B2.1.6 Stem Cells

Question 1

What is the Function of Stem Cells

Answer 1

Stem Cells – undifferentiated cells– divided by mitosis, forming cells which then differentiate than become specialised.

Question 2

Can Stem Cells differentiate into any types of specialised cells?

Answer 2

Yes

Question 3

During when is stem cells used by the body?

Answer 3

Development,Growth and Repair!

Question 4

Where are embryonic stem cells found?

Answer 4

Embryonic stem cells found in embryos!

Question 5

Embryonic Stem cells can divide by….

Answer 5

mitosis to produce all types of cells

Question 6

Where is Adult Stem cells found?

Answer 6

Adult Stem cells are found in various body tissues.

Question 7

True or False, if False correct it

Adult Stem cells can differentiate into all types of cells.

Answer 7

False: Adult stem cells able to differentiate into some different types of cell

Question 8

Where is Stem Cells found in plants

Answer 8

Meristems

Question 9

Characteristics of Meristems

Answer 9

1. Small
2. Thin Walls
3. Small Vacuole
4. No Chloroplasts

Question 10

? continue to grow…..

Answer 10

1. Meristems
2. throughout the life