Cell differentiation Flashcards
1
Q
What is a zygote?
A
fertilised egg cell
2
Q
What is differentiation?
A
process by which cells become specialised
3
Q
Where are adult stem cells found?
A
bone marrow
4
Q
What can adult cells differentiate into?
A
different types of blood cells
5
Q
What are embryonic stem cells?
A
cells removed from the embryo
6
Q
Where are plant stem cell found?
A
meristems
7
Q
Where are meristems found in a plant?
A
tips and shoots of a plant
8
Q
What does a bacterial cell need to do before it divides?
A
grows
replicate all of its genetic material
9
Q
How does a bacterial cell divide?
A
each circular strand moves to either sides of the cell
cell wall begins to grow in the middle
the cell splits apart
10
Q
How to reach optimal growth of bacteria
A
moist
warm
plenty of nutrients
