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2.1 Cell structure

Syllabus
0610–2026–2027
Topic
2.1
Level
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2.1.1—Structure 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, vacuoles

2.1.2—Structure of a bacterial cell

  • Describe the structure of a bacterial cell, limited to: cell wall, cell membrane, cytoplasm, ribosomes, circular DNA, plasmids

2.1.3—Identify cell structures

  • Identify the cell structures listed in 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 in diagrams and images of plant, animal and bacterial cells

2.1.4—Functions of cell structures

  • Describe the functions of the structures listed in 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 in plant, animal and bacterial cells

2.1.5—Cell division makes new cells

  • State that new cells are produced by division of existing cells

2.1.6—Specialised 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) – reproduction

2.1.7—Meaning 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 syllabus

Objective notes

7 learning objectives
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