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Key Stage 3 Science
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Define the key word: Environmental variation | Differences between organisms caused by environmental factors |
| List some examples of inherited variation | Eye colour, natural hair colour, natural skin colour, blood group |
| Where in a cell is the genetic information found | Nucleus |
| How many chromosomes do you find in a human cell? | 46 |
| How many chromosomes do you find in a sperm and egg cell | 23 |
| A section of DNA is called a ______ | Gene |
| Outline the main steps of the DNA extraction practical | 1. Crushing 2. add dertergent and salt 3. Heat 4. Filter 5. Add ethanol |
| Define biodiversity | The range of different species of organisms in an area |
| State two methods of preservation for extinction and endangered species | Breeding programmes and gene banks |
| Define evolution | A change in one or more characteristics of a population over a long period of time |