Biology Content Targets
Target Set 4 – Cellular Structure & Function
 I can apply all lab/activity concepts, skills, and results from this unit as specific support of the
targets listed below.
 I can integrate two or more targets together into one cohesive idea or explanation.
 I can use the BioThemes to connect unit content in a detailed and reflective manner, citing
specific examples from the unit.
4.1
I can state the three main ideas of the Cell Theory. (Cell Theory TedEd Video:
http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-wacky-history-of-cell-theory )
4.2
I can compare and contrast characteristics of prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells.(
http://www.life.umd.edu/classroom/bsci424/BSCI223WebSiteFiles/ProkaryoticvsEukar
yotic.htm )
4.3
I can explain the endosymbiotic theory (that some structures in the modern eukaryotic
cell developed from early prokaryotes, such as mitochondria, and in plants,
chloroplasts). (Endosymbiotic Hypothesis Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQmAnmLZtE)
4.4
I can identify the similarities and differences between plant cells and animal cells.
(Cell Parts Notes from http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/cells/insideacell/)
4.5
I can list the major cell organelles and describe the functions of each: cell wall, plasma
membrane, vacuole(s), nucleus, nucleoli, chloroplast, mitochondria, golgi
apparatus, endoplasmic reticulum (smooth and rough), ribosome, lysosome. (Cell
Parts Notes from http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/cells/insideacell/)
4.6
I can explain how cell structure is related to cell function. (Cell Parts Notes from
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/cells/insideacell/)
Membrane and Transport
4.7
I can explain the structure of the plasma membrane (phospholipid bilayer) and
describe its role in regulating the flow of substances in and out of the cell body.
(Passive Transport notes and Tonicity Problem Set)
4.8
I can compare the processes of simple diffusion, facilitated diffusion, and osmosis.
(Passive Transport notes and Tonicity Problem Set)
4.9
I can describe how the presence of a concentration gradient influences the process of
diffusion. (Passive Transport notes and Tonicity Problem Set)
4.10
I can explain the effect of hypotonic, isotonic, and hypertonic solutions on plant and
animal cells (i.e. plasmolysis and cytolysis), and the importance of turgor pressure for
plants. (Passive Transport notes and Tonicity Problem Set)
4.11
I can distinguish between passive transport and active transport. (Active Transport
notes and Tonicity Problem Set)
4.12
I can describe the processes of endocytosis and exocytosis. (Active Transport notes
and Tonicity Problem Set)
Cell Division
4.13
I can explain why cells are so small based on surface area to volume ratios and rates
of diffusion. (Group Googledoc:Cell Cycle notes)
4.14
I can explain cell division, growth, and development as a consequence of an increase in
cell number, cell size, and/or cell products. (Group Googledoc:Cell Cycle notes)
4.15
I can identify why cells divide: growth, repair, and reproduction. (Group
Googledoc:Cell Cycle notes)
4.16
I can describe the key events of each phase of the cell cycle: G1, S, G2 (collectively
called interphase), and mitosis. (Group Googledoc:Cell Cycle notes)
4.17
I can describe the key events of each of the four stages in mitosis: prophase,
metaphase, anaphase, telophase. (Group Googledoc:Cell Cycle notes)
4.18
I can differentiate between mitosis and cytokinesis. (Group Googledoc:Cell Cycle
notes)
4.19
I can identify a cell in each of the different phases of mitosis in a diagram or image of a
cell, or under the microscope. (Mitosis Activity with Onion Root Tip and Whitefish
Blastodisc)
4.20
I can compare the process of cytokinesis in an animal cell and a plant cell. (Group
Googledoc:Cell Cycle notes)
4.21
I can explain the consequences of an error in the regulation of the cell cycle (i.e. cancer
cells). (Aging Notes and Discussion)