1. Cell division and Stem Cells

Which type of cell division produces 2 daughter cells genetically identical to the mother cell?

• Mitosis

• Meiosis

Which description best describes meiosis?

• Cell division producing 2 genetically different daughter cells

• Cell division producing 4 genetically identical daughter cells

• Cell division producing 2 genetically identical daughter cells

• Cell division producing 4 genetically different daughter cells

What if the function of mitosis?

• Growth and repair

• Production of gametes

• Production of egg and sperm

• Production of red blood cells

Which type of cell division is carried out in the ovaries and testes?

• Mitosis

• Meiosis

If the number of chromosomes in the body cell of a red fox is 34, how many chromosomes will be present in a gamete (sex cell)?

• 17

• 23

• 34

• 68

What causes cancer?

• Controlled meiosis

• Uncontrolled meiosis

• Controlled mitosis

• Uncontrolled mitosis

A red kangaroo sperm cell has 10 chromosomes. How many chromosomes are in a red kangaroo body cell?

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 20

What is a stem cell?

• An undifferentiated cell that can become a specialised cell

• A differentiated cell that can become a specialised cell

• An differentiated cell that can become an unspecialised cell

• An undifferentiated cell that can become an unspecialised cell

Which type of stem cell raises ethical issues, as its use involves the destruction of potential life?

• Adult stem cell

• Embryonic stem cell

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using your own adult stem cells to treat or replace damaged tissue in your body?

• No rejection

• No need for donors

• No need for tissue typing

• No research required