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Chapter 2 -Cell Structure and Function
By the end of this Chapter, students will know:
-Cells are made of water and macromolecules.
-All organisms are made of cells.
-Specialized cells perform specialized functions.
-Tissues, organs and organ systems are composed of cells and function to serve the needs of food, air and waste removal.
-Food is broken down to provide energy for work that cells do.
-Plants use light energy to complete photosynthesis.
-Cell reproduce through stages called mitosis which ensures that all genetic material is passed to offspring.