Cell Division and Differentiation

Describe the role of the cell cycle in organism growth, focusing on interphase and mitosis.
Describe the procedure for using a light microscope to observe the stages of mitosis.
Describe cancer as the consequence of cellular changes resulting in uncontrolled growth and division.
Explain the function of meiotic cell division in halving the chromosome number to produce gametes, including interphase and the two meiotic divisions.
Describe the function of stem cells in embryonic and adult animals, as well as meristems in plants.
Explain the significance of cell differentiation, where cells specialise by turning genes on and off to form specific tissues.

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