Cell Processes
Cell processes refer to the various activities that take place within a cell to ensure its survival, growth, and reproduction. These processes are essential for maintaining homeostasis, obtaining energy, and carrying out specialized functions.
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- Cellular Respiration: This process involves the breakdown of glucose to produce ATP, the cell's primary energy source. It occurs in the mitochondria and can be aerobic (requiring oxygen) or anaerobic (not requiring oxygen).
- Photosynthesis: In this process, plants and some microorganisms convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose. It takes place in the chloroplasts and involves the utilization of carbon dioxide and water to produce glucose and oxygen.
- Cell Division: Cells reproduce through processes such as mitosis (for somatic cells) and meiosis (for gametes). These processes ensure growth, tissue repair, and the production of offspring.
- Protein Synthesis: This encompasses transcription (the synthesis of mRNA from DNA) and translation (the conversion of mRNA into a specific sequence of amino acids to form a protein). It occurs in the nucleus and ribosomes, respectively.
- Transport Across Cell Membranes: Substances enter and exit the cell through processes such as diffusion, osmosis, facilitated diffusion, and active transport. These mechanisms help maintain the cell's internal environment.
- Cellular Communication: Cells communicate with one another through chemical signals, such as hormones and neurotransmitters, to coordinate activities and respond to changes in the environment.
- Homeostasis: Cells regulate their internal environment to maintain a stable condition, which is crucial for their survival. This involves processes such as temperature regulation, pH balance, and waste management.
Understanding these cell processes is fundamental to comprehending the intricacies of cellular biology and the functioning of living organisms.
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LIFE SCIENCE (NGSS)
From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
Students who demonstrate understanding can:
Use a model to illustrate that cellular respiration is a chemical process whereby the bonds of food molecules and oxygen molecules are broken and the bonds in new compounds are formed resulting in a net transfer of energy.
Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics
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Develop a model to illustrate the role of photosynthesis and cellular respiration in the cycling of carbon among the biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere.