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S.1 · Biology · Term 1
Cells
BIO-S1-T1-02 20 periods
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The learner appreciates the cell as the basic unit of living organisms including how the structures of different specialized cells are related to their functions.
| No. | The learner should | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Know that the basic unit of living organisms is a cell Knowledge | Knowledge |
| 2 | Know and understand the structure and functions of a typical animal cell and plant cell KnowledgeUnderstandingSkills | KnowledgeUnderstandingSkills |
| 3 | Understand the structure of specialized cells in terms of their functions in an organism Understanding | Understanding |
| 4 | Understand levels of organization in organisms (cell, tissue, organ, system, organism) Understanding | Understanding |
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- S.1 Biology Cells: the basic unit of life What a cell is, the parts of plant and animal cells and what each part does, specialised cells, and how cells build tissues, organs, systems and whole organisms. 9 min read
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