The student will describe the chemistry of biological molecules and how these molecules combine to form the major macromolecules and structures of plant cells. They will also identify the function of the major structures of a plant cell and how they are regulated.
The student will recognize the form of a plant body, how the plant grows and responds to the environment, and the relationship between plant structures and function. They will also describe the metabolic processes involved in plant growth, how environmental signals are perceived by plants, and how plants respond to those signals.
The student will describe evolutionary and functional relationships between plants and other organisms. They will also distinguish the importance of naming and classifying plants and recognize the relationships between classification and function.
The student will infer that an “object” is endowed with life based on its biological activities (functions) and recognize that matter is ordered in ascending order of complexity. The student will also describe the components of the typical plant cell and point out the function(s) performed by each.
The student will apply proper laboratory procedures and techniques including the correct use and care of the light microscope, electrophoresis equipment, spectrophotometers, etc.
The student will classify the different types of plant tissues based on their structural and physiological characteristics and explain the relationship between the structure and function of the plant organs. They will also recognize the problems faced by the early land plants and describe the adaptation processes that contributed to their success.
The student will describe the steps in the life cycle of the plants, including reproduction, and the processes of photosynthesis, osmosis, imbibition, and transpiration.