Biology: Year 9 Term 2: Stem Cells & Differentiation 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyCells, tissues and organsGCSEAQA Created by: Charlotte HerondaleCreated on: 09-01-18 09:58 Define differentiation. (1) The process through which stem cells change to become specialised. 1 of 10 What is an unspecialised cell called? (1) Stem cell 2 of 10 Animal cells differentiate when? (1) Early on ie in the womb 3 of 10 Plant cells differentiate when? (1) Anytime throughout life 4 of 10 Define cloning. (1) Producing genetically identical offspring 5 of 10 What is a zygote? (1) A cell created by the fusion of the sperm and ovum 6 of 10 What is a blastocyst? (1) A ball of unspecialised embryonic stem cells 7 of 10 Define topipotent. (1) Able to differentiate into any cell type 8 of 10 Name 2 advantages/reasons for stem cell research. (2) Helps treat many diseases, Shorter waiting list 9 of 10 Name 2 disadvantages/reasons against stem cell research. (2) Embryo rights, Risks of infection 10 of 10
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