Biology: Year 9 Term 2: Stem Cells & Differentiation

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Define differentiation. (1)
The process through which stem cells change to become specialised.
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What is an unspecialised cell called? (1)
Stem cell
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Animal cells differentiate when? (1)
Early on ie in the womb
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Plant cells differentiate when? (1)
Anytime throughout life
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Define cloning. (1)
Producing genetically identical offspring
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What is a zygote? (1)
A cell created by the fusion of the sperm and ovum
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What is a blastocyst? (1)
A ball of unspecialised embryonic stem cells
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Define topipotent. (1)
Able to differentiate into any cell type
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Name 2 advantages/reasons for stem cell research. (2)
Helps treat many diseases, Shorter waiting list
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Name 2 disadvantages/reasons against stem cell research. (2)
Embryo rights, Risks of infection
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What is an unspecialised cell called? (1)

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Stem cell

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Animal cells differentiate when? (1)

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Plant cells differentiate when? (1)

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Define cloning. (1)

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