B.1.25 Explain that gene mutation in a cell can result in
uncontrolled cell division, called cancer. Also know that exposure of cells to
certain chemicals and radiation increases mutations and thus increases the
chance of cancer.
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Molecules and Cells |
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B.1.7 Explain that complex interactions among the different
kinds of molecules in the cell cause distinct cycles of activities, such as
growth and division. Note that cell behavior can also be affected by
molecules from other parts of the organism, such as hormones. |
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Developmental and
Organismal Biology |
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B.1.11 Describe that through biogenesis all organisms begin
their life cycles as a single cell and that in multicellular organisms,
successive generations of embryonic cells form by cell division. |
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B.1.17 Understand that and describe how the maintenance of a
relatively stable internal environment is required for the continuation of
life and explain how stability is challenged by changing physical, chemical,
and environmental conditions, as well as the presence of disease agents. |
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B.1.20 Recognize that and describe how the human immune system
is designed to protect against microscopic organisms and foreign substances
that enter from outside the body and against some cancer cells that arise
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Genetics
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B.1.21 Understand and explain that the information passed from
parents to offspring is transmitted by means of genes which are coded in DNA
molecules. |
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B.1.23 Understand that and describe how inserting, deleting, or
substituting DNA segments can alter a gene. Recognize that an altered gene
may be passed on to every cell that develops from it, and that the resulting
features may help, harm, or have little or no effect on the offspringÕs
success in its environment. |
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B.1.24 Explain that gene mutations can be caused by such things
as radiation and chemicals. Understand that when they occur in sex cells, the
mutations can be passed on to offspring; if they occur in other cells, they
can be passed on to descendant cells only. |
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B.1.26 Demonstrate how the genetic information in DNA molecules
provides instructions for assembling protein molecules and that this is
virtually the same mechanism for all life forms. |
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Evolution |
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Ecology |
Historical
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