Mitosis and the cell cycle
Short recall cards build the wording needed for Biology answers.
AQA GCSE Biology Cell Division flashcards
Practise mitosis, the cell cycle, stem cells and growth with 42 short GCSE Biology cards. Start a short study session without an account; create one when you want to save progress. Pair this set with cell structure and organisation packs to strengthen links between processes and real exam contexts.
What you will practise
Growth and differentiation
Short recall cards build the wording needed for Biology answers.
Stem cells in medicine
Short recall cards build the wording needed for Biology answers.
Meristems and plant growth
Short recall cards build the wording needed for Biology answers.
Example cards from this pack
What are the main stages of the cell cycle?
Answer: A cell grows, copies its DNA, divides its nucleus by mitosis, then divides its cytoplasm.
Why it matters: The key GCSE idea is that cells prepare before division, then split to make two new cells.
Memory tip: Grow, copy DNA, divide nucleus, split cytoplasm.
Why must chromosomes be copied before cell division?
Answer: So each daughter cell receives the same genetic information as the parent cell.
Why it matters: If chromosomes were not copied first, the new cells would not each get a complete set of genetic instructions.
Memory tip: One parent cell becomes two daughter cells, so the instructions need copying first.
How can meristems be used to clone plants?
Answer: Cells from meristems can be grown into new plants that are genetically identical to the parent plant.
Why it matters: Meristem cells can divide and differentiate into different plant tissues, which makes them useful for cloning.
Memory tip: Meristems make matching plants.
Where this fits
- Use it after cell structure so chromosomes, nuclei and specialised cells already feel familiar.
- Pair it with organisation when questions move from cell growth to tissues and organs.
- Revisit it before stem-cell and mitosis questions because the sequence of events is where marks are easiest to lose.
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