Stem cells

Which type of stem cell can only differentiate into different types of blood cells?

• Embryonic stem cell

• Adult stem cell

What is the problem in type 1 diabetes?

• The heart is damaged and can’t contract properly

• The red blood cells are misshapen and don’t function properly

• The pancreas is damaged and no longer produces insulin

When nerve cells are damaged, messages can no longer be sent to the muscle properly. This can lead to the loss of the ability to move some or all of your body.

What can we call this condition?

• Sickle cell anaemia

• Paralysis

• Ischemia

Which two of the options below are advantages of using adult stem cells rather than embryonic stem cells?

• Adult stem cells won’t cause rejection as they’re taken from the patient themselves

• Adult stem cells have to be extracted from the bone marrow which is very painful

• Adult stem cells can only differentiate into a few cell types

• Adult stem cells are taken from the patient so are not in limited supply

Can adult stem cells divide by mitosis?

• Yes

• No

Which two parts of the plant contain meristem tissue?

• Tips of the roots

• The stem

• Tips of the shoots