1 Stem Cells - Higher Human Biology

When a cell becomes differentiated, it produces ________ specific to its function by turning on and off genes.

• Stem cells

• Proteins

• Characteristics

• Genes

This type of stem cell can differentiate into any type of cell.

• Pluripotent

• Multipotent

Which type of stem cell would be described as multipotent?

• Tissue/adult stem cell

• Embryonic stem cell

This type of stem cell can differentiate into many types of cells in the body.

• Pluripotent

• Multipotent

Which type of stem cell would be found in a blastocyst?

• Pluripotent

• Multipotent

Select all places where tissue/adult stem cells could be found.

• Blastocyst

• Bone marrow

• Embryo

• Skin

Select all of the potential therapeutic uses of stem cells below.

• Cornea repair

• Skin grafts

• Study how diseases develop

• Drug testing

Select the correct statement.

• Embryonic stem cells and tissue stem cells can become any type of cell.

• Embryonic stem cells can become any type of cell while tissue stem cells give rise to more limited range of cell types.

• Tissue stem cells can become any type of cell while embryonic stem cells give rise to more limited range of cell types.

• Embryonic stem cells and tissue stem cells give rise to a limited range of cell types.

Self renewal means that stem cells produce more ________ stem cells.

• Specialised

• Unspecialised

Which is a use of stem cells in research?

• Repair of damaged organs

• Regeneration of skin

• Drug testing