Chapter 2.3 -Stem cells

Question 1

Do adults have stem cells?

Answer 1

yes

Question 2

__________ is a good source of adult stem cell

Answer 2

Bone marrow

Question 3

Where can stem cells be found?

Answer 3

bone marrow, umbilical cord, amniotic flud, allografts

Question 4

What type of illnesses/issues can stem cells help?

Answer 4

paralysed humans
blind
diabetes

Question 5

What is a plants stem cell called

Answer 5

meristems

Question 6

Stem cells of plants (meristems) can be used to make __________.

Answer 6

clones

Question 7

Why is plant stem cell research important (4 reasons)

Answer 7

1. We can produce a large number of rare plants reliably and safely - save them from extinction
2. We can produce a large population of identical plants through cloning . Important as scientists can use these plants in experiments and change certain variables
   3 Also used in horticulture to produce large numbers of plants to sell (orchards)
   4Agriculture -produce large number of identical crop plants with special features such as disease resistance