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B5: Growth and Development

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What you'll learn

How organisms grow and cells specialise.

Key ideas

  • Mitosis and the cell cycle.
  • Stem cells and differentiation.
  • Plant growth at meristems.

Exam tips

  • Distinguish mitosis (identical cells) from meiosis (gametes).
  • Explain the uses and issues of stem cells.

Common mistakes

  • Confusing mitosis and meiosis.
  • Thinking all cells stay unspecialised.
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