Access Point #: SC.7.L.16.In.4

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Recognize that science processes (biotechnology) have been used to develop new foods and medicines.

General Information

Number: SC.7.L.16.In.4

Category: Independent

Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08

Big Idea: Heredity and Reproduction :

A. Reproduction is characteristic of living things and is essential for the survival of species.

B. Genetic information is passed from generation to generation by DNA; DNA controls the traits of an organism.

C. Changes in the DNA of an organism can cause changes in traits, and manipulation of DNA in organisms has led to genetically modified organisms.

Related Benchmarks

This access point is an alternate version of the following benchmark(s).

This access point is part of these courses.

2002070: M/J Comprehensive Science 2

2002080: M/J Comprehensive Science 2, Advanced

2000010: M/J Life Science

2000020: M/J Life Science, Advanced

7820016: Access M/J Comprehensive Science 2

2002085: M/J Comprehensive Science 2 Accelerated Honors

7920035: Fundamental Integrated Science 2

7920040: Fundamental Integrated Science 3

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