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2.2 Stem cells

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Question 9
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Cells grown from stem cells are used to replace damaged muscle tissue. The transplanted cells survive but cannot contract.

Which conclusion is supported?

[1]
A

Survival alone does not show that the cells have the required function.

B

Survival alone shows that the cells have replaced the muscle function.

C

Failure to contract shows that the cells cannot contain any chromosomes.

D

Failure to contract shows that the cells were rejected by the patient.

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2.2 Stem cells Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Biology
  3. /2.2 Stem cells

46 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Biology 2.2 Stem cells, covering 2.2.1 Function of stem cells and meristems and 2.2.2 Benefits and risks of stem cells. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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