Cell Division, Differentiation And Organisation Flashcards
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What type of cells are produced by meiosis?
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Gametes - eggs and sperm
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Which type of cell division produces two identical cells from the original cell?
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Mitosis
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Where are stem cells found in humans?
A
Bone marrow
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What is meant by the term ‘differentiate’?
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Change into a specialised cell from a stem cell
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Q
What is a tumour?
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A mass of abnormally growing cells
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What are the main causes of cancer?
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Carcinogens and ionising radiation
