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Area of study: Cell biology

  • Cell biology encompasses dynamic processes of life at the cellular level related to the origin of cells their organisation and their functional integration to form tissues and organs.
  • Characteristics of plant and animal cells, and the different cell types are studied.
  • A variety of laboratory practices are learnt including microscopy techniques and cell cultures concerning animals and plants.
  • Cell biology can lead to research about areas that effect humans such as cancer and heart disease.
  • The study of plant cells is especially important to further our understanding of genetically modified foods.