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Cell structure Revision Notes
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Brain sections (2) Thalamus Caudate nucleus Putamen Globus pallidus Hippocampus diagram
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This nervous system diagram is used for: Describe the function of the nucleus.
What To Explain
Information is passed through the nervous system so the body can coordinate a response.
Exam Answer Move
The mapped objective is: Describe the function of the nucleus. The answer should connect structures such as receptors, neurones, synapses or effectors to coordination and response.
Golgi apparatus diagram
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This cell structure diagram is used for: Describe the key ideas and required knowledge in culturing microorganisms (biology only) for AQA GCSE Biology 8461.
What To Explain
A correct answer links the visible cell structure to its function, such as control, respiration or protein synthesis.
Exam Answer Move
The mapped objective is: Describe the key ideas and required knowledge in culturing microorganisms (biology only) for AQA GCSE Biology 8461. Exam answers need a structure-function link.
Cytoskeleton Intermediate filament Actine filament Microtubule diagram
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This cell structure diagram is used for: Describe the key ideas and required knowledge in culturing microorganisms (biology only) for AQA GCSE Biology 8461.
What To Explain
A correct answer links the visible cell structure to its function, such as control, respiration or protein synthesis.
Exam Answer Move
The mapped objective is: Describe the key ideas and required knowledge in culturing microorganisms (biology only) for AQA GCSE Biology 8461. Exam answers need a structure-function link.
The Endoplasmic Reticulum diagram
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This cell structure diagram is used for: Describe the key ideas and required knowledge in culturing microorganisms (biology only) for AQA GCSE Biology 8461.
What To Explain
A correct answer links the visible cell structure to its function, such as control, respiration or protein synthesis.
Exam Answer Move
The mapped objective is: Describe the key ideas and required knowledge in culturing microorganisms (biology only) for AQA GCSE Biology 8461. Exam answers need a structure-function link.
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