What you’ll learn7 learning objectivesChoose one objective for a focused lesson, or study the complete topic.2.1.1Structure of a plant cell• Describe and compare the structure of a plant cell with an animal cell, limited to: cell wall, cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm, chloroplasts, ribosomes, mitochondria, vacuolesSyllabus objective2.1.2Structure of a bacterial cell• Describe the structure of a bacterial cell, limited to: cell wall, cell membrane, cytoplasm, ribosomes, circular DNA, plasmidsSyllabus objective2.1.3Identify cell structures• Identify the cell structures listed in 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 in diagrams and images of plant, animal and bacterial cellsSyllabus objective2.1.4Functions of cell structures• Describe the functions of the structures listed in 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 in plant, animal and bacterial cellsSyllabus objective2.1.5Cell division makes new cells• State that new cells are produced by division of existing cellsSyllabus objective2.1.6Specialised cell functions• State that specialised cells have specific functions, limited to: (a) ciliated cells – movement of mucus in the trachea and bronchi (b) root hair cells – absorption (c) palisade mesophyll cells – photosynthesis (d) neurones – conduction of electrical impulses (e) red blood cells – transport of oxygen (f) sperm and egg cells (gametes) – reproductionSyllabus objective2.1.7Meaning of the terms: cell, tissue• Describe the meaning of the terms: cell, tissue, organ, organ system and organism as illustrated by examples given in the syllabusSyllabus objective