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Explain the functions of the structures listed in objective 2.1.1 within plant and animal cells.

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Cambridge IGCSE Combined ScienceCellsCore 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 objective 2.1.1 within plant and animal cells.
The key ideas to know are Describe and Explain.
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DescribeExplain

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Paper 3Theory (Core)3 marks

Description

Describe the functions of the following cell structures: nucleus, mitochondria, and chloroplasts.

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Describe the functions of the nucleus, mitochondria, and chloroplasts in cells.
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