Specilised Cells Flashcards
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What could stem cells potentially cure?
A
Baldness Blindness Deafness Alzheimer's Diabetes
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Where do the best stem cells come from?
A
Embryos
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What is special about egg and sperm. cells?
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They are haploid
3
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What does haploid mean?
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It has on set of chromosomes
Or 23 chromosomes
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What can stem cells do which other cells can’t?
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They can make other types of cells such as nerve cells and skin cells whereas normal cells can only replicate themselves
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Why is a root hair cell special?
A
It has an irregular shape in order to increase it’s surface area- allowing more absorption
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Q
What does a leaf cell contain?
A
Chlorophyll
7
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Why is a nerve cell special?
A
It has a long tail to allow them to send messages quickly
8
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Why is a red blood cell special?
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Biconcave shape increases surface area
Has no nucleus to pack more haemoglobin
