ZIMSEC A-Level Biology
8.3.2Mitosis
Mitosis in ZIMSEC A-Level Biology: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 8.3.2.1Describe the behaviour of chromosomes, nuclear envelope, cell membrane, centrioles and spindle during mitosis.
- 8.3.2.2Distinguish between cytokinesis in plants and animals.
- 8.3.2.3Explain the importance of mitosis (growth, repair, asexual reproduction, genetically identical cells).
- 8.3.2.4Identify factors that increase the chance of cancerous growth (carcinogens, mutations, radiation).
- 8.3.2.5Outline the stages in the development of cancer.
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Mitosis: stages and significance
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Uncontrolled cell division and cancer
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