GCSE AQA Biology · Topic 1

Cell Biology

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Topic 1: Cell Biology in GCSE AQA Biology covers 3 topics: Cell Structure, Cell Division and Transport in Cells. Open each one for what you need to know, a self-check list and how it is tested on the exam.

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What is in Topic 1: Cell Biology?

Topic 1: Cell Biology

Cell Structure
  • Eukaryotes and prokaryotes
  • Animal and plant cells
  • Cell specialisation
  • Cell differentiation
  • Microscopy
  • Required practical: microscopy
  • Culturing microorganisms
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Cell Division
  • Chromosomes
  • Mitosis and the cell cycle
  • Stem cells
  • Stem cells in medicine
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Transport in Cells
  • Diffusion
  • Osmosis
  • Required practical: osmosis
  • Active transport
  • Exchange surfaces
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What is in Topic 1: Cell Biology?

It covers 3 topics: Cell Structure; Cell Division; Transport in Cells.

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