Gene Expression (AQA A-Level Biology): Quizzes
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What are stem cells?
What are stem cells?
Unspecialised cells that can differentiate
When are totipotent stem cells found in mammals?
When are totipotent stem cells found in mammals?
During the first few cell divisions
What can pluripotent stem cells NOT develop into?
What can pluripotent stem cells NOT develop into?
Placental cells
Which type of stem cells are found in bone marrow?
Which type of stem cells are found in bone marrow?
Multipotent
How many cell types can unipotent stem cells differentiate into?
How many cell types can unipotent stem cells differentiate into?
One type
How do stem cells become specialised?
How do stem cells become specialised?
Differential gene expression
What are induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) created from?
What are induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) created from?
Reprogrammed adult body cells
Which condition is currently treated using bone marrow transplants?
Which condition is currently treated using bone marrow transplants?
Leukaemia
What type of cells might stem cells generate to treat heart disease?
What type of cells might stem cells generate to treat heart disease?
Cardiomyocytes
Why do iPSCs help resolve ethical concerns about stem cell research?
Why do iPSCs help resolve ethical concerns about stem cell research?
No embryos are destroyed