Compare and contrast a variety of specialized cells based on their structure and function.
Describe the process of differentiation and how cells with the same DNA become different cell types.
Describe how cells communicate and how this communication affects differentiation.
Compare and contrast embryonic and adult stem cells
Describe the process of passive transport and more specifically diffusion and osmosis
Describe the plasma membrane and how this organelle works to control homeostasis
Explain changes in the cell as the cell is placed in different solutions. (osmotic pressure)
Describe the process of active transport and how this differs from passive transport.
Outline the cell cycles (include G1, S, G2, Mitosis and Cytokinesis).
Describe the process of mitosis and how it relates to asexual reproduction.
Describe each phase of mitosis based on diagrams of each phase.
Explain how certain structures of unicellular organisms help them to survive (contractile vacuoles, cilia, flagella, pseudopods and eyespots).
Explain how certain behaviors in unicellular organisms allow for survival (chemotaxis and phototaxis).