Albies y7 biology

state what a cell is

cells are the building blocks for all living things

explain how to use a microscope to observe a cell

state the parts of a plant cell

nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane, mitochondria, vacuole, chloroplasts, cell wall

state the parts of an animal cell

nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane, mitochondria

what is the function of the nucleus in plant and animal cells

the nucleus contains the genetic material, DNA, and controls the cell.

what is the function of the cell membrane

the cell membrane controls what can go in and out of the cell.

what is the function of the mitochondria?

the mitochondria release energy for respiration

what is the function of the cytoplasm?

what is the function of the cell wall?

what is the function of the chloroplasts?

what is the function of the vacuole?

describe the similarities and differences between plant and animal cells

state examples of specialised cells

how is a sperm cell specialised?

how is a red blood cell specialised?

name substances that move in and out of cells

explain the process of diffusion

state what a unicellular organism is

give examples of a unicellular organism

state the difference between adolescence and puberty

adolescence is the time when you change from a child to an adult; you experience emotional and physical changes. the physical changes are referred to as puberty, which is caused by hormones.

describe the physical changes experienced by boys and girls

boys - voice breaking, penis and testes getting bigger, testes start to produce sperm, shoulders widen, har grows on face and chest

girls - develop breasts, hips widen, and release an egg once a month. they begin their menstrual cycle and get their periods; this is when the lining of their uterus breaks down once a month.

be able to identify and label parts of the female reproductive system

be able to identify and label parts of the male reproductive system

state the functions of each part?