Stem cells (AQA GCSE Biology Combined Science): Quizzes
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What does 'undifferentiated' mean when describing stem cells?
What does 'undifferentiated' mean when describing stem cells?
Not yet specialised into specific cell types
What is a zygote?
What is a zygote?
Single cell formed when sperm joins egg
What is special about embryonic stem cells?
What is special about embryonic stem cells?
They can turn into any type of cell
Where are adult stem cells mainly found in animals?
Where are adult stem cells mainly found in animals?
Bone marrow
Where are plant stem cells found?
Where are plant stem cells found?
In meristems at root and shoot tips
Which cell type can plant stem cells NOT differentiate into?
Which cell type can plant stem cells NOT differentiate into?
Blood cells
How could stem cells help treat diabetes?
How could stem cells help treat diabetes?
By replacing damaged pancreas cells
What is a disadvantage of adult stem cells compared to embryonic stem cells?
What is a disadvantage of adult stem cells compared to embryonic stem cells?
Can only make a few types of cells
What is a risk of all stem cell treatments?
What is a risk of all stem cell treatments?
Stem cells might cause cancer
Why is therapeutic cloning useful for stem cell treatment?
Why is therapeutic cloning useful for stem cell treatment?
Stem cells match patient's genes