Stem Cells (AQA GCSE Biology Combined Science): Quizzes
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What are stem cells?
What are stem cells?
Undifferentiated cells that can divide
What does pluripotent mean for embryonic stem cells?
What does pluripotent mean for embryonic stem cells?
Can differentiate into any cell type
What is formed when an egg and sperm cell fuse?
What is formed when an egg and sperm cell fuse?
A zygote
Which condition could embryonic stem cells potentially treat?
Which condition could embryonic stem cells potentially treat?
Diabetes
What does multipotent mean for adult stem cells?
What does multipotent mean for adult stem cells?
Can form a limited range of cells
Where are meristematic stem cells found in plants?
Where are meristematic stem cells found in plants?
Tips of roots and shoots
What are meristematic stem cells used for?
What are meristematic stem cells used for?
Plant cloning
Why does therapeutic cloning minimize rejection risk?
Why does therapeutic cloning minimize rejection risk?
Tissues match patient genetically
What ethical concern exists about harvesting embryonic stem cells?
What ethical concern exists about harvesting embryonic stem cells?
Destruction of the embryo
What contamination risk exists with stem cells?
What contamination risk exists with stem cells?
Viruses leading to infections