SB1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to analyze the nature of the relationships between structures and functions in living cells

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  1. homeostasis
    metabolic equilibrium maintained by biological mechanisms
    Construct an explanation of how cell structures and organelles (including nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane, cell wall, chloroplasts, lysosome, Golgi, endoplasmic reticulum, vacuoles, ribosomes, and mitochondria) interact as a system to maintain homeostasis. b.
  2. organelle
    a specialized part of a cell; analogous to an organ
    Construct an explanation of how cell structures and organelles (including nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane, cell wall, chloroplasts, lysosome, Golgi, endoplasmic reticulum, vacuoles, ribosomes, and mitochondria) interact as a system to maintain homeostasis. b.
  3. photosynthesis
    formation of compounds in plants aided by radiant energy
    Ask questions to investigate and provide explanations about the roles of photosynthesis and respiration in the cycling of matter and flow of energy within the cell (e.g., single-celled alga).
  4. mitosis
    the process by which a cell divides into two new cells
    Develop and use models to explain the role of cellular reproduction (including binary fission, mitosis, and meiosis) in maintaining genetic continuity. c.
  5. cytoplasm
    the substance inside a cell, not including the nucleus
    Construct an explanation of how cell structures and organelles (including nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane, cell wall, chloroplasts, lysosome, Golgi, endoplasmic reticulum, vacuoles, ribosomes, and mitochondria) interact as a system to maintain homeostasis. b.
  6. vacuole
    a tiny cavity filled with fluid in the cytoplasm of a cell
    Construct an explanation of how cell structures and organelles (including nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane, cell wall, chloroplasts, lysosome, Golgi, endoplasmic reticulum, vacuoles, ribosomes, and mitochondria) interact as a system to maintain homeostasis. b.
  7. clarification
    the act of removing solid particles from a liquid
    (Clarification statement: The function of proteins as enzymes is limited to a conceptual understanding.) d.
  8. osmosis
    diffusion of molecules through a semipermeable membrane
    Plan and carry out investigations to determine the role of cellular transport (e.g., active, passive, and osmosis) in maintaining homeostasis. e.
  9. fission
    reproduction of a unicellular organism by cell division
    Develop and use models to explain the role of cellular reproduction (including binary fission, mitosis, and meiosis) in maintaining genetic continuity. c.
  10. conceptual
    being or characterized by ideas or their formation
    (Clarification statement: The function of proteins as enzymes is limited to a conceptual understanding.) d.
  11. respiration
    a single complete act of breathing in and out
    Ask questions to investigate and provide explanations about the roles of photosynthesis and respiration in the cycling of matter and flow of energy within the cell (e.g., single-celled alga).
  12. binary
    of or pertaining to a number system having 2 as its base
    Develop and use models to explain the role of cellular reproduction (including binary fission, mitosis, and meiosis) in maintaining genetic continuity. c.
  13. enzyme
    a complex protein produced by cells that acts as a catalyst
    (Clarification statement: The function of proteins as enzymes is limited to a conceptual understanding.) d.
  14. carbohydrate
    an essential component of living cells and source of energy
    Construct arguments supported by evidence to relate the structure of macromolecules (carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids) to their interactions in carrying out cellular processes.
  15. protein
    an organic compound essential to living cells
    Construct arguments supported by evidence to relate the structure of macromolecules (carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids) to their interactions in carrying out cellular processes.
  16. interaction
    mutual or reciprocal dealings or influence
    Construct arguments supported by evidence to relate the structure of macromolecules (carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids) to their interactions in carrying out cellular processes.
  17. electron
    an elementary particle with negative charge
    (Clarification statement: Instruction should focus on understanding the inputs, outputs, and functions of photosynthesis and respiration and the functions of the major sub-processes of each including glycolysis, Krebs cycle, electron transport chain, light reactions, and Calvin cycle
  18. cell
    the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms
    Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to analyze the nature of the relationships between structures and functions in living cells. a.
  19. nucleus
    a part of the cell responsible for growth and reproduction
    Construct an explanation of how cell structures and organelles (including nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane, cell wall, chloroplasts, lysosome, Golgi, endoplasmic reticulum, vacuoles, ribosomes, and mitochondria) interact as a system to maintain homeostasis. b.
  20. membrane
    a sheet of tissue that lines or connects organs or cells
    Construct an explanation of how cell structures and organelles (including nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane, cell wall, chloroplasts, lysosome, Golgi, endoplasmic reticulum, vacuoles, ribosomes, and mitochondria) interact as a system to maintain homeostasis. b.
  21. genetic
    relating to the study of heredity and variation in organisms
    Develop and use models to explain the role of cellular reproduction (including binary fission, mitosis, and meiosis) in maintaining genetic continuity. c.
  22. reproduction
    the act of making copies
    Develop and use models to explain the role of cellular reproduction (including binary fission, mitosis, and meiosis) in maintaining genetic continuity. c.
  23. cycle
    a periodically repeated sequence of events
    (Clarification statement: Instruction should focus on understanding the inputs, outputs, and functions of photosynthesis and respiration and the functions of the major sub-processes of each including glycolysis, Krebs cycle, electron transport chain, light reactions, and Calvin cycle
  24. analyze
    break down into components or essential features
    Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to analyze the nature of the relationships between structures and functions in living cells. a.
  25. energy
    forceful exertion
    Ask questions to investigate and provide explanations about the roles of photosynthesis and respiration in the cycling of matter and flow of energy within the cell (e.g., single-celled alga).
  26. investigate
    conduct an inquiry of
    Ask questions to investigate and provide explanations about the roles of photosynthesis and respiration in the cycling of matter and flow of energy within the cell (e.g., single-celled alga).
  27. system
    a group of independent elements comprising a unified whole
    Construct an explanation of how cell structures and organelles (including nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane, cell wall, chloroplasts, lysosome, Golgi, endoplasmic reticulum, vacuoles, ribosomes, and mitochondria) interact as a system to maintain homeostasis. b.
  28. matter
    that which has mass and occupies space
    Ask questions to investigate and provide explanations about the roles of photosynthesis and respiration in the cycling of matter and flow of energy within the cell (e.g., single-celled alga).
Created on Sun Aug 30 16:31:14 EDT 2020

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