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WorksheetsCells & Cell Division Revision
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 23mins
Which statement is NOT true about interphase?
It's the longest phase of the cell cycle
During interphase organelles duplicate
During interphase, DNA replicates
During interphase, the chromatin condenses into chromosomes.
Responsible for carrying instructions for growth, development and reproduction.
Cancer
DNA
Protein
Bacteria/Virus
95% of the cells life cycle
Stage where DNA is copied
Interphase
Metaphase
Telophase
Prophase
Stem cells have which of the following properties?
They ONLY have the capacity to divide and self renew
They are differentiated
The can ONLY divide to produce differentiated cells
The have the capacity to divide to self renew AND produce differentiated cells
Identify the part of the body in which adult stem cells that can differentiate into blood cells are located
Umbilical cord
Bone marrow
Skin
Small intestine
Identify the type of stem cell capable of differentiating into only a limited number of cell types
Pluripotent
Embryonic stem cells
Adult stem cells
Somatic cells
Which process supplies most of the embryonic stem cells used in research
IVF
PCR
Organ donation
CPR
Stem cells are ____________________.
cells that grow uncontrollably
undifferentiated cells that can turn into other types of cells
the first cells of a new living organism (fertilized egg)
specialized cells that do one job
Which of the following cells is undifferentiated or unspecialized?
Adult cells can only turn into blood, while embryonic turn into many things.
Which is something that can stem cells can repair/cure?
sports injuries
certain diseases like Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and diabetes
bone marrow in cancer patients
all of the above
Which type of cell division produces 2 daughter cells genetically identical to the mother cell?
Mitosis
Meiosis
What if the function of mitosis?
Growth and repair
Production of gametes
Production of egg and sperm
Production of red blood cells
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
Which disease can be treated using adult stem cells?
Gonorrhoea
Covid
Leukaemia
Malaria
