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ZIMSEC O-Level Combined Science

7.1.2.1Plant, animal and specialised cells

Plant, animal and specialised cells in ZIMSEC O-Level Combined Science: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Forms 1 and 3.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 7.1.2.1.1Describe the structure of plant and animal cells.
  2. 7.1.2.1.2Compare plant and animal cells.
  3. 7.1.2.1.3Identify specialised cells (red blood cells, muscle cells, palisade cells and root hair cells) and relate their structure to their functions.
  4. 7.1.2.1.4Use a microscope or bio-viewer to observe cells.

Lessons

  • Plant, animal and bacterial cells

    22 min

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  • Specialised cells and levels of organisation

    20 min

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Plant, animal and specialised cells: sample question

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Which structure is found in plant cells but not in animal cells?

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