DNA, Inheritance & Gene Expression — Chapter overview · Life Science: Biology, Grade 10
Use DNA and inheritance models while testing their limits with expression and variation evidence.
Chapter question
How does genetic information contribute to traits without determining every outcome alone?
Units in this chapter
- Unit 6.1 · DNA Structure & Replication
I can describe the structure of DNA, including the double helix and complementary base pairing (A-T, C-G).
- Unit 6.2 · Protein Synthesis
I can describe transcription (DNA to mRNA) and translation (mRNA to protein).
- Unit 6.3 · Mendelian Genetics
I can use a Punnett square to predict the genotype and phenotype ratios of a monohybrid cross.
- Unit 6.4 · Inheritance Beyond One-Gene Models
I can distinguish complete dominance, incomplete dominance, and codominance.
- Unit 6.5 · Gene Regulation, Mutation & Biotechnology
I can connect changes in DNA or regulation with possible protein effects.