TEKS 8.13(B)
describe the function of genes within chromosomes in determining inherited traits of offspring; and
Source: Texas Administrative Code §112.28 (Chapter 112) · Adopted 2021
Knowledge & Skills 8.13
Organisms and environments
The student knows how cell functions support the health of an organism and how adaptation and variation relate to survival. The student is expected to:
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Other expectations under 8.13
- TEKS 8.13(A) identify the function of the cell membrane, cell wall, nucleus, ribosomes, cytoplasm, mitochondria, chloroplasts, and vacuoles in plant or animal cells;
- TEKS 8.13(C) describe how variations of traits within a population lead to structural, behavioral, and physiological adaptations that influence the likelihood of survival and reproductive succe…