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This skill helps you understand how cells are built and how substances move across their boundaries. You learn why cells need special parts like the membrane and chloroplast to stay alive and work properly.
You should already know the basic idea of living cells and simple plant and animal differences. It also helps if you can read short science definitions and label diagrams.
One question from this skill's own question bank, shown with its full working.
Which part controls what enters and leaves the cell?
Working: The cell membrane controls movement in and out of the cell.
This topic usually appears early in SHS Biology or Integrated Science as part of cell structure and transport. It supports common WASSCE-style questions on organelles, membrane control and diffusion.
Curriculum notes are a general guide to where this work normally sits. Always check the syllabus your school or examination body is currently using.
Other SHS Integrated Science Foundations skills in Science, at the same point in the course.
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6 questions with a worked answer after every attempt, and a SmartScore that tracks how close you are to mastery.