Stem cell differentiation is the process in which stem cells (unspecialised cells) become specialised. All stem cells contain the same…
Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that can specialise to become a specific type of cell, such as a muscle cell.…
During meiosis 4 haploid cells are produced, all of which are genetically different. Two process occur during meiosis that help…
Meiosis is the process in which gametes (egg or sperm cells) are produced. A diploid cell (with two sets of…
Chromatin The DNA of a cell forms a complex with proteins called chromatin. The DNA wraps itself around the proteins…
The cell cycle consists of four key stages that cells undergo in order to grow and divide. The cycle starts…
Mitosis is the process in which a cell divides to produce two new cells that are genetically identical. This allows…
The cell membrane separates the inside of a cell from the environment surrounding it. It helps to protect the cell,…
Eukaryotic Cells A eukaryotic cell contains membrane bound organelles that preform specific functions within the cell. Animal, plant and fungi…
Protein synthesis can be broken down into two main steps, transcription and translation. Transcription Transcription is the process by which…