Stem Cells Genetic Engineering

Stem cells are

• undifferentiated and can develop into many types of cells.
• cells that never go through cell division.
• only found in embryos.

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Stem cells are used to __________.

• create new species of animals
• make babies
• grow different types of tissues

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Which is true about embryonic stem cells?

• They no longer divide, their cell type is set and cannot change.
• They can become any cell type in the body.
• They are found in adults.

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What does it mean for Stem Cells to be undifferentiated?

• They are specific types of cells.

• They don't have a specific job yet.

• They don't matter.

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Which of the following cells is UNdifferentiated or UNspecialized?

• nerve cell
• liver cell
• stem cell

Which of the following best describes a DNA molecule?

• double helix
• contains ribose
• made of amino acids
• contains Uracil

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Why is DNA important?

• it is very small and very complicated
• it's in everything
• it serves as the blueprint for traits of all living things
• because we eat it every day for energy

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What is a section of DNA that codes for a specific protein called?

• RNA

• replication

• gene

• protein

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What is it called when DNA makes a copy of itself?

• Translation

• Replication

• Mitosis

• Gene therapy

What does DNA stand for?

• Deoxyribonucleic acid

• Diribose nutride acidosis

• Dinitro acid

• Deoxynitrogenic acid

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