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WorksheetsNational 5 Biology - Stem cells / Specialisation
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 3600secs
Name the cells, found in the early stages of an embryo’s development, which have the potential to develop into specialised cells.
(a)
Complete the flowchart to show the levels of organisation found within a multicellular organism.
(a)
State a reason, other than growth, why cells continue to be produced throughout life.
(a)
Which of the following shows terms listed in order of increasing level of organisation in a multicellular organism?
Organ -> Tissue -> System
Organ --> System -> Tissue
Tissue -> System -> Organ
Tissue -> Organ -> System
Stem cells are
specialised cells which can divide to produce new stem cells
specialised cells which are unable to divide to produce new stem cells
non-specialised cells which can divide to produce new stem cells
non-specialised cells which are unable to divide to produce new stem cells.
Specialisation of cells in animals leads to the formation of
tissues and organs
meristems and organs
stem cells and tissues
stem cells and meristems.
Describe the feature of stem cells which gives them the potential to develop into many different types of cells, such as blood and nerve cells.
(a)
Which of the following statements refer to processes involving stem cells? Tick all that apply.
Growth of new skin
Transmission of nerve impulses
Muscle contraction
Repair of broken bones
Production of insulin
Identify the type of cell, present in bone marrow, which can divide and differentiate to produce red blood cells.
(a)
A group of similar cells which carry out the same function is known as (a) .
A group of similar cells working together to perform the same function is called
an organism
a system
an organ
a tissue
Which of the following statements is false in relation to stem cells? Stem cells
are found in animal embryos
can undergo cell division
develop into gametes
can produce new stem cells
