Combined Science GCSE
Cell
What Cell means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Cell
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Reference: AQA
The basic building block of all living organisms, and the smallest unit that can be called living.
Topics that use Cell
- Principles of organisation (AQA GCSE)
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