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1.2 Cell division

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Table gives information about three sources of stem cells.

Table: Three sources of stem cells and the types of cell that each source can form

Source of stem cellsTypes of cell that can be formed
human embryoalmost any type of human cell
human bone marrow
plant meristem
a.

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b.

Meristem cells can differentiate throughout the life of a plant. Explain why this is useful to the plant.

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c.

Give one reason why there are fewer ethical objections to using plant stem cells than to using human embryonic stem cells.

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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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