Section: Module 1: Lesson 3: The Cellular Level of Organization | Anatomy and Physiology | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this module, students you will be able to:
    • Describe the structure and function of the cell membrane, including its regulation of materials into and out of the cell.
    • Describe the functions of the various cytoplasmic organelles.
    • Explain the structure and contents of the nucleus, as well as the process of DNA replication.
    • Explain the process by which a cell builds proteins using the DNA code.
    • List the stages of the cell cycle in order, including the steps of cell division in somatic cells.
    • Discuss how a cell differentiates and becomes more specialized.
    • List the morphological and physiological characteristics of some representative cell types in the human body.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 6 hours and 16 minutes.

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