Cell Structure & Diversity
Explore the cellular basis of life, from prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells to specialised structures, organelles and modern microscopy.
Level
Senior Cycle
Subject
Biology
Specification
Senior Cycle Science
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Learning Outcomes
1.3.1–1.3.3 — Unit of Life: Cells. These address multicellular complexity, prokaryotic versus eukaryotic cells, microscopy, organelles and their functions.
- Explain the increasing complexity of multicellular organisms.
- Compare the structures of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
- Identify major cell structures and organelles and relate their structures to their functions.
- Use light microscopy to investigate plant and animal cells.
- Interpret cell structures using both light and electron microscopy imagery.
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