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Biological Structures and Processes (Domain 206)Covered
SMR 206.0001 · Apply knowledge of the characteristics and behavior of the atoms and molecules necessary for life.114 questions · 12 materials · 54 cards · 1 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. Demonstrate knowledge of the chemistry of major elements composing living things (e.g., carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur) and the properties of chemical bonds that join these elements (e.g., covalent, ionic, hydrogen). | S.Elements Used in Life; S.Types of Bonds; S.Hydrogen Bonds | Covered | 30 | 3 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (30 questions, 3 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
| b. Demonstrate knowledge of the physical and chemical properties of common molecules in living things (e.g., water, molecular oxygen, carbon dioxide). | S.Properties of Water; S.Carbon-Based Life | Covered | 19 | 2 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (19 questions, 2 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
| c. Apply knowledge of the structures and functions of biologically important macromolecules (i.e., carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids) and their monomers and of the processes of dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis. | S.Macromolecules | Covered | 13 | 1 | 7 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 1 videos). |
| d. Demonstrate knowledge of the structures of various proteins, their subunits, and the impact of those structures on their functions; and of the structure and function of enzymes in cells, models of enzyme function, and factors that affect enzyme activity. | S.Cellular Features - Form and Function | Covered | 10 | 1 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
| e. Apply knowledge of the structures of DNA and RNA, the impact of those structures on their functions, and the relationship between DNA, alleles, genes, and chromosomes. | S.Structure of DNA and RNA; S.Organization of DNA | Covered | 17 | 2 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (17 questions, 2 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| f. Apply knowledge of DNA replication and the roles of RNA in protein synthesis (i.e., transcription and translation). | S.DNA Replication; S.Transcription; S.Translation | Covered | 25 | 3 | 18 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (25 questions, 3 materials, 18 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR 206.0002 · Apply knowledge of the components of living things.102 questions · 8 materials · 54 cards · 4 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. Apply knowledge of the structure and function of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell organelles and parts (e.g., mitochondrion, ribosome, membrane). | S.Eukaryotic vs Prokaryotic; S.Parts of the Cell | Covered | 39 | 2 | 18 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (39 questions, 2 materials, 18 cards, 2 videos). |
| b. Apply knowledge of the structure of a cell's membrane and its role in passive and active transport (e.g., osmosis, endocytosis, exocytosis) and the maintenance of homeostasis in cells. | S.Membrane Transport - Advanced; S.Structures and Processes of Homeostasis | Covered | 33 | 2 | 15 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (33 questions, 2 materials, 15 cards, 1 videos). |
| c. Apply knowledge of cell theory and the similarities and differences between various cells and nonliving cell-like structures (e.g., viruses, prokaryotic cells, eukaryotic cells). | S.Cell Theory; S.Viruses | Covered | 11 | 2 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (11 questions, 2 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
| d. Demonstrate knowledge of the structures and life-sustaining functions of cells in multicellular organisms, including differentiation of specialized cells. | S.Types of Cells | Covered | 8 | 1 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
| e. Demonstrate knowledge of the hierarchical organization of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems of living things. | S.Cells, Tissues, Organs, Organ Systems | Covered | 11 | 1 | 6 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 1 videos). |
SMR 206.0003 · Demonstrate knowledge of the flow of energy and cycling of matter in different organisms.50 questions · 6 materials · 26 cards · 1 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. Demonstrate knowledge of the processes within photosynthesis (i.e., light-dependent and Calvin cycle), including energy transfer and cycling of reactants and products. | S.Photosynthesis Reactions; S.Photosynthesis | Covered | 16 | 2 | 8 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (16 questions, 2 materials, 8 cards, 1 videos). |
| b. Demonstrate knowledge of the processes within cellular respiration (i.e., glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and electron transport chain) and ATP production in aerobic and anaerobic (fermentation) conditions, including the cycling of reactants and products. | S.Respiration; S.Respiration - Aerobic vs Anaerobic | Covered | 21 | 2 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (21 questions, 2 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
| c. Apply knowledge of the laws of thermodynamics in the cycling of matter and the flow of energy to maintain homeostasis within organisms. | S.Laws of Thermodynamics; S.Applications of Energy Flow and Matter Cycle | Covered | 13 | 2 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (13 questions, 2 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR 206.0004 · Apply knowledge of the maintenance, growth, and reproduction of organisms.113 questions · 10 materials · 65 cards · 2 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. Demonstrate knowledge of the structures and functions of organs and organ systems in plants and animals, including humans, for growth and reproduction. | S.Plant Systems Basics; S.Human Body Systems | Covered | 42 | 2 | 15 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (42 questions, 2 materials, 15 cards, 2 videos). |
| b. Demonstrate knowledge of the processes of mitosis and meiosis, including their major events, functions, and intermediate and final products. | S.Mitosis; S.Meiosis | Covered | 24 | 2 | 30 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (24 questions, 2 materials, 30 cards, 0 videos). |
| c. Apply knowledge of the major events of the cell cycle (e.g., interphase, mitosis, cytokinesis, cell cycle control). | S.The Cell Cycle; S.Cell Growth Issues; S.The Cell Cycle - Regulations and Cancer | Covered | 14 | 3 | 7 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (14 questions, 3 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos). |
| d. Apply knowledge of how the cell cycle relates to the life processes of growth, differentiation, maintenance, and repair in multicellular organisms. | S.Stem Cells and Differentiation | Covered | 10 | 1 | 8 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos). |
| e. Apply knowledge of the types of reproduction, including the advantages and disadvantages between sexual and asexual reproduction. | S.Asexual Reproduction; S.Sexual Reproduction | Covered | 23 | 2 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (23 questions, 2 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
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