
17.4 - Cell Differentiation(15pts.)
Authored by Spenser Chakerian
Biology
9th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Stem cells are
cells that grow uncontrollably
undifferentiated and can be any type of cell
never go through cell division
only found in embryos
Answer explanation
Stem cells are undifferentiated and can be any type of cell, making them versatile for various functions and tissues in the body.
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS1-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does "pluripotent" mean?
able to divide and make many different types of cells
not able to divide
can only divide and make one cell type
if it divides, it will make a cancerous tumor
Answer explanation
Pluripotent means able to divide and make many different types of cells, making it the correct choice among the options provided.
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS1-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which best explains why muscle cells are different from blood cells?
Muscle cells are produced by the brain, but blood cells are produced by the heart.
Different genes are activated in muscle cells than in blood cells.
Muscles cells experience different environmental influences than blood cells.
A mutation occurs during the development of muscle cells but not in blood cells.
Answer explanation
Different genes are activated in muscle cells than in blood cells.
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS1-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is cell differentiation?
Process by which cells produce more cells
Process by which cells become specialized
Process by which cells become unspecialized
Process by which cells die
Answer explanation
Process by which cells become specialized
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS1-4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is one goal of cellular differentiation/specialization?
To create specialized cells to help organism maintain homeostasis.
To many cells.
To make stem cells
to make single celled organisms
Answer explanation
One goal of cellular differentiation/specialization is to create specialized cells to help the organism maintain homeostasis.
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS1-4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Stem cell research is controversial because in involves?
social issues
ethical issues
educational issues
economical issues
Answer explanation
Stem cell research is controversial due to ethical issues surrounding the use of embryonic stem cells, raising concerns about the sanctity of life and potential misuse.
Tags
NGSS.HS-ETS1-3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is the importance of apoptosis?
To eliminate damaged or unnecessary cells
To create specialized cells
To produce two identical cells
To cause uncontrolled cell growth
Answer explanation
The importance of apoptosis is to eliminate damaged or unnecessary cells, helping maintain proper cell function and overall health.
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