The Architecture of Life · Cell Biology

Cell Structure and Specialisation

Differentiating between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells while exploring how structure relates to function in specialized tissues.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the structure of a cell determine its specific role within a multicellular organism?
  2. 2What are the evolutionary advantages of membrane-bound organelles?
  3. 3How do advancements in microscopy change our understanding of cellular complexity?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

GCSE: Biology - Cell BiologyGCSE: Biology - Cell Structure and Transport
Year: Year 10
Subject: Biology
Unit: The Architecture of Life
Period: Cell Biology

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