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These Grade 10 Biology notes provide a complete and well-organized breakdown of essential biological concepts, perfect for exam preparation and in-depth understanding. The notes cover: Cell Structure & Function – Detailed explanations of organelles, cell membranes, and cell theory. Cell Processes – Includes diffusion, osmosis, mitosis, the cell cycle, and cell differentiation. Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes – Key differences and examples. Human Body Systems – Digestive, circulatory, respiratory, nervous, and musculoskeletal systems with functions, components, and related diseases. Cancer & Stem Cells – Causes, screening, treatments, and applications of stem cell research. Characteristics of Living Things – MRS GREN concept and life processes. Reproduction – Sexual and asexual reproduction, along with an overview of fertilization and embryo development. Tissues & Specialized Cells – Muscle, nerve, epithelial, and connective tissues, plus specialized cells like red and white blood cells. Common Diseases & Disorders – Includes cancer, diabetes, heart disease, asthma, Parkinson’s, osteoporosis, and more. These notes are structured in an easy-to-follow format, making them an excellent study resource for students aiming to excel in Grade 10 Biology.

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Biology

Organelles:
Nucleus:
● Controls cell activity
● Contains DNA
Cell Membrane:
● Semi-permeable
● Controls what exits and enters the cell
Golgi Apparatus:
● Prepares substances to be removed from the cell
Cell Wall:
● Structure and support for the plant cell
Mitochondria:
● Site of cellular respiration
● glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water + ATP
Endoplasmic Reticulum:
● Network of tubes that help transport substances
● Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum transports Proteins because it has Ribosomes
● Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum transports Fats/Lipates
Chloroplast:
● Site of Photosynthesis
● Only in Plant Cells
Nucleolus:
● Makes Ribosomes
Vacuole:
● Stores Food, Water and Waste
Centrioles:
● Helps with Cell Division
Ribosomes:
● Makes Protein
Lysosomes:
● It contains digestive enzymes that help break down food
● It can help another cell self-distruct, which is called “Apoptosis.”
Cytoplasm:
● Jelly like substance that is in the middle of the Cell



Cell Theory:

, 1. All living things are made up of cells
2. All cells come from another cell
3. Cells are the smallest unit that can perform life processes

Prokaryotes vs Eukaryotes:
Prokaryotes
● No Nucleus
● Simple/Simpler
● Single-celled
● No membrane bound organelles
○ k,=kEx: Bacteria, Archaea
Eukaryotes
● Has a nucleus
● Complex/Larger
● Multicellular and single-celled
● Membraine-bound organelles
○ Ex: Plants, Animals, Fungi, Protists

Characteristics of Living Things:
M… Movement
R… Respirate (exchange gasses)
S… Sensitivity (respond to environment)
G… Growth
R… Reproduction
E… Excretion
N… Nutrients

Diffusion vs Osmosis:
Diffusion:
● Movement of Air Particles
● Moves from high concentration to low concentration
● It does not need a semi-permeable membrane
Osmosis:
● Movement of Water (fluid)
● Moves from low to high concentration
● Needs semi-permeable membrane

● BOTH ARE BALANCED - equilibrium

, The Cell Cycle:

Why Do we need Cell Division?
1. Growth
2. Repair/Replace
3. Reproduction

Growth:
● As multicellular organisms grow, the number of cells increase
● You want a larger surface area for diffusion and osmosis to occur
● The number of cells increases instead of one cell increasing in size because we
want to have an efficient surface area-to-volume ratio

Repair/Replace:
● Cells die because they are old, not needed anymore, they can’t function, and
they are damaged
● Different cells have different lifespans due to what their function is

Reproduction:
● Two types of reproduction
Sexual:

● Cells containing half the genetic information from two individuals come together
to produce offspring.
● Produces genetically different offspring

Asexual:
● Single-celled organisms undergo cell division to create their offspring
● Produces identical offspring

● Multicellular organisms undergo mitosis for growth and repair/replacement of
cells, creating two identical daughter cells.



Three Phases of the Cell Cycle: DNA Cycle
Interphase (Cell Growth)
● It is the longest stage
● The cell grows
● The phase during which the cell performs its normal functions grows.
● Your DNA is in the form of chromatin
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