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Assessment Notification Advice

Course: Stage 5 Science Subject: Science Teacher:

Year:10 Mrs B. Wesley
Mrs S. Martin
Notification Date: Due Date: Task No: 1
11 February 2021 Thursday 18 Weight: 25%
March 2021

Course Component:

A key step to using genetics in medicine was the completion of the Human Genome
Project in the early 21st century. A genome is the full set of genes and alleles found in a
species. The Human Genome Project determined the number of all human genes, their
locations, and many of their key base sequences. The genomes of other species have
also been determined and are stored in huge databases. Geneticists are continually
adding to this database as new information and sequences are identified. Knowledge of
the positions of genes and their specific sequences allows geneticists to identify mutations,
and investigate the interaction between different genes and the proteins that they code for.
The analysis of genomes from humans and other species, and the base sequencing of the
genes, has been made possible by the development of fast computers. Scientists and
geneticists can also share their information all around the world in a matter of moments,
saving time by not having to repeat work that has already been done.

Assessment Task Outcomes:

SC5-7WS - processes, analyses and evaluates data from secondary sources to develop
evidence-based arguments and conclusions

SC5-9WS – presents science ideas and evidence for a particular purpose and to a specific
audience, using appropriate scientific language

SC5-15LW – explains how biological understanding has advanced through scientific

discoveries, technological developments and the needs of society
 Year 10 Science Assessment Task

Unit 1 – Genetics & Biotechnology

Research Assignment
Part A (20 marks)
Research a genetic disease that is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait. Investigate
and write down:

a) the name and chromosome location of the gene responsible (2 marks)

b) the frequency of the disease in the population (4 marks)
c) how the disorder is diagnosed (4 marks)
d) symptoms (5 marks)
e) treatment (5 marks)

Part B (10 marks)

Research a disease (must be different to the one you use in Part A) that is currently being
successfully treated with gene therapy.
a) Name the disease and describe its main symptoms. (5 marks)
b) Describe how gene therapy is used to treat this disease. (5 marks)

Part C
Research GM crop plants. Give two examples of GM crop plants and explain how they
have been produced. (6 marks) Explain the arguments for and against GM crops. (4 marks)

Bibliography
You must produce a comprehensive bibliography.

Assessment Mark Scheme

Year 10 Science
Unit 1 – Genetics & Biotechnology

Part A /20
Part B /10
Part C /10
Bibliography /2
Presentation /3
Total /45 %

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11 February 2021 Thursday 18 March 2021 Weight: 25%

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