Cell structure Edexcel GCSE Biology – by BBC bitesize Cell structure Light and electron microscopes allow us to see inside cells. Plant, animal and bacterial cells have smaller components each with a specific function. Topic Content 0% Complete 0/10 Steps Animal cells Plant cells Bacterial cells Specialised animal cells Light microscopes Suggested practical – preparing light microscope slides Electron microscopes Maths – quantitative units Maths – number, size and scale Core practical 1 – analysing biological specimens using microscopes Back to Subject Next Topic