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Meiosis, Gametogenesis, and Reproductive Strategies
9th Grade · Science · Open Global Science
6 lessons
Goal
Explain how meiosis generates diverse haploid gametes and evaluate the evolutionary trade-offs of sexual and asexual reproduction.
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Curriculum Framework
9th Grade · Science · Open Global Science
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Explain DNA molecular architecture, the universality of the genetic code, and the sequential processes of transcription and translation.
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Meiosis, Gametogenesis, and Reproductive Strategies
Explain how meiosis generates diverse haploid gametes and evaluate the evolutionary trade-offs of sexual and asexual reproduction.
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7 lessons
Mendelian Genetics, Non-Mendelian Inheritance, and Pedigrees
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7 lessons
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Natural Selection, Evolutionary Evidence, and Phylogeny
Analyze mechanisms of natural selection, synthesize multiple lines of evolutionary evidence, and interpret phylogenetic trees showing evolutionary relationships.