
Cell Specialization and Stem Cells Quiz
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are stem cells?
Undifferentiated cells that can become other cells in the body
Cells that are only found in bone marrow
Cells that have already specialized
Cells that are only found in developing embryos
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of transcription factors in cell differentiation?
They help the cell divide into two identical cells
They control the size of the cell
They regulate which areas of the DNA code will get transcribed into mRNA
They determine the color of the cell
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main issue to consider when using embryonic stem cells for research?
The risk of organ or tissue rejection
The ethical issue of the demise of the embryo
The cost of obtaining the stem cells
The potential benefits offered in stem cell research
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS)?
Stem cells that can differentiate into any type of body cell
Stem cells that can only be found in bone marrow
Stem cells that can only be used for organ transplants
Stem cells that can only differentiate into blood cells
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the potential benefit of using a person's own induced pluripotent stem cells for organ or tissue regeneration?
Decrease the cost of organ/tissue regeneration
Increase the need for organ donors
Decrease chances for organ/tissue rejection
Increase the risk of organ/tissue rejection
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the internal cues for stem cells in the process of differentiation?
The specific location of the stem cell within the developing embryo
Environmental effects like temperature
Transcription factors present in the cytoplasm of the original starting zygote cell
Cell signaling from other cells next to it
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main function of bone marrow stem cells?
To produce blood cells
To produce skin cells
To produce muscle cells
To produce nerve cells
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