SHS-1 Syllabus - Cells and cell division

1.5.1 describe the structure and function of plant and animal cells.

Types of plant and animal cells

Specialized cells.

Review the structure and function of plant and animal cells in a discussion.

Observe prepared slides of different types of plant and animal cells. e.g. red blood cell, nerve cell, leaf epidermal cell, sperm cell, leaf palisade cell, lymphocyte, phagocyte.

Discuss the functions of cell organelles. draw and label plant and animal cells.

NOTE:
1. Electron micrographs can be obtained from books. Mention should be made of stem cells.

1. State six differences between plant and animal cells.

2. State one function of each of the following organelles:

(i) Mitochondrion.
(ii) Chloroplast.
(iii) Nucleus.
(v) Endoplasmic reticulum
(vi) Vacuole

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