Biology II Genetics · Gene Expression
Virginia SOL GEN.3
Virginia SOL GEN.3 is part of the Gene Expression strand in Biology II Genetics (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate mechanisms of gene expression regulation in organisms. Below is what GEN.3 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice GEN.3 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL GEN.3 means
Investigate mechanisms of gene expression regulation in organisms.
Skills you’ll practice for GEN.3
- Describe the mechanisms for regulation of gene expression in prokaryotes and eukaryotes at the transcription and translation levels.
- Make, support, and evaluate a claim about the role of introns and exons in gene expression.
- Explain the effect of different environmental conditions on phenotypic expression resulting from the same genotype.
- Make, support, and evaluate a claim about the benefits of exercise, diet, and other lifestyle factors or family history on epigenetic gene expression.
Key concepts covered by GEN.3
- gene regulation
- prokaryotes
- eukaryotes
- transcription regulation
- translation regulation
- introns
- exons
- gene expression
- splicing
- alternative splicing
- environmental conditions
- phenotypic expression
- genotype
- epigenetics
- phenotypic plasticity
- epigenetic gene expression
- exercise benefits
- diet effects
- lifestyle factors
- family history
How to study and practice SOL GEN.3
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether GEN.3 is already solid, then work each skill above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see our Virginia SOL practice tests guide and how to study for the SOL test.
Frequently asked questions about SOL GEN.3
What is Virginia SOL GEN.3?
SOL GEN.3 is a Biology II Genetics Standard of Learning in the Gene Expression strand. It expects students to investigate mechanisms of gene expression regulation in organisms.
What skills does SOL GEN.3 cover?
SOL GEN.3 is assessed on 4 skills: describe the mechanisms for regulation of gene expression in prokaryotes and eukaryotes at the transcription and translation levels; make, support, and evaluate a claim about the role of introns and exons in gene expression; explain the effect of different environmental conditions on phenotypic expression resulting from the same genotype; make, support, and evaluate a claim about the benefits of exercise, diet, and other lifestyle factors or family history on epigenetic gene expression.
What strand of Biology II Genetics is SOL GEN.3 in?
SOL GEN.3 belongs to the Gene Expression reporting strand of the Biology II Genetics Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL GEN.3?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether GEN.3 is already solid, then work the 4 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.