The Chemistry of Life and Cell Biology · Cell Biology

Cell Structure and Transport

Examination of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell organelles and the mechanisms of membrane transport.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the compartmentalization of a cell increase its efficiency?
  2. 2In what ways do cells maintain homeostasis through selective permeability?
  3. 3How might the evolution of organelles like mitochondria have changed the trajectory of life on Earth?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Senior Cycle - The CellNCCA: Senior Cycle - Scientific Method
Class/Year: 5th Year
Subject: The Living World: Senior Cycle Biology
Unit: The Chemistry of Life and Cell Biology
Period: Cell Biology

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