Curriculum Expectations:
Big Ideas: Molecular Genetics
DNA contains all the genetic information for any living organism.
Overall Expectations
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Description
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D2
D3 |
Investigate, through laboratory activities, the structures of cell components and their roles in processes that occur within the cell
Demonstrate an understanding of concepts related to molecular genetics, and how genetic modification is applied in industry and agriculture
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Specific Expectations
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Description
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D2.1
D2.2
D2.3 D3.1 |
Use appropriate terminology related to molecular genetics, including, but not limited to: polymerase I, II, and III, DNA ligase, helicase, Okazaki fragment, mRNA, rRNA, tRNA, codon, anticodon, translation, transcription, and ribosome subunits [C]
Analyze a simulated strand of DNA to determine the genetic code and base pairing of DNA (e.g., determine base sequences of DNA for a protein; analyze base sequences in DNA to recognize an anomaly) [AI]
Conduct an investigation to extract DNA from a specimen of plant or animal protein [PR]
Explain the current model of DNA replication, and describe the different repair mechanisms that can correct mistakes in DNA sequencing
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