Biology GCSE
cell cycle
What cell cycle means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA, OCR.
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Reference: AQA
A series of stages in which a cell grows, copies its genetic material and divides to form two genetically identical cells.
An ordered sequence of stages that produces new cells for growth, repair of damaged tissues and asexual reproduction.
Topics that use cell cycle
- Mitosis and the cell cycle (AQA GCSE)
- Supplying the cell (OCR GCSE)
Related terms
- DNA replication
- growth and repair
- Mitosis
- Active transport
- adult stem cells
- Application of knowledge
- Asexual reproduction
- Cell cycle stages
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