Biodiversity, Taxonomic Domains, and the Tree of Life

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Goal

Classify organisms across three domains and major kingdoms using cladistics, dichotomous keys, and structural/life-cycle adaptations.

Using Dichotomous Keys for Identification

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Curriculum Framework

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Explain the molecular mechanisms of the central dogma, including transcription, RNA processing, translation, and eukaryotic gene regulation.

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Analyze the molecular origins of point mutations, chromosomal aberrations, mutagenic agents, and the multi-step genetic basis of cancer.

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Evaluate recombinant DNA techniques, genomics tools, stem cell therapies, cloning, and ethical considerations in biotechnology.

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Synthesize evolutionary lines of evidence, quantify allele frequency shifts, model natural selection, and trace hominin phylogeny.

8 lessons

Classify organisms across three domains and major kingdoms using cladistics, dichotomous keys, and structural/life-cycle adaptations.