TEKS 112.42(c)(7)(D)
discuss the importance of molecular technologies such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR), gel electrophoresis, and genetic engineering that are applicable in current research and engineering practices.
Source: Texas Administrative Code §112.42 (Chapter 112) · Adopted 2020
Knowledge & Skills 112.42(c)(7)
Science concepts--mechanisms of genetics
The student knows the role of nucleic acids in gene expression. The student is expected to:
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Other expectations under 112.42(c)(7)
- TEKS 112.42(c)(7)(A) identify components of DNA, explain how the nucleotide sequence specifies some traits of an organism, and examine scientific explanations for the origin of DNA;
- TEKS 112.42(c)(7)(B) describe the significance of gene expression and explain the process of protein synthesis using models of DNA and ribonucleic acid (RNA);
- TEKS 112.42(c)(7)(C) identify and illustrate changes in DNA and evaluate the significance of these changes; and