Biology II Genetics · Genetics and Genetic Engineering Applications
Virginia SOL GEN.7
Virginia SOL GEN.7 is part of the Genetics and Genetic Engineering Applications strand in Biology II Genetics (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate practical applications of genetics and genetic engineering. Below is what GEN.7 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice GEN.7 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL GEN.7 means
Investigate practical applications of genetics and genetic engineering.
Skills you’ll practice for GEN.7
- Research how genetics and genetic engineering are being used in different fields.
- Make, support, and evaluate a claim about how genetic engineering could be used to address a medical, health, agricultural, or environmental issue.
- Evaluate information from the popular media about genetic engineering for accuracy, credibility, and bias and compare it with current scientific literature.
Key concepts covered by GEN.7
- genetic engineering applications
- medicine
- agriculture
- environmental science
- biotechnology
- genetic engineering solutions
- medical applications
- agricultural applications
- environmental applications
- ethical considerations
- media literacy
- genetic engineering information
- accuracy assessment
- credibility evaluation
- bias detection
- scientific literature comparison
How to study and practice SOL GEN.7
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether GEN.7 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.7
What is Virginia SOL GEN.7?
SOL GEN.7 is a Biology II Genetics Standard of Learning in the Genetics and Genetic Engineering Applications strand. It expects students to investigate practical applications of genetics and genetic engineering.
What skills does SOL GEN.7 cover?
SOL GEN.7 is assessed on 3 skills: research how genetics and genetic engineering are being used in different fields; make, support, and evaluate a claim about how genetic engineering could be used to address a medical, health, agricultural, or environmental issue; evaluate information from the popular media about genetic engineering for accuracy, credibility, and bias and compare it with current scientific literature.
What strand of Biology II Genetics is SOL GEN.7 in?
SOL GEN.7 belongs to the Genetics and Genetic Engineering Applications reporting strand of the Biology II Genetics Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL GEN.7?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether GEN.7 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.