Module 1: Cells as the Basis of Life

Vocabulary terms and syllabus outcomes based on the Year 11 Biology Stage 6 Syllabus for Module 1: Cells as the Basis of Life.

BIO11-8

The syllabus outcome where a student describes single cells as the basis for all life by analysing and explaining cells’ ultrastructure and biochemical processes.

Colonial organisms

Organisms formed by cells coordinating activities, distinct from single-celled or multicellular organisms.

Multicellular organisms

Organisms formed by the coordination of activities between multiple cells.

Microbiology

A field of study introduced to students, involving the use of specific tools to assist in making predictions and solving problems of a multidisciplinary nature.

Cell ultrastructure

The detailed internal structure of a cell that is analysed and explained to describe single cells as the basis for all life.

Prokaryotic cells

One of the two primary categories of cells examined to determine what distinguishes one cell from another.

Eukaryotic cells

One of the two primary categories of cells examined, characterized by specific structures and arrangements, and compared against prokaryotic cells.

Fluid mosaic model

A specific model of the cell membrane used to investigate and describe its structure and function.

Cell organelles

Different cellular structures that are compared and contrasted in terms of their arrangements within a cell.

Scaled diagrams

Representations of a variety of cells drawn to proportion as part of the investigation into cell structures.

Working Scientifically

A set of skills focusing on conducting investigations to collect, process and analyse data and identify trends, patterns and relationships related to cell structure and function.

BIO11/12-3

The syllabus outcome focused on conducting investigations to collect valid and reliable primary and secondary data and information.

BIO11/12-4

The syllabus outcome focused on selecting and processing appropriate qualitative and quantitative data and information using a range of appropriate media.

Biochemical processes

Activities occurring within cells that students investigate through the application of the Working Scientifically skills processes.