Combined Science GCSE
Mitosis and growth
What Mitosis and growth means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Mitosis and growth
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A type of cell division that produces genetically identical cells, so the number of cells increases rapidly as the embryo grows.
Topics that use Mitosis and growth
- Meiosis (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Cell differentiation
- DNA replication
- Gamete formation
- Gametes
- Genetic continuity
- Meiosis
- Reproductive organs
- Cell cycle and copying
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