The Architecture of Life · Cell Biology
Cell Division and Growth
Examining the cell cycle and the role of mitosis in growth, repair, and asexual reproduction.
Key Questions
- 1Why is precise DNA replication essential before a cell can divide?
- 2What happens to an organism when the regulation of the cell cycle fails?
- 3To what extent should stem cell research be regulated by ethical frameworks?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
GCSE: Biology - Cell BiologyGCSE: Biology - Cell Division
Year: Year 10
Subject: Biology
Unit: The Architecture of Life
Period: Cell Biology
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