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IB Biology SL 2.2.9 Cell Differentiation and Specialisation

Practise IB Biology SL 2.2.9 by explaining cell-theory exceptions in specialised muscle, fungal and algal structures.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Biology SL
Level
SL

Exam points

  • Explain why striated muscle fibres, aseptate hyphae or Acetabularia challenge a simple cell-theory rule.
  • Identify atypical cells by their nuclei, compartments or unusual structural organisation.
  • Distinguish cell specialisation from an exception caused by missing or multiple nuclei.

A2.2.9—Atypical cell structure question 1

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The diagram shows the structure of part of a fungus.

Figure for Question A2.2.9—Atypical cell structure question 1 — IB Biology SL

Identify one feature of the fungus that is atypical of cell structure.

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