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CTE.HSMT.A.3.4 (Career Technical Education – Pathways)


Standard Identifier: CTE.HSMT.A.3.4
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:
Employ standard protein techniques, including antibody production, enzyme assays, spectrophotometry, gel electrophoresis, and chromatography and document and evaluate results.

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