Combined Science GCSE
Growth and development of multicellular organisms
What Growth and development of multicellular organisms means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Growth and development of multicellular organisms
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An increase in cell number, not just cell enlargement, allows an organism to become larger, and cells become organised into tissues and organs with specialised roles.
Topics that use Growth and development of multicellular organisms
- Mitosis and the cell cycle (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Cell cycle stages
- Cell growth and DNA replication
- DNA replication
- Genetic continuity
- Meiosis
- Meristems and specialised tissues
- Mitochondria
- Mitosis
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