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GCSE Additional Science When a cell divides by mitosis or meiosis, copies of the genetic information are made. Learning objective Time taken Learning Outcome Learning activity with opportunity to develop skills Assessment opportunities Resources The semi-conservative replication of DNA ensures genetic continuity between generations of cells. The process of replication of DNA, including the role of helicase and DNA polymerase. 0.4 weeks Describe the process of DNA replication. Explain the significance of DNA replication. Evaluate the work of scientists in validating the model of DNA replication. Apply your knowledge to explain experimental results from the work of these scientists. Learning activities: DARTS task – students convert comprehension on DNA replication into a diagrammatic representation and then present to group evaluation of presentations teacher explanation, focussed on remaining weaknesses, using videos and animations exam questions teacher explanation of Meselson–Stahl experiment application of knowledge to predict band patterns for subsequent generations. Skills developed by learning activities: AO1 – development of knowledge PS 1.2/AO2 – apply knowledge of Past exam paper material: BIOL2 Jan 2013 – Q8a BIOL2 June 2013 – 4a–4b Rich questions: describe the process of DNA replication, including the role of key enzymes why did the Meselson–Stahl experiment prove the mechanism of DNA replication? what would the Meselson–Stahl experiment results have looked like if conservative replication was the mechanism for DNA replication?
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