Biology II Genetics · Complex Inheritance
Virginia SOL GEN.5
Virginia SOL GEN.5 is part of the Complex Inheritance strand in Biology II Genetics (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate inheritance patterns beyond Mendelian genetics. Below is what GEN.5 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice GEN.5 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL GEN.5 means
Investigate inheritance patterns beyond Mendelian genetics.
Skills you’ll practice for GEN.5
- Apply rules of probability and statistics to determine if the actual results of a genetic cross fit the predicted results.
- Develop and use a model to explain Mendelian and non-Mendelian patterns of inheritance, gene linkage, and chromosome mapping (polygenic inheritance, incomplete dominance, sex-linked inheritance, and codominance).
- Make, support, and evaluate a claim about the importance of mitochondrial DNA.
Key concepts covered by GEN.5
- probability rules
- statistical analysis
- genetic cross
- predicted vs. actual results
- chi-square test
- Mendelian inheritance
- non-Mendelian inheritance
- gene linkage
- chromosome mapping
- polygenic inheritance
- incomplete dominance
- sex-linked inheritance
- codominance
- mitochondrial DNA
- maternal inheritance
- cellular energy
- genetic disorders
- evolutionary significance
How to study and practice SOL GEN.5
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether GEN.5 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.5
What is Virginia SOL GEN.5?
SOL GEN.5 is a Biology II Genetics Standard of Learning in the Complex Inheritance strand. It expects students to investigate inheritance patterns beyond Mendelian genetics.
What skills does SOL GEN.5 cover?
SOL GEN.5 is assessed on 3 skills: apply rules of probability and statistics to determine if the actual results of a genetic cross fit the predicted results; develop and use a model to explain Mendelian and non-Mendelian patterns of inheritance, gene linkage, and chromosome mapping (polygenic inheritance, incomplete dominance, sex-linked inheritance, and codominance); make, support, and evaluate a claim about the importance of mitochondrial DNA.
What strand of Biology II Genetics is SOL GEN.5 in?
SOL GEN.5 belongs to the Complex Inheritance reporting strand of the Biology II Genetics Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL GEN.5?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether GEN.5 is already solid, then work the 3 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.