The Molecular Basis of Life · Cell Biology

Cellular Energetics

Examining the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration as energy transformation systems.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do cells manage energy currency to perform work in varying environmental conditions?
  2. 2What are the evolutionary implications of the endosymbiotic theory regarding mitochondria and chloroplasts?
  3. 3How does the interruption of the electron transport chain affect an organism's survival?

Common Core State Standards

HS-LS1-5HS-LS1-7
Grade: 12th Grade
Subject: Biology
Unit: The Molecular Basis of Life
Period: Cell Biology

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