VA SOL LS.2

LS.2 The student will investigate and understand that all living things are composed of one or more cells that support life processes, as described by the cell theory. Key ideas include

a) the development of the cell theory demonstrates the nature of science;

b) cell structure and organelles support life processes;

c) similarities and differences between plant and animal cells determine how they support life processes;

d) cell division is the mechanism for growth and reproduction; and

e) cellular transport (osmosis and diffusion) is important for life processes.