Cloning and Stem Cells Flashcards
1
Q
How does one clone plants
A
By taking a cutting
2
Q
What cell causes plant cell differentiation and specialisation
A
Meristematic Cell
3
Q
What is required to clone an animal
A
DNA Donor
Egg Donor
Surrogate
4
Q
What are the steps to clone an animal
A
- Remove DNA of egg
- Insert DNA of DNA donor into egg
- Shock egg to produce zygote
- Insert zygote into uterus of surrogate
5
Q
What cell causes animal cell differentiation and specialisation
A
Stem Cell
6
Q
What are stem cells
A
Unspecialised cells that can differentiate into another cell
7
Q
How many types of stem cells are there
A
2
8
Q
Which type of stem cell can differentiate into any other cell type
A
Embryonic Stem Cell
9
Q
Which type of stem cell can indefinitely divide mitotically
A
Embryonic Stem Cell
10
Q
Which type of stem cell is obtained from organs like bone marrow
A
Mature Stem Cells
11
Q
Which type of stem cell cannot differentiate into any other cell type
A
Mature Stem Cell
