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Science Biology	Overview Biology 1 is a laboratory-oriented course designed to give students a background in biological concepts as well as experience in using the methods of scientific inquiry. The course focuses on the life processes that occur within the cell, the anatomy and physiology of complex multicellular organisms, and the ways by which life forms reproduce, develop, and adapt to conditions in their environment. The course includes a unit on human life education that addresses the topics of human reproduction and human development. Parents have the option of withdrawing their children from any or all topics included in the state-mandated Family Life Education portion. Students opting-out will be provided with alternative biology lessons. If dissections are a part of the laboratory experience, alternatives are available. Students are required to take the Standards of Learning End Of Course Test

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UNDERSTAND MECHANISMS OF INHERITANCE AND PROTEIN SYNTHESIS

6.a

Understand Cell Growth and Division

6.a.1

Describe the cell cycle, including interphase, mitosis and cytokinesis

6.a.2

Compare and contrast the processes and function of mitosis and meiosis

6.b

Understand Gamete Formation

6.b.1

Describe meiosis

6.b.2

Recall that fertilization occurs when two haploid gametes combine

6.c

Understand Cell Specialization

6.c.1

Recognize that stem cells precede cell differentiation

6.d

Predict Trait Inheritance Based on the Mendelian Laws of Heredity

6.d.1

Recall that Mendel used probability to determine inheritance patterns

6.d.2

Identify genotype and phenotype

6.d.3

Construct Punnett squares to predict the outcome of monohybrid crosses

6.d.4

Predict possible gametes in dihybrid crosses

6.e

Understand Genetic Variations

6.e.1

Cite examples of genetically determined traits or human diseases

6.e.2

Explain the causes of genetic recombination

6.e.3

Differentiate between different types of gene mutations

6.e.4

Describe causes of DNA mutations and how they can change proteins

6.e.5

Distinguish between gene and chromosomal mutations in human diseases

6.e.6

Interpret a karyotype

6.e.7

Recognize the difference between germ and somatic cell mutations

6.e.8

Summarize the importance of meiosis to genetic variety

6.e.9

Distinguish between autosomes and sex chromosomes

6.f

Understand the Structure, Function and Replication of Nucleic Acids

6.f.1

Explain the double helix structure of DNA base pairing

6.f.2

Understand DNA replication, including the role of enzymes

6.f.3

Contrast the structure and nature of DNA and RNA

6.g

Understand Events Involved in the Construction of Proteins

6.g.1

Recognize that DNA contains the genetic code

6.g.2

Demonstrate protein synthesis including transcription and translation

6.g.3

Describe the structure of the chromosome

6.h

Understand the Use, Limitations and Misuse of Genetic Information

6.h.1

Be aware of the social and ethical issues arising from the use of DNA

6.i

Understand the Impact of DNA Technologies

6.i.1

Understand DNA technology including DNA fingerprinting

6.i.2

Understand the Human Genome Project

6.i.3

Distinguish between different types of genetic engineering

6.i.4

Discuss DNA technology and its impact on society

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