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Cambridge IGCSE Biology practice

What is the source of new cells in living organisms?

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Cell structure

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What is the source of new cells in living organisms?.

  1. A.They form spontaneously from non-living matter
  2. B.They arise from the division of pre-existing cells
  3. C.They are created by combining molecules randomly
  4. D.They appear only during reproduction

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Cell Formation

New cells are produced by the division of cells that already exist. This process is essential for growth and repair in living organisms.

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    State how new cells arise in living organisms.

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