding of genetics including the work of Mendel and the modern-day use of genome sequencing

#B1.2.8

describe sex determination in humans