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The Cell Cycle, Mitosis, and Cancer
10th Grade · Science · UK GCSE
4 lessons
Goal
Describe the stages of the cell cycle, explain the mechanism of mitosis in growth and tissue repair, and evaluate cancer progression.
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Chromosomes and the Stages of the Cell Cycle
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Standards Covered
- UK-GCSE-SCIENCE-BIO-CB-02General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) · Science · Year 11 (GCSE) · Grade 10Growth and development of cells
- UK-GCSE-SCIENCE-BIO-CB-02-01General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) · Science · Year 11 (GCSE) · Grade 10describe the process of mitosis in growth, including the cell cycle
- UK-GCSE-SCIENCE-BIO-CB-02-03General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) · Science · Year 11 (GCSE) · Grade 10describe cancer as the result of changes in cells that lead to uncontrolled growth and division
Curriculum Framework
10th Grade · Science · UK GCSE
1
6 lessons
Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Cell Structures
Analyse the structural differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells and explain how sub-cellular organelles relate to their specialized functions.
2
6 lessons
Microscopy and Mathematics in Cell Biology
Apply light and electron microscopy concepts, scale calculations, unit conversions, and standard form in cellular analysis.
3
4 lessons
The Cell Cycle, Mitosis, and Cancer
Describe the stages of the cell cycle, explain the mechanism of mitosis in growth and tissue repair, and evaluate cancer progression.
4
6 lessons
Stem Cells, Differentiation, and Meiosis
Evaluate the roles and ethics of animal and plant stem cells, cell differentiation, and compare mitosis with gamete-producing meiosis.
5
5 lessons
Enzyme Action and Biological Molecules
Explain the mechanism of enzyme catalysis, the synthesis and digestion of biological molecules, and calculate reaction rates.
6
6 lessons
Cellular Respiration and Bioenergetics
Compare aerobic and anaerobic respiration in humans and microorganisms, evaluating cellular energy transfers and metabolic demands.