The Building Blocks of Life · Cell Biology
Movement of Substances
Examining diffusion and osmosis as the primary methods for nutrient and waste transport in cells.
Key Questions
- 1Why is the balance of water critical for the survival of a cell?
- 2How do cells manage to transport materials against a concentration gradient?
- 3What real world applications rely on our understanding of osmosis?
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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