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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]]. | + | : There are two types of '''cell division'''; [[mitosis|mitotic '''cell division''']], which results in 2 new [[Cell (Biology)|cells]] identical to the parent, and [[meiosis|meiotic '''cell division''']] which results in 4 unique [[gamete]]s each with half the [[DNA]] required for a new [[organism]]. |
Revision as of 11:54, 18 June 2019
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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; mitotic cell division, which results in 2 new cells identical to the parent, and meiotic cell division which results in 4 unique gametes each with half the DNA required for a new organism.