Science Concepts Biology

Knowledge and Skills Statement

Science concepts--mechanisms of genetics. The student knows the role of nucleic acid in gene expression.
Glossary terms and definitions are consistent across kindergarten through high school in the TEKS Guide. The definitions are intended to give educators a common understanding of the terms regardless of what grade level they teach. Glossary definitions are not intended for use with students.

describes how certain proteins are manufactured according to a recipe found within the DNA; the mechanism by which certain genes are turned on, up, down, or off, resulting in variations in the amount of product they produce

long-chain polymeric biomolecule; main information-carrying molecule of the cell; determines the inherited characteristics of every living thing