Topic 2 - Growth and Differentiation Flashcards
1
Q
What happens to cells as they grow and develop?
A
They differentiate
2
Q
What are stem cells?
A
Unspecialised cells (cells that have no particular function)
3
Q
Where can stem cells be found in the human body?
A
The bone marrow
4
Q
Where can stem cells be found in a plant?
A
In the meristem at the roots and tips of the plant
5
Q
What does cloning mean?
A
Producing genetically identical offspring
