C8 - Stem Cells

Question 1

What are 4 ways cells can differ?

Answer 1

Shape, size, no. of organelles and types of organelles

Question 2

What is an example of a specialized cell in animals?

Answer 2

Red blood cells (shape allows them to squeeze into tiny capillaries)

Question 3

What is an example of a specialized cell in a plant?

Answer 3

The Xylem cells are hollow and reinforced with lignin which allows water to move through the

Question 4

When does specialization occur?

Answer 4

During a cell’s development, it is exposed to complex biochemicals which direct which sections of DNA are used

Question 5

What is pluripotent?

Answer 5

Can turn into most cell types

Question 6

What is totipotent?

Answer 6

Can turn into all cell types

Question 7

What is multipotent?

Answer 7

Can turn into some cell types

Question 8

What is the hierarchy of life?

Answer 8

Atoms, molecules, organelles, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms, populations, communities, ecosystems, biosphere