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Unit 6: Foundation 2: Cells

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Cells: the basic building blocks of life! Learn about the structure of living cells and how this allows them to carry out critical functions, including homeostasis, growth and reproduction. See how cells interact with one another and with other environmental factors, and how differentiation results in some cells' specialized structure and function.