Unit Award Scheme

84798 RELATING THE NATURE OF BLOOD AND DNA TO USE IN PROFILING

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

shown knowledge of

1the composition of blood, ie red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, plasmaStudent completed work
2the four main blood groupsStudent completed work
3where DNA is located in the nucleus of the cellStudent completed work
4that DNA is unique to the individual except for identical twinsStudent completed work
5how children inherit DNA from their parentsStudent completed work
6how charged fragments of DNA move in an electrical field and how this movement can be used to separate themStudent completed work

demonstrated the ability to

7draw conclusion from the results of blood tests and DNA profiling.Student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 18 May 2009Level - Level One