Cells and Cell Theory
Virginia SOL LS.2
Investigate and understand that all living things are composed of cells and the role of cell theory in supporting life processes.
What students need to be able to do
- Recognize that all living things are composed of one or more cells.
- Describe how the development of the cell theory demonstrates the nature of science.
- Describe how cell structure and organelles support life processes.
- Compare and contrast plant and animal cells and how they support life processes.
- Explain how cell division is the mechanism for growth and reproduction.
- Explain how cellular transport (osmosis and diffusion) is important for life processes.