The Building Blocks of Life · Cell Biology

Cellular Architecture

Comparing plant and animal cells to understand how specialized structures support life functions.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the structure of a cell organelle determine its specific function?
  2. 2In what ways do plant and animal cells differ in their survival strategies?
  3. 3What would happen to an organism if its cellular membranes became fully permeable?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Living ThingsNCCA: Junior Cycle - Biological World
Class/Year: 6th Year
Subject: The Living World: Foundations of Biology
Unit: The Building Blocks of Life
Period: Cell Biology

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