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CTE.HSMT.A.3.1 (Career Technical Education – Pathways)


Standard Identifier: CTE.HSMT.A.3.1
Content Area: Career Technical Education – Pathways
Grade Range: 7-12
Industry Sector: Health Science and Medical Technology
Pathway: Biotechnology Pathway

Pathway Standard:
Demonstrate competencies in the fundamentals of molecular cell biology, including deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and proteins and standard techniques for their purification and manipulation.

Performance Indicator:
Define and describe the structure and function of DNA ribonucleic acid (RNA) and proteins, explain the consequences of DNA mutations on proteins.

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