Chapter 2 Stem Cells

Question 1

What are stem cells

Answer 1

Cells which have not differentiated into a specialised cell. These cells can turn into any type of cell they need to . To fulfill a job needed in the body

Question 2

What do stem cells hugely help

Answer 2

Growth and development

Question 3

Where can stem cells be found in animals

Answer 3

Bone marrow

Question 4

Where can stem cells be found in plants

Answer 4

Meristems

Question 5

Where are meristems found

Answer 5

In the part of the plant that is growing ( root tip)(shoot tip)

Question 6

What organisms either plant or animals can produce any cell type in the body

Answer 6

Plant cells can because the meristems produce Unspecialised cells which can differentiate into any other cells neeeded

Question 7

How can stem cells be used in medicine

Answer 7

They can cure diseases ( sickle cell anaemia)

They can grow specific specialised cells which are needed

Can possibly grow organs for transplants

Research into embryonic stem cells ( not allowed due to ethical issues )