Different Cell Messing

Question 1

stem cells definition

Answer 1

undifferentiated cells that differentiate into any type of cell found in the body. not specialised

Question 2

embryonic stem cells

Answer 2

sperm fertilises an egg and it grows to form a ball of cells known as an embryo. found in the inner layers are stem cells. they can be adapted to any type of cell in the body. advantage is they are younger and quicker at differentiating compared to adult cells

Question 3

stem cell technology

Answer 3

identify drugs
can make treatments and cures for:
leukaemia 
parkinsons and alzerimers 
heart disease 
pancreatic cells

Question 4

plant stem cells

Answer 4

meristems found in tips and shoots. the cells not meristems have ability to divide over and over to product non specialised cells. some cells continue to divide allowing plants to grow taller

Question 5

benefits

Answer 5

fight problems in body we couldn’t before
helps replace damaged cells
new medicines can be found

Question 6

concerns

Answer 6

using embryonic cells is playing with life

results are unpredictable