Understands and applies knowledge of the cell
The "cell" is an essential concept of a world-class secondary science curriculum. Included is the following content:
Underlying Principles
- Structures and functions
- Cell structures underlie functions
- Cell membranes; absorption and transport
- Basic cell processes
- Enzymes catalyze reactions
- Food molecules break down to provide molecules for synthesis
- Cell respiration breaks down complex molecules to provide energy
- DNA contains genetic information that directs cell functions
- DNA directs protein synthesis
- Cell regulation controls molecule synthesis and breakdown, cell growth and division
- Photosynthesis links sun energy to usable energy
- Basic process of photosynthesis
- Chlorophyll is the site of photosynthesis
- Multicellular organisms develop from one cell by differentiation
- Differentiation and development is regulated by genes