Unit 2
Cells, Development, Biodiversity and Conservation
What this unit covers
Move from cells and development to plant structure, classification and biodiversity. Practical observation and evidence about variation connect the two topics.
- Compare cell structures and patterns of reproduction.
- Explain development and differentiation.
- Use evidence to discuss classification and conservation.
Topics in this unit
Unit 2 practical guides
Methods, measurements and evaluation for the five core practicals linked to this unit.
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