Cell Structures, DNA, and Protein Synthesis — OCR GCSE Combined Science B J260
OCR GCSE Combined Science B · J260
Cell Structures, DNA, and Protein Synthesis
What you need to know
Explain the relationship between the nucleus and genetic material of eukaryotic cells, and the genetic material (including plasmids) of prokaryotic cells, in relation to cellular functions.
Describe the practical application of using a light microscope to observe various plant and animal cells.
Define the genome as the complete set of genetic material within an organism.
Describe the structure of DNA as a polymer composed of nucleotides, structured as two strands forming a double helix.
Explain how the genome and its environmental interactions influence the development of an organism's phenotype, understanding that epigenetic effects are not required.
Explain the fundamental genetic terms: chromosome, gene, allele, variant, genotype, and phenotype.
Evaluate the importance of amino acids in protein synthesis, including the role of the genome in providing instructions for the polymerisation of amino acids.
