Understanding Plants - Part II: Fundamentals of Plant Biology

Tel Aviv University moves from plant cells to whole-plant structure, then examines photosynthesis and genetic engineering. The four-part sequence connects organization with function. It offers a focused botanical alternative to broad biology surveys, particularly for learners who want to understand how plants capture energy and how their biological systems can be studied.

What you will learn

• Relate plant-cell structures to their functions.
• Explain the organization of a whole plant.
• Describe photosynthesis and introductory genetic-engineering concepts.

Who this suits

Intermediate learners; detailed prerequisites are not specified in the published course facts.

Before you enroll

Treat this as an academic biology course. Check the expected scientific vocabulary and methods before enrolling; a conceptual or data exercise does not replace supervised laboratory training.

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Put it into practice

Create an annotated diagram linking a leaf’s structures with photosynthesis. Explain which processes depend directly on light and which require other conditions.

Source and review

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