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Biology (4) Science Concepts Biology (4) Science Concepts. The student knows that cells are the basic structures of all living things and have specialized parts that perform functions, and that viruses are different from cells and have different properties and functions. B.4 B
B. 4 (B) Investigate and identify cellular processes including : B.4 (B) Investigate and identify cellular processes including : homeostasis, permeability, energy production, transportation of molecules, disposal of wastes, function of cellular parts, and synthesis of new molecules.
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Biology (6) Science Concepts Biology (6) Science Concepts. The student knows the structures and functions of nucleic acids in the mechanisms of genetics. B.6A B.6B (11th only) B.6C B.6D (10th only)
B.6 (A) describe components of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), and illustrate how information for specifying the traits of an organism is carried in the DNA.
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B.6(B) 11th only - The student is expected to explain replication, transcription, and translation using models of DNA and ribonucleic acid (RNA).
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B.6(C) Identify and illustrate how changes in DNA cause mutations [and evaluate the significance of these changes]
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B.6(D) 10th only – compare genetic variations observed in plants and animals
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Biology (8) Science Concepts Biology (8) Science Concepts. The student knows applications of taxonomy and can identify its limitations. The student is expected to B.8 (C) identify characteristics of kingdoms including monerans, protists, fungi, plants, and animals.** **The TAKS will use the most current classification system.
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Biology (10) Science Concepts Biology (10) Science Concepts. The student knows that, at all levels of nature, living systems are found within other living systems, each with its own boundary and limits . B.10(A) B.10(B) 11th only
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B.10(B) 11th only - The student is expected to compare the interrelationships of organ systems to each other and to the body as a whole.
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