Biology · KS3 Y7 · Cells & Organisation

Cells & microscopy

Cells & microscopyFree7:13Heddy Score 3 of 7, below the standard
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What you need to know

  • Every cell has a membrane, cytoplasm and genetic material (DNA).
  • Plant and animal cells are eukaryotic, with a nucleus; bacteria are prokaryotic and have no nucleus.
  • The nucleus controls the cell, ribosomes make proteins and mitochondria release energy through respiration.
  • Plant cells also have chloroplasts for photosynthesis, a cell wall for support and a large vacuole that stores water.

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Runs 7:13, from 0:07 to 7:20 of the full video.

Also coversPlant cell extras
Heddy Score3/7, Below the standard
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  • Focused · passed. One idea, short enough to watch in one go.
  • Accessible · passed. Good captions, clear sound and pictures.
  • Safe for children · not judged yet. Right for 11 to 16 year olds, with no sales pitch.
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A tidy animated tour of cell parts that compares plant and animal cells and shows what plant cells add.

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