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: There are two types of '''cell division'''; [[mitosis]], which produces 2 new [[Cell (Biology)|cells]] identical to the parent, and [[meiosis]] which produces 4 unique [[gamete]]s each with half the [[DNA]] required for a new [[organism]].
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: There are two types of '''cell division'''; [[mitosis]], which results in 2 new [[Cell (Biology)|cells]] identical to the parent, and [[meiosis]] which results in 4 unique [[gamete]]s each with half the [[DNA]] required for a new [[organism]].

Revision as of 11:51, 18 June 2019

Key Stage 3

Meaning

Cell division is the process by which one cell splits to become two cells.

About Cell Division

Cell division is how animals grow.

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Cell division is the process by which one cell splits to become two daughter cells.

About Cell Division

There are two types of cell division; mitosis, which results in 2 new cells identical to the parent, and meiosis which results in 4 unique gametes each with half the DNA required for a new organism.