Cell Structure and Transport

Summarise what you know about this topic so far under the headings provided. You can draw diagrams or mind maps, or write short notes to organise your thoughts in preparation for the NCEA style essay question that follows. Use the points in the introduction and the hints provided to help you: Active and passive transport processes HINT: Include reference to membrane proteins and their roles.

Cell structure and function HINT: Include differences between plant and animal cells and features of specialised cells that help them carry out their function.

Organelle structure and function HINT: Include the structure and function of the plasma membrane and important organelles such as mitochondria and chloroplasts,