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Cells and Control
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42 Edexcel GCSE Biology questions on Cells and Control, each with instant feedback and a full examiner-style mark scheme.

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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

What is the purpose of mitosis?

  1. To create variation
  2. To produce gametes
  3. To produce two identical cells for growth, repair, and asexual reproduction
  4. To halve the chromosome number
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✓ Answer: CTo produce two identical cells for growth, repair, and asexual reproduction
Mitosis produces genetically identical diploid cells. Used for growth (more cells), repair (replacing damaged cells), and asexual reproduction.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

What is cell differentiation?

  1. The process by which a cell becomes specialised for a particular function
  2. Cell division
  3. Osmosis
  4. Cell death
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✓ Answer: AThe process by which a cell becomes specialised for a particular function
During differentiation, cells develop specific structures and organelles suited to their function. Example: a cell becoming a neurone develops long axons.
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