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BIOLOGY PILLAR
Cell Biology
Master the fundamental units of life. Explore eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells, microscopy, mitosis, stem cells, diffusion, osmosis, and active transport.
What You Will Learn
Cell Structure
Distinguish animal, plant, and bacterial cells.
Microscopy
Use magnification and resolution calculations accurately.
Cell Division
Understand the cell cycle, mitosis, and stem cells.
Transport
Explain diffusion, osmosis, and active transport.
LIVE WORKSHOP
Mitosis Explained
Join a guided lesson on chromosome replication and the phases of mitosis.
Key Formula
Magnification Equation
M = I ÷ A
Magnification = Image Size ÷ Actual Size
Core Subtopics
Prokaryotes
Bacterial structures
Microscopy
Light vs electron
Cell Cycle
Mitosis stages
Osmosis
Water movement
Stem Cells
Medical applications
Active Transport
Energy-dependent movement
Exam-Style Guidance
How should I answer a six-mark question on mitosis?
Start with DNA replication, name the key stages, and state that two genetically identical daughter cells are produced.
What is the difference between diffusion and osmosis?
Osmosis is the movement of water through a partially permeable membrane. Diffusion is the net movement of particles down a concentration gradient.
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BLOG
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GUIDE
Top 10 Tips for Biology Practical Exams
Avoid common microscopy and practical-assessment mistakes.
CASE STUDY
The Future of CRISPR Stem Cell Therapy
See how cell biology is changing modern medicine.
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Is this syllabus AQA compatible?
Yes. It also supports the main Edexcel and OCR GCSE Biology requirements.
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