Unit C. Basic Principles of Agricultural/Horticultural Science

Understanding Cells, Genetics, and Reproduction

Next Generation Science/Common Core standards Addressed!

MS‐LS1‐6. Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for the role of photosynthesis in the cycling of matter and flow of energy into and out of organisms.

RST.6‐8.1 Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; provide an accurate summary of the text distinct from prior knowledge or opinions. (MS-LS1-6)

WHST.6‐8.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. (MS-LS1-6)

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resource Standards Addressed!

BS.02.05. Examine and perform scientific procedures using microbes, DNA, RNA and proteins in a laboratory.

Sample Measurement: The following sample measurement strands are provided to guide the development of measurable activities (at different levels of proficiency) to assess students’ attainment of knowledge and skills related to the above performance indicator. The topics represented by each strand are not all-encompassing.

BS.02.05.01.a. Differentiate types of organisms and demonstrate safe handling to maintain organism purity and personal safety (e.g., plant and animal tissue, cell cultures, microbes, etc.).

Bell Work!

What is the primary difference between plant and animal cells?

What is the purpose of the cell nucleus?

Where is chlorophyll found/its use.

Terms

Chlorophyll

Mitochondria

Organelles

Cytoplasm

Chromosome

Nucleus

Biogenesis

Multicellular

Unicellular

Biogenesis

Eukaryotic

Prokaryotic

Student Learning Objectives

Describe the cell’s role as the structural unit.

Identify the various components of animal

and plant cells and explain their functions.

What is the cell’s roll in an organism?

Cells are the basic units of life.

Two categories based on structural components Prokaryotic cells are cells that lack a

nucleus. Eukaryotic cells are cells that contain

a distinct cell nucleus.

Organisms are grouped by number of cells.

Unicellular organisms are organisms that have only one cell.

Multicellular organisms are organisms that are composed of many cells.

Biogenesis

Means that life comes from life.

Nonliving things cannot produce life.

When reproducing, life produces life that is similar to itself.

What are the parts of a cell and their functions?

Cells of all organisms have the same basic cell make-up, or cell structure.

Differences do occur however between the cells of plants and animals.

Cell membrane

Outside wall of the cell, which is made of a thin layer of lipids or fat. The functions of the cell membrane are to: Separate the cell contents from the

external environment. Allow raw materials (carbohydrates &

proteins) to enter the cell. Allow newly made proteins and waste to

exit the cell.

Nucleus

“Brain” of the cell. Controls all of the cell’s activity. Surrounded by the nuclear membrane, which functions similarly as the cell membrane.Also contains chromosomes, which are small strands of genetic material.

Cytoplasm

Jelly-like substance between the cell membrane and the nuclear membrane.

Contains several specialized structures called organelles.

Endoplasmic reticulum

Network of membranes that connect the cell membrane to the nucleus.

There are two sections of the endoplasmic reticulum. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum is the site

for the production of lipids (fats) and hormones.

Rough endoplasmic reticulum produces the proteins for the cell.

Mitochondria

Small, egg-shaped organelles which manufacture adenosine triphosphate (ATP).

ATP is used as an energy source for the cell. It converts food into energy through

cellular respiration.

Lysosomes

Round organelles, which cause the digestion of proteins through the release of enzymes.

These enzymes are made by the Golgi apparatus.

Golgi Apparatus

Consists of flattened membrane sacs that receive substances transported from the endoplasmic reticulum.

It also stores the substances and alters their chemical structure.

Vacuole

The is a large sac bound by a membrane.

It may occupy up to 90% of the cell.

The vacuole contains water, stored foods, salts, pigments, and wastes.

Found only in plants.

Chloroplasts

Contain green pigments called chlorophyll that trap light energy for photosynthesis.

Chlorophyll is produced in cells exposed to light and are abundant in leaves.

Cell wall

Made of multiple layers of cellulose.

Cellulose is a complex sugar molecule.

The cell wall thickens and becomes rigid, once cell stops growing.

The End!