Biology · IGCSE · Cambridge · Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) Biology 0970 (Extended) (2026–2028) · Specification point · 2.1 · Organisation of the organism
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2.1 Cell structure
| Core | Supplement |
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1 Describe and compare the structure of a plant cell with an animal cell, limited to: cell wall, cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm, chloroplasts, ribosomes, mitochondria, vacuoles | |
2 Describe the ultrastructure of a bacterial cell, limited to: cell wall, cell membrane, cytoplasm, ribosomes, circular DNA, plasmids | |
3 Identify the cell structures listed in 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 in diagrams and images of plant, animal and bacterial cells | |
4 Describe the functions of the structures listed in 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 in plant, animal and bacterial cells | |
5 State that new cells are produced by division of existing cells
6 State that specialised cells have specific functions, limited to: (a) ciliated cells – movement of mucus in the trachea and bronchi (b) root hair cells – absorption (c) palisade mesophyll cells – photosynthesis (d) neurones – conduction of electrical impulses (e) red blood cells – transport of oxygen (f) sperm and egg cells (gametes) – reproduction |
7 Describe the meaning of the terms: cell, tissue, organ, organ system and organism as illustrated by examples given in the syllabus |