MTEL Biology 13 Teacher Certification, 2nd Edition ()

Table of Contents......Page 4
Study Tips......Page 7
Testing Tips......Page 10
0001 Apply procedures for gathering, organizing, interpreting, evaluating, and communicating data......Page 11
0002 Apply principles and procedures of research and experimental design......Page 13
0003 Apply procedures related to the proper use of tools, equipment, and materials (including chemicals and living organisms) commonly used in biology, and practices for maintaining safety during biological investigations.......Page 15
0004 Understand historical and social aspects of biological study and contributions made to biology by various people.......Page 20
0005 Understand the interrelationships between biology, society, technology, and other sciences and disciplines.......Page 22
0006 Analyze the nature of scientific thought and inquiry.......Page 23
0007 Understand processes for decision making related to biological problems and issues......Page 24
0008 Understand cell structure and function and the cell theory......Page 25
0009 Understand the chemical components of living systems and basic principles of biochemistry.......Page 29
0010 Analyze physiological processes of cells.......Page 35
0011 Analyze cell growth, division, and differentiation......Page 44
0012 Understand the principles of taxonomy and classification in biology......Page 50
0013 Analyze reproduction, development, and life cycles of living organisms......Page 52
0014 Analyze the processes used by living organisms to obtain, store, and use energy......Page 55
0015 Analyze the anatomy and physiology of living organisms......Page 56
0016 Understand the structures and functions of the human skeleton, muscular, and integumentary systems......Page 64
0017 Understand the structures and functions of the human circulatory and immune systems......Page 66
0018 Understand the structures and functions of the human respiratory and excretory systems......Page 71
0019 Understand the principles of human nutrition and structures and functions of the human digestive system......Page 74
0020 Understand the structures and functions of the human nervous system and endocrine systems......Page 76
0021 Understand the structures and functions of the human reproductive systems and the processes of embryonic development......Page 79
0022 Understand the principles of Mendelian and non-Mendelian genetics......Page 81
0023 Understand the synthesis of DNA, RNA, and protein......Page 85
0024 Understand genes, chromosomes, and changes in genetic material......Page 91
0025 Analyze the process of natural selection......Page 96
0026 Analyze the theory of evolution......Page 99
0027 Understand populations and communities......Page 103
0028 Understand types and characteristics of ecosystems and biomes and factors affecting their change over time......Page 106
0029 Analyze the cycling of materials through an ecosystem......Page 114
0030 Understand human ecology and the physical and societal effects of human activities on the environment......Page 115
Sample Test......Page 116
Answer Key......Page 142
Rigor Table......Page 143
Rationales with Sample Questions......Page 144