Identify the parts and functions of a cell.

Identification should include

  • the parts of a cell, as well as the location and function of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA) within a cell
  • the units of organization in the body from simplest (i.e., cells) to the most complex (i.e., systems).

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What is the relationship between cell shapes and cell functions?
  • What are the functions of the major organelles?
  • How does DNA affect genetics?
  • What is mitosis?