2.1.1

Cells & Tissues

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Tissues

Cells are the fundamental units (building blocks) that make up all living organisms. Tissues are groups of similar cells that act together to perform a similar function. Examples of tissues are:

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Epithelial tissue (animals & plants)

  • Epithelial tissue lines the outer surface of organs and blood vessels.
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Muscular tissue (animals)

  • Muscular tissue can contract to bring about force and motion.
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Mesophyll (plants)

  • Mesophyll is capable of photosynthesis.
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Epidermal tissue (animals & plants)

  • Human skin, and the waxy covering of some plants are examples of epidermal tissues.

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1Cell Biology

1.1What's in Cells?

1.2Cell Division

1.3Transport in Cells

2Organisation

2.1Principles of Organisation

2.2Enzymes

2.3Circulatory System

2.4Non-Communicable Diseases

2.5Plant Tissues, Organs & Systems

3Infection & Response

4Bioenergetics

5Homeostasis & Response

5.1Homeostasis

5.2The Human Nervous System

5.3Hormonal Coordination in Humans

5.4Plant Hormones

6Inheritance, Variation & Evolution

7Ecology

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