This document contains a complex exercise which focuses on cancer as an application of common knowledge in cell biology as well as genetic aspects of the cell cycle. The tasks given in this complex exercise can also be used as an exam or mock exam in cell biology.

The exercise is tailored to require 90 min of work when done in "one sitting" and in writing.

Solutions are included.  

The following competencies are expected from learners: 

-        reading comprehension

-        I can describe diagrams formally.

-        I can analyze and interpret data depicted in a diagram.

-        I can analyze given data to identify correlations and/or patterns.

-        I can form justified hypotheses on scientific questions.

 

-        I can name the parts of animal cells visible with an electron microscope.

-        I can name the respective functions of cell organelles, and I can explain their role and importance for the survival and functionality of the cell.

 

-        I can describe the course of mitosis.

-        I can illustrate the importance of mitosis for the survival of an organism.