What this topic covers
Cell biology has 3 subtopics:
- Cell structure
- Cell division
- Transport in cells
GCSE AQA Higher Biology
Cell biology – GCSE AQA Higher Biology revision notes
Revise Cell biology for GCSE AQA Higher Biology, including Cell structure, Cell division, and Transport in cells. 22 lessons across 3 subtopics.
Cell biology covers Cell structure, Cell division, and Transport in cells in GCSE AQA Higher Biology. 22 lessons in 3 subtopics.
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Lessons
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Subtopics
Cell biology lessons by subtopic
22 lessons, grouped by subtopic.
Cell structure
- Understanding Cell Types: Eukaryotes vs Prokaryotes
- Setting up sterile cultures and bacterial growth
- Measuring and calculating bacterial populations
- Cell Differentiation: Animal vs Plant Cells
- Comparing Animal and Plant Cell Structures
- Structure and Function Relationships in Cells
- Development of Microscopy Techniques
- Magnification Calculations
Cell division
- The Cell Cycle and Preparation for Division
- Mitosis and Cell Division Process
- Chromosomes, DNA and Genes
- What are stem cells and where are they found?
- Medical uses and applications of stem cells
- Stem cells in agriculture and conservation
Transport in cells
- Understanding Active Transport and Comparing Cell Transport Methods
- Active Transport in Action: Plants and Animals
- What is diffusion and what affects its rate?
- Surface area to volume ratio and single-celled organisms
- Exchange surfaces in multicellular organisms
- Understanding Osmosis
- Measuring and Calculating Water Movement
- Graphing Osmosis Results
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