GCSE Biology key terms

GCSE Biology terms, at a glance.

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Subject Biology
Level GCSE
GCSE Biology
osmosis
water moves across a membrane
The diffusion of water molecules from a dilute to a more concentrated solution across a partially permeable membrane. Compare with active transport.

Definitions that need repeating.

GCSE Biology is dense with terms (osmosis, homeostasis, mitosis) that are easy to mix up. Seeing each term with a short definition, repeatedly, helps the precise wording stick for the exam.

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Sample GCSE Biology terms

osmosis
water moves across a membrane
homeostasis
keeping a stable internal environment
mitosis
cell division for growth and repair

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