Cells 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Cancer
A
Uncontrollable mitosis in a cell
2
Q
What is a Benign tumour?
A
A slow spreading tumour with a capsule.
3
Q
Reasons to cut off a tumour
A
They can cut off blood supply and look unsightly
4
Q
What is a Malignant tumour?
A
A fast spreading tumour that can spread and cause secondary tumours
5
Q
All types of Stem cells:
A
Meristems, Embryonic stem cells, adult stem cells
6
Q
Where are adult stem cells found?
A
The skin and bone marrow
7
Q
Where are embryonic stem cells found?
A
Embryos
8
Q
Where are meristems found?
A
Plants
9
Q
What is the difference between embryonic and adult stem cells?
A
Embryonic stem cells can specialise to become any cell, adult stem cells can only become certain cells
