Understands and applies knowledge of the molecular basis of heredity
The "molecular basis of heredity" is an essential concept of a world-class secondary curriculum. Included is the following content:
DNA and genetic coding
- DNA structure specifies genetic information in genes
- DNA Replication
- Biotechnology
- Bioinformatics
- Human Genome
- DNA forms chromosomes
- Organisms have 2 copies of each chromosome
- Humans have 22 chromosome pairs plus two sex chromosomes
- Sex cells (sperm and egg) transmit genetic information
- Variability occurs as a result of fertilization
- Mutations occur spontaneously
- Effects of mutations caused by environmental factors (mutagens)