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A Assignment Details

Student Name: Nada Mohamed Centre

Tutor Name: Jeremy Lawrence Unit Title: Introduction to Cell Biology 1

Subject: Biology Unit Code: 1383780

Assignment Title:
Part a) Compare the structure and function of
Indicative Word Count: up to 2000 words
prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
Part b) Seen, in class test
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This unit is Ungraded No. of Credits: 3 Level 3

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Student Declaration

I understand that copying / taking ideas from other sources (e.g. reference books, journals, internet, and
tutor handouts) without acknowledging them is plagiarism. I confirm that:
 This assignment is all my own work.
 All contributions taken from other reading and research have been referenced accurately.
 Any direct quotations taken from other reading and research have been acknowledged and attributed
accurately.
 I have attached a bibliography listing all sources used in producing this assignment.
 I have added the word count below. NB unless specified otherwise, the word count indicated above is
acceptable.
 I have read and understood the Ascentis document entitled ‘Policies and Procedures for Dealing with
Malpractice’ provided by the tutor and understand the consequences of non-compliance with this
document.

To be completed by student on submission and in confirmation of above declaration

Student signature: Nada Mohamed
Word count: 927
To be completed by tutor
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B The Assignment Brief

Assignment Brief

Part A
With the aid of diagrams:

a) Compare the structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells

b) Relate structure to function in two specialised eukaryotic cells
c) Relate the structure of the cell membrane to its function of movement of substances into and
out of the cell

750-1000 words (AC 1.1, AC 1.2, AC 2.1, AC 3.1)

Part B
Seen In-class test to be completed without notes in a 1 hour class session on the date set by the tutor

Answer all questions within class. Use of notes is not permitted

1. i) Explain the terms active and passive transport of substances across a membrane
ii) Name a substance that moves by each mechanism
(AC 3.1)

2. i) Explain why the process of mitosis is important in cells

ii) Describe the key stages in the process of mitosis
(AC 4.1, AC 4.2)

3. i) Name the process in animals which require meiosis to take place

ii) Outline the stages of meiosis describing the key chromosome movements which occur
iii) Explain the biological importance of meiosis
(AC 5.1)

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C Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes
The student should be able
to:
1 Understand the main
features of prokaryotic
and eukaryotic cells.
2 Describe the main
features of eukaryotic
membrane structure
3 Understand how
substances may enter
and leave cells
1st 2nd
submission submission
Assessment Criteria
Achieved Achieved
Y/N Y/N
The student has achieved this
outcome because s/he can:
1.1 Compare the ultra-structure of a
prokaryotic and a eukaryotic
cell.
1.2 Relate structure to function in
named specialised eukaryotic
cells.
2.1 Explain the importance of major
components of the fluid mosaic
model of plasma membranes.
3.1 Evaluate the importance of active
and passive transport
mechanisms

4.1 Describe the key stages of

4 Understand the
importance of mitosis in
cell division
5 Understand the
importance of meiosis in
sexually reproducing
organisms
mitosis
4.2 Explain the biological significance
of mitosis
5.1 Relate the key stages of meiosis
to its biological functions

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D Tutor Assignment Feedback

Tutor Comments (1st Submission)

Tutor Comments (2nd Submission)

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