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To succeed in GCSE Biology, focus on cells, how organisms function, fighting disease, energy in living things, maintaining balance, DNA and inheritance, and environmental interactions.

• Cell biology covers the structure of plant, animal and bacterial cells, including organelles like mitochondria, ribosomes and chloroplasts
• Energy in biology covers the chemical reactions that store and release energy in living things
• Inheritance and genetics deals with how traits pass from parents to offspring through genes and chromosomes

Understanding how these topics connect helps you see biology as a whole rather than isolated facts.

Biology lessons in Durham typically cost £16/h per session.

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Online lessons are often more affordable since there's no travel involved. A first lesson is frequently offered free or at a reduced rate so you can check the fit before committing.

The key distinction: mitosis maintains the full chromosome count (diploid), whereas meiosis halves it (haploid) to prepare for fertilisation.

• Mitosis handles everyday cell replacement, wound healing and tissue growth
• Meiosis produces four haploid cells, each with 23 chromosomes in humans
• Why it matters is essential for evolution and species adaptation

Understanding this distinction is crucial for genetics, reproduction and evolution questions in your exams.

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