Paper I · 2 General Science & Technology · 2.3 Living world, cell and genetics

2.3.2 Cell: structure, organelles and cell division

The cell is the basic unit of life; each organelle has a job, and cells multiply by mitosis (for growth) or meiosis (for gametes).

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Key terms

  • cell theory
  • organelles
  • mitochondria
  • ribosome
  • Golgi
  • lysosome
  • plasma membrane
  • mitosis
  • meiosis
  • cell cycle

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