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1.2 Cell division

1.2 Cell division

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A newspaper reports that stem cells have been shown to cure paralysis. A scientist says the report is not yet justified. Which statement best supports the scientist?

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A

Stem cells cannot differentiate into nerve cells, so paralysis cannot be treated

B

Stem cells are only found in embryos, so there are too few of them for treatment

C

Stem cells are always rejected by the patient, so the treatment cannot ever work

D

Stem cell treatments for paralysis are still being trialled, so the risks are unknown

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1.2 Cell division Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Biology
  3. /1.2 Cell division

63 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Biology 1.2 Cell division, covering 1.2.1 Chromosomes, 1.2.2 Mitosis and the cell cycle, and 1.2.3 Stem cells. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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