Animal and plant cells (4.1.1.2) | AQA GCSE Biology - Higher Tier - (8461)

4.1.1.2 Animal and plant cells

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$Students should be able to explain how the main sub-cellular structures, including the nucleus, cell membranes, mitochondria, chloroplasts in plant cells and plasmids in bacterial cells are related to their functions. Most animal cells have the following parts: • a nucleus • cytoplasm • a cell membrane • mitochondria • ribosomes. In addition to the parts found in animal cells, plant cells often have: • chloroplasts • a permanent vacuole filled with cell sap. Plant and algal cells also have a cell wall made of cellulose, which strengthens the cell.$	$WS 1.2 Recognise, draw and interpret images of cells.$
$Students should be able to use estimations and explain when they should be used to judge the relative size or area of sub-cellular structures.$	$MS 1d, 3a AT 7 Images of cells in videos, bioviewers, photographs and micrographs can be used as comparison for students own drawings.$

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Key opportunities for skills development

Students should be able to explain how the main sub-cellular structures, including the nucleus, cell membranes, mitochondria, chloroplasts in plant cells and plasmids in bacterial cells are related to their functions. Most animal cells have the following parts: • a nucleus • cytoplasm • a cell membrane • mitochondria • ribosomes. In addition to the parts found in animal cells, plant cells often have: • chloroplasts • a permanent vacuole filled with cell sap. Plant and algal cells also have a cell wall made of cellulose, which strengthens the cell.

WS 1.2 Recognise, draw and interpret images of cells.

Students should be able to use estimations and explain when they should be used to judge the relative size or area of sub-cellular structures.

MS 1d, 3a AT 7 Images of cells in videos, bioviewers, photographs and micrographs can be used as comparison for students own drawings.

Required practical activity 1: use a light microscope to observe, draw and label a selection of plant and animal cells. A magnification scale must be included.

Animal and plant cells