B2 Cell division

Question 1

what is the cell cycle

Answer 1

the 3 stage process of cell division in a body cells

Question 2

what is differentiation

Answer 2

the process where cells become specialized for a particular function

Question 3

what are stem cells

Answer 3

undifferentiated cells with the potential to form a range of different cell types

Question 4

can adult stem cells differentiate into anything

Answer 4

no
they can only differentiate into specific things like blood cells

Question 5

where are stem cells found in plants

Answer 5

the meristems- the growing areas of plants (roots or shoots)

Question 6

what is therapeutic cloning

Answer 6

where an embryo is produced that is genetically identical to the patient so the cells are identical

Question 7

what are some possible uses for stem cells

Answer 7

curing illnesses like paralysis as they can form new nerve cells that cant repair themselves

Question 8

what are some uses for plant stem cells

Answer 8

cloning rare or endangered plants quickly and economically