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BIO.8.A — Vertical Alignment

Vertical alignment shows student expectations in the same subject area at different grade levels that are related to or build upon one another.

S.7.13.C
compare the results of asexual and sexual reproduction of plants and animals in relation to the diversity of offspring and the changes in the population over time; and
BIO.8.A
analyze the significance of chromosome reduction, independent assortment, and crossing-over during meiosis in increasing diversity in populations of organisms that reproduce sexually; and
ENVIR.5.G
predict changes that may occur in an ecosystem if genetic diversity is increased or decreased.

BIO.8.A — Breakout of skills

Breakouts are the component parts that make up a student expectation. A breakout shows a distinct concept a student should know or a distinct skill that a student should be able to demonstrate.

The student is expected to
analyze the significance of
chromosome reduction in increasing diversity in populations of organisms that reproduce sexually
crossing-over during meiosis in increasing diversity in populations of organisms that reproduce sexually
independent assortment in populations of organisms that reproduce sexually

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