Stem cells Flashcards

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What can plant cells do that most animal cells cannot?

A

Differentiate throughout lifetime.

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What is cell division restricted to in mature animals?

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Cell replacements and repair.

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3
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Stem cells?

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Cells which can differentiate into different types of cells.

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4
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Where can stem cells be found?

A

In adult bone marrow and human embryos.

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5
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How can nerve cells be used?

A

Help those paralysed by spinal cord injuries.

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6
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How can beating heart muscle cells be used?

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For those with heart disease.

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How can insulin producing cells be used?

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For those with diabetes.

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8
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For stem cells? 2

A
  • those who are alive and suffering are more important than an embryo
  • unwanted embryos from fertility clinics which would be otherwise destroyer could be used for research
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Against stem cells? 2

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  • killing a potential human life

* scientists should concentrate on other ways of obtaining stem cells rather than using them from embryos

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10
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How are offspring produced by asexual reproduction produced by?

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Mitosis of the parental cells.

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What do the offspring produced by asexual reproduction contain?

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The same alleles as the parent.

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