variation and evolution

Classification of living organisms

Classification – process by which living things are placed into groups depending on their structure & characteristics in a system Linnean system (Carl Linnaeus) Linnean system – Dear Kate Please Come Over For Great Spagetti) Describe the impact of developments in...

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The development of understanding of genetics and evolution

6.3.1 Theory of evolution (biology only) See 6.2.2  Evolution 6.3.2  Speciation (biology only) Speciation Populations become extremely varied & no interbreed anymore Formation of new species (a group of organisms able to interbreed & produce fertile offspring)...

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Variation and evolution

Variation - differences in the characteristics of individuals in a population Cause of variation genes they have inherited (genetic causes) conditions in which they have developed (environmental causes) combination of genes and the environment See topics below for...

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Reproduction

6.1.1 Sexual and asexual reproduction 6.1.3 Advantages and disadvantages of sexual and asexual reproduction (biology only) Sexual reproduction (meiosis) Joining of male & female gametes that produce genetically different offspring          Gametes formed by...

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