Paper 2 - Cells and Organisms

Question 1

What is the importance of cell differentiation in the development of specialised cells?

Answer 1

Cell differentiation allows cells to specialise and perform functions in an organism

Question 2

What are the advantages of using stem cells in medicine?

Answer 2

• They can differentiate into any type of cell
• Can be used for cloning
• Can be used to find cures for diseases such as cancer, parkinsons, type 1 diabetes and bone marrow transplants

Question 3

What are the disadvantages of using stem cells in medicine?

Answer 3

• Ethical issues
• Removing stem cells from embryo will kill it
• If stem cells were not removed then a healthy body would have developed