Chapter 1 / 6 short lessons
Cell structure and organisation
Recognise cells and their structures, read real micrographs and explain how specialised cells do their jobs.
G3 Combined Biology / K327 / K328 / 2027 syllabus
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An onion bulb cell has no chloroplasts. Can it still be a plant cell?
Lessons
0 of 6 marked as readThe parts of a cell
Identify six common cell structures and connect each to its function.
About 5 minPlant cells and animal cells
Compare typical cells without assuming that every cell looks the same.
About 4 minReading a light microscope view
Use visible evidence to identify structures and explain how slide preparation improves a view.
About 5 minDrawing cells and calculating magnification
Make a clear biological drawing and calculate magnification using consistent units.
About 5 minMitochondria and ribosomes
Identify mitochondria and ribosomes in diagrams and electron micrographs and state their functions.
About 5 minHow specialised cells do their jobs
Explain adaptations of root hair cells, muscle cells and mature mammalian red blood cells.
About 5 minWhat you will be able to do
- Connect cell structures with their functions.
- Use microscope evidence to compare cells.
- Explain root hair, muscle and red blood cell adaptations.