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Mechanisms for Inheritance

Virginia SOL BIO.5

Investigate common mechanisms for inheritance and genetic variation.

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What students need to be able to do

  • Describe the structure of DNA and its role as the foundation for protein synthesis.
  • Explain how the structural model of DNA has developed over time.
  • Explain how the variety of traits in an organism results from the expression of various combinations of alleles.
  • Explain the role of meiosis in genetic variation between generations.
  • Discuss the biological and ethical implications of synthetic biology.