D2.1.1—Generation of new cells
New cells arise through division of existing cells, allowing multicellular growth, tissue repair, cell replacement and reproduction across living organisms.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2025
- Objective
- D2.1.1
- Level
- HL
Concept essentials
- Cells arise from pre-existing cells by cell division.
- Mitosis contributes to growth in multicellular organisms.
- Cell division can replace or repair damaged tissues.
- Daughter cells inherit genetic information from the parent cell.
ConceptIB Biology HL