The cell is the fundamental unit of structure and function in all living organisms
Describes
the structure and function of cells, explains how new cells are made,
and describes that cells differentiate to perform specific functions:
Understands the three main components
of the Cell Theory (the cell is the fundamental unit of structure and
function in all living organisms, all living things are composed of one
or more cells, all cells come from pre‐existing cells via cell
division).
Describes the processes of mitotic cell division and how they relate to the cell cycle
Describes how cancer relates to the process of cell division
Describes the structure and functions of cellular organelles
Explains that cells differentiate to perform specific functions (example; stem cells, guard cells of the stomata)
