AQA GCSE Biology · 8461
Specification 4.1.2.2 · Paper 1
Revise: Mitosis and Cell CycleThe outcome is two cells that are genetically identical to each other and to the original parent cell in terms of the chromosomes they have received.
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GCSE Biology · key term
Having the same genetic information.
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Specification 4.1.2.2 · Paper 1
Revise: Mitosis and Cell CycleThe outcome is two cells that are genetically identical to each other and to the original parent cell in terms of the chromosomes they have received.
Specification 2.3 · Paper 1
Revise: Division by MitosisThe two daughter cells are therefore genetically identical to the parent cell and to each other.
When identifying mitosis in a context, link it to the production of new, genetically identical cells—for example during growth, development, repair or replacement.
State all three outcomes when describing mitosis: two daughter cells, genetically identical to each other and the parent cell, and diploid.
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