Unit 6: Gene Expression & Regulation

BIG IDEA 3-Information Storage and Transmission- How does gene regulation relate to the continuity of life?

How is the genetic information of a species diversified from generation to generation?

6.1.A-Describe the structures involved in passing hereditary information from one generation to the next.
6.1.B-Describe the characteristics of DNA that allow it to be used as hereditary material.
6.2.A-Describe the mechanisms by which genetic information is copied for transmission between generations.
6.3.A-Describe the mechanisms by which genetic information flows from DNA to RNA to protein.
6.4.A-Explain how the phenotype of an organism is determined by its genotype.
6.5.A- Describe the types of interactions that regulate gene expression.
6.5.B-Explain how the location of regulatory sequences relates to their function.
6.6.A-Explain how the binding of transcription factors to promoter regions affects gene expression and the phenotype of the organism.
6.6.B- Explain the connection between the regulation of gene expression and phenotypic differences in cells and organisms.
6.7.A-Describe the various types of mutation.
6.7.B- Explain how changes in genotype may result in changes in phenotype.
6.7.C-Explain how alterations in DNA sequences contribute to variation that can be subject to natural selection.
6.8.A-Explain the use of genetic engineering techniques in analyzing or manipulating DNA.

6.1 DNA and RNA Structure 1.C Explain biological concepts and processes in applied contexts.

6.2 DNA Replication 2.B Explain relationships between characteristics of biological models in both theoretical and applied contexts.

6.3 Transcription and RNA Processing 2.B Explain relationships between characteristics of biological models in both theoretical and applied contexts.

6.4 Translation 2.D Represent relationships within biological models, including mathematical models, diagrams, flowcharts, and systems.

6.E Predict the causes or effects of a change in, or disruption to, one or more components in a biological system

6.5 Regulation of Gene Expression 6.A- Make a scientific claim.

6.6 Gene Expression and Cell Specialization 6.B- Support a claim with evidence from biological principles, concepts, processes, and data.

6.7 Mutations 2.C Explain how biological models relate to larger principles, concepts, processes, systems, or theories

6.8 Biotechnology 6.D Explain the relationship between experimental results and larger biological concepts, processes, or theories.