Biology A-Level
Balance of cell gain and loss
What Balance of cell gain and loss means in Biology A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Balance of cell gain and loss
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The balance between mitosis and apoptosis determines final cell number and arrangement, so loss of control of either mechanism alters body form.
Topics that use Balance of cell gain and loss
- Cellular control (OCR A-Level)
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