1. S1 Science Biological Sciences
Inheritance
S1 Science
Biological Sciences

2. Learning outcomes Success criteria
Understand the role of chromosomes in inheritance.
State how many chromosomes there are in a human cell.
Explain what is meant by an “inherited trait”.
Name three examples of an inherited trait.
Classify a characteristic as inherited or not.
Name the molecule that is responsible for controlling inherited characteristics.
Use a punnet square to predict the inherited characteristics of offspring, including the ratio of one characteristic to another.
Describe the difference in the genetic make-up of males and females in terms of X and Y chromosomes.
Identify if a person is male or female from a diagram of the chromosomes they have inherited.

4. Learning outcomes Success criteria
Understand the role of chromosomes in inheritance.
State how many chromosomes there are in a human cell.
Explain what is meant by an “inherited trait”.
Name three examples of an inherited trait.
Classify a characteristic as inherited or not.
Name the molecule that is responsible for controlling inherited characteristics.
Use a punnet square to predict the inherited characteristics of offspring, including the ratio of one characteristic to another.
Describe the difference in the genetic make-up of males and females in terms of X and Y chromosomes.
Identify if a person is male or female from a diagram of the chromosomes they have inherited.