LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 3

The learner will develop an understanding of the continuity of life and the changes of organisms over time.

Objective 3.01
Analyze the molecular basis of heredity including:
  • DNA replication.
  • Protein synthesis (transcription, translation).
  • Gene regulation.
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Objective 3.02
Compare and contrast the characteristics of asexual and sexual reproduction.
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Objective 3.03
Interpret and predict patterns of inheritance.
  • Dominant, recessive and intermediate traits.
  • Multiple alleles.
  • Polygenic inheritance.
  • Sex-linked traits.
  • Independent assortment.
  • Test cross.
  • Pedigrees.
  • Punnett squares.
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Objective 3.04
Assess the impact of advances in genomics on individuals and society.
  • Human genome project.
  • Applications of biotechnology.
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Objective 3.05
Examine the development of the theory of evolution by natural selection including:
  • Development of the theory.
  • The origin and history of life.
  • Fossil and biochemical evidence.
  • Mechanisms of evolution.
  • Applications (pesticide and antibiotic resistance).
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