Cells

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What this unit covers

• Cell structure: Explain and contrast the structure of plant cells and animal cells, focusing on: cell wall, cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm, chloroplasts, ribosomes, mitochondria, and vacuoles.
• Cell structure: Outline the structure of a bacterial cell, including: cell wall, cell membrane, cytoplasm, ribosomes, circular DNA, and plasmids.
• Size of specimens: Identify and apply the equation for magnification in relation to image size and actual size.
• Size of specimens: Determine the magnification and dimensions of biological specimens, using millimetres as the measurement unit.