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understanding of the pattern of passage (transmission) of
genes from parent to offspring.
11.2, 12.1, 12.2, 13.1, 14.2, 17.1, 17.4
3.A.4. The inheritance pattern of many traits cannot be
explained by simple Mendelian genetics.
4.3, 12.2, 13.1
Enduring understanding 3.B. Expression of genetic
information involves cellular and molecular mechanisms.
Chapter/Key Concepts
3.B.1. Gene regulation results in differential gene expression,
leading to cell specialization.
7.3, 7.6, 16.1, 16.2, 16.3, 16.4, 16.5, 17.3
3.B.2. A variety of intercellular and intracellular signal
transmissions mediate gene expression.
9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 15.3, 17.1
Enduring understanding 3.C. The processing of genetic
information is imperfect and is a source of genetic variation.
Chapter/Key Concepts
3.C.1. Changes in genotype can result in changes in
phenotype.
5.3, 11.2, 13.1, 13.2, 14.6, 15.1, 17.1, 18.1,
19.1, 19.3
3.C.2. Biological systems have multiple processes that
increase genetic variation.
11.2, 13.1, 14.1, 14.6, 15.2, 17.1, 20.3, 21.2,
22.4
3.C.3. Viral replication results in genetic variation, and viral
infection can introduce genetic variation into the hosts.
21.1, 21.2
Enduring understanding 3.D. Cells communicate by
generating, transmitting and receiving chemical signals
Chapter/Key Concepts
3.D.1. Cell communication processes share common features
that reflect a shared evolutionary history.
4.6, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 10.4, 37.2, 37.3
3.D.2. Cells communicate with each other through direct
contact with other cells or from a distance via chemical
signaling.
9.1, 9.3
3.D.3. Signal transduction pathways link signal reception with
cellular response.
9.1, 9.2
3.D.4. Changes in signal transduction pathways can alter
cellular response.
9.2, 9.3, 9.4
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Big Idea 3: Living systems store, retrieve, transmit and respond to information
essential to life processes.
Enduring understanding 3.E. Transmission of information
results in changes within and between biological systems.
Chapter/Key Concepts
3.E.1. Individuals can act on information and communicate it
to others.
9.2, 9.4, 21.2, 36.1, 36.2, 36.3, 36.4, 36.5
3.E.2. Animals have nervous systems that detect external and
internal signals, transmit and integrate information, and
produce responses.
6.1, 35.1, 35.2, 35.3, 35.4
Big Idea 4: Biological systems interact, and these systems and their interactions
possess complex properties.
Enduring understanding 4.A Interactions within biological systems lead
to complex properties.
Chapter/Key Concepts
4.A.1. The subcomponents of biological molecules and their sequence
determine the properties of that molecule.
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 5.2, 6.2, 14.1,
14.3, 14.4, 17.1
4.A.2. The structure and function of subcellular components, and their
interactions, provide essential cellular processes.
3.4, 4.3, 4.4, 4.6, 10.3, 15.3
4.A.3. Interactions between external stimuli and regulated gene
expression result in specialization of cells, tissues and organs.
16.1, 22.3, 43.6, 43.7
4.A.4. Organisms exhibit complex properties due to interactions between
their constituent parts.
15.2, 17.1, 18.1, 22.3, 22.5, 30.5,
33.3, 34.3
4.A.5. Communities are composed of populations of organisms that
interact in complex ways.
22.5, 23.5, 45.5, 45.6
4.A.6. Interactions among living systems and with their environment
result in the movement of matter and energy.
3.2, 3.3, 6.2, 6.3, 6.6, 7.5, 7.6, 8.2,
10.3, 18.1, 23.1, 22.4, 45.2, 45.6,
46.2, 47.3
Enduring understanding 4.B Competition and cooperation are
important aspects of biological systems.
Chapter/Key Concepts
4.B.1. Interactions between molecules affect their structure and function.
3.5, 5.2, 6.2, 6.5, 8.3
4.B.2. Cooperative interactions within organisms promote efficiency in
the use of energy and matter.
4.3, 7.3, 7.6, 45.6
4.B.3. Interactions between and within populations influence patterns of
species distribution and abundance.
45.4, 45.6
4.B.4. Distribution of local and global ecosystems changes over time.