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Somatic cell — OCR Biology A Definition | GradeGen.AI

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Biology A
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Somatic cell

GCSEOCRJ247

Somatic cell

Key term for OCR GCSE Biology A, used in Health and disease.

Definition

Any standard cell in the body except for the reproductive cells (gametes).

Exam Context

Somatic cell appears in OCR GCSE Biology A revision content for Global challenges, especially Health and disease and Gene technology in medicine.

Global challenges Health and disease Gene technology in medicine

Found in Revision Notes

Global challenges

Gene technology in medicine

Health and disease • Gene technology in medicine

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