Topic B5.1: Inheritance (OCR Gateway A GCSE Combined Science)

This bundle of 4 lessons covers the majority of the content in the sub-topic B5.1 (Inheritance) of the OCR Gateway A GCSE Combined Science specification. The topics covered within these lessons include:

• Know the meaning of the different genetic terms
• Describe that the genome and its interaction with the environment influence the phenotype
• Explain the terms haploid and diploid
• Explain the role of meiotic division in forming haploid gametes
• Explain single gene inheritance
• Predict the results of single gene crosses
• Describe sex determination in humans using a genetic cross

All of these lesson presentations and accompanying resources are detailed and engaging and contain regular progress checks to allow the students to constantly assess their understanding.