MYP 5 Y11 Biology (DNA, DNA Replication and Cell Division)

  • Describe the structure of DNA 

  • State the role of salt, detergent and ethanol in DNA extraction

  • Define and apply complementary base pairing in DNA

  • Draw and label a nucleotide

  • Describe the major stages of DNA replication

  • State that DNA replication is semi-conservative

  • State the function of DNA polymerase

  • Describe the changes of DNA during interphase and mitosis

  • Calculate the mitotic index 

  • Compare the functions of meiosis and mitosis