IB Biology Practical Investigations/Genetics

TEACHING IDEAS

Practical investigations or activities included in this section are intended as a teaching resource rather than an assessment tool. Although all practical hours recorded may be counted on the form 4/PSOW, these activities are probably not suitable for assessment of the IA criteria.

Chromosomes, Genes, Alleles and Mutations

• Karyotyping Activity

Meiosis

Monohybrid and Dihybrid Crosses

Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology

• DNA Microarray Virtual Lab
• DNA Profiling RFLP Activity

Gene Linkage and Polygenic Inheritance

• Lorenzo's Oil

ASSESSMENT IDEAS

These ideas are included as a starting point for teachers planning investigations in this topic. Investigations included here are not endorsed by the IBO and may not match the criteria precisely. Please exercise caution and judgement when selecting IA topics for submission.

CRITERIA FOR FIRST EXAMS MAY 2009

Design

Data Collection and Processing

Conclusion and Evaluation

RECOMMMENDED TEXTS: GENETICS

• A Portfolio of Investigations in Biology. Gibson, J. IBID Press, 2001. ISBN 1 876659 009

• Genome. Ridley, M. Fourth Estate, 1999. ISBN 1 85702 834 1

• Essential Cell Biology. Alberts, Bray et al. Garland Publishing, 1998. ISBN 0 8153 2971 7

• The Selfish Gene. Dawkins, R. Oxford University Press, 1976. ISBN 0 1992 9115 2