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Explain the functions of the structures listed in objectives 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 in plant, animal, and bacterial cells.

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Cambridge IGCSE BiologyOrganisation of the organismCore content

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This point belongs to Cell structure, especially Cell structure outcomes.
You need to be able to explain the functions of the structures listed in objectives 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 in plant, animal, and bacterial cells.
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This objective helps connect Cell structure outcomes to exam-style questions, flashcards, and revision notes for Cell structure.

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Diagram Description

The diagram shows a plant cell with labelled structures: cell wall, cell membrane, nucleus, chloroplast, mitochondria, and vacuole.

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Describe the function of the cell wall in a plant cell.
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