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Topic plan · A-Level Biology 9700 · Topic 1

Cell structure

Light and electron microscopes, calibrating the eyepiece graticule, and the ultrastructure of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.

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Unit at a glance

3 lessons, 135 minutes of teaching

Lessons
3, each planned for 45 minutes
Worksheets
3 with answer keys
Quiz questions
24 multiple-choice, assignable in the app
Lab
Cell structure lab
Scheme of work

The lessons in order

RefLesson packStructureWorksheetQuizLab tab
1.1Microscopes, magnification and resolution
A light microscope can magnify a cell 1500 times, yet it will never show you a ribosome.		Round Table6 Q, 15 marks8 MCQtab 6, tab 4, tab 5
1.2Animal and plant cells
The electron microscope revealed that a eukaryotic cell is packed with membrane-bound compartments, each with its own job.		Anticipation / Reaction Guide6 Q, 20 marks8 MCQtab 1, tab 2
1.2Prokaryotic cells and viruses
A bacterium is a complete living cell built on a much simpler plan than yours: no nucleus, no mitochondria, smaller ribosomes.		Cooperative Concept Mapping6 Q, 18 marks8 MCQtab 3, tab 7

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