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Cells and organelles

Cells and organelles

Labelled comparison of a typical animal cell and a typical plant cell showing nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane, mitochondria, ribosomes, cell wall, chloroplasts and a large permanent vacuole

All living organisms are made of cells. A cell is the smallest unit of life, and organelles are specialised structures inside cells that each have a particular job.

Cell structure Lesson

  1. IGCSE
  2. /Biology
  3. /Cell structure

Step-by-step lessons covering Edexcel IGCSE Biology Cell structure for IGCSE Biology. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1 and Paper 2 format. Start with the foundational cell biology and core content before moving on to the more data-heavy ecology, genetics and practical-skills topics, which carry a large share of the exam marks.