The HSC Biology Podcast

Module 6: Mutations - Point, Chromosomal, Somatic and Germline

Compare the causes, processes and effects of different types of mutation, including but not limited to:
-       point mutation
-       chromosomal mutation
Distinguish between somatic mutations and germ-line mutations and their effect on an organism.Thanks to STEM Reactor for sponsoring this podcast. They provide everything you need to do biotechnology at school, check them out at www.stemreactor.com.au

Module 5: Prof. Vanessa Hayes on Human Origins and Interdisciplinary Research

Investigate the use of data analysis from a large-scale collaborative project to identify trends, patterns and relationships,  for example:
-        population genetics relating to human evolution.
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Module 6: Mutations - Electromagnetic, Chemical and Naturally Occurring Mutagens

Inquiry Question: How does mutation introduce new alleles into a population?Explain how a range of mutagens operate, including but not limited to:
-       electromagnetic radiation sources
-       chemicals
-       naturally occurring mutagensThanks to STEM Reactor for sponsoring this podcast. They provide everything you need to do biotechnology at school, check them out at www.stemreactor.com.au

Module 5: Lauren McKnight - DNA Sequencing, Profiling and Genotyping Technologies

An awesome interview with Lauren McKnight from the Garvan Institute on all things genetic sequencing, profiling and genotyping. Covering the following key point:Investigate the use of technologies to determine inheritance patterns in a population using, for example: (ACSBL064, ACSBL085)
- DNA sequencing and profiling (ACSBL086)Thanks to STEM Reactor for sponsoring this podcast. They provide everything you need to do biotechnology at school, check them out at www.stemreactor.com.au

Module 5: Pedigrees, Punnet Squares and Population Genetics (SNP's)

Model the formation of new combinations of genotypes produced during meiosis, including but not limited to:
–    constructing and interpreting information and data from pedigrees and Punnett squares
Collect, record and present data to represent frequencies of characteristics in a population, in order to identify trends, patterns, relationships and limitations in data, for example:  
–      examining frequency data
–      analysing single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP)Thanks to STEM Reactor for sponsoring this podcast. They provide everything you need to do biotechnology at school, check them out at www.stemreactor.com.au

Module 5: Interpreting Inheritance Patterns

Model the formation of new combinations of genotypes produced during meiosis, including but not limited to:
–    interpreting examples of autosomal, sex-linkage, co-dominance, incomplete dominance and multiple alleles. Thanks to STEM Reactor for sponsoring this podcast. They provide everything you need to do biotechnology at school, check them out at www.stemreactor.com.au

Module 5: Meiosis, Crossing Over, Independent Assortment, Random Segregation, Fertilisation and Mutation

Covering the following points:
Conduct practical investigations to predict variations in the genotype of offspring by modelling meiosis, including the crossing over of homologous chromosomes, fertilisation and mutations
Also went through Independent Assortment and Random SegregationThanks to STEM Reactor for sponsoring this podcast. They provide everything you need to do biotechnology at school, check them out at www.stemreactor.com.au

Module 5: Polypeptide Synthesis and the Structure and Function of Proteins

Transcription and Translation
Importance of mRNA and tRNA
Function/importance of polypeptide synthesis 
Genes/environment affect phenotypic expression 
Structure/function of proteinsThanks to STEM Reactor for sponsoring this podcast. They provide everything you need to do biotechnology at school, check them out at www.stemreactor.com.au

Module 5: Importance of Cell Replication + Forms of DNA in Eukaryotes and Prokaryotes

Key points addressed:
Assess the effect of the cell replication processes on the continuity of species
Construct appropriate representations to model and compare the forms in which DNA exists in eukaryotes and prokaryotesThanks to STEM Reactor for sponsoring this podcast. They provide everything you need to do biotechnology at school, check them out at www.stemreactor.com.au

Module 5: The Cell Cycle and DNA

Covering the following points:Model the processes involved in cell replication, including but not limited to:
mitosis and meiosis
DNA replication using the Watson and Crick DNA model, including nucleotide composition, pairing and bonding Thanks to STEM Reactor for sponsoring this podcast. They provide everything you need to do biotechnology at school, check them out at www.stemreactor.com.au