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Give a clear account of the division of a cell by mitosis as the production of two daughter cells, each with identical sets of chromosomes in the nucleus to the parent cell, and that this results in the formation of two genetically identical diploid body cells.

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Cells and control

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Mitosis: Cell Division for Growth and Repair

Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) BiologyPaper 1

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Give a clear account of the division of a cell by mitosis as the production of two daughter cells, each with identical sets of chromosomes in the nucleus to the parent cell, and that this results in the formation of two genetically identical diploid body cells

This point belongs to Cells and control, especially Mitosis: Cell Division for Growth and Repair.
You need to be able to give a clear account of the division of a cell by mitosis as the production of two daughter cells, each with identical sets of chromosomes in the nucleus to the parent cell, and that this results in the formation of two genetically identical diploid body cells.
Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.

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