Cellular Foundations and Chemistry of Life · Cell Biology
Cell Structure and Specialized Organelles
An investigation into the comparative anatomy of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and the specific roles of membrane bound organelles.
Key Questions
- 1How does the internal architecture of a cell determine its metabolic capabilities?
- 2What evidence supports the endosymbiotic theory for the origin of mitochondria and chloroplasts?
- 3How do structural differences between plant and animal cells reflect their unique survival strategies?
ACARA Content Descriptions
AC9S11U01AC9S11U02
Year: Year 11
Subject: Biology
Unit: Cellular Foundations and Chemistry of Life
Period: Cell Biology
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