A student wrote:
"Stem cells from bone marrow can become any type of cell in the body, so they are just as useful as embryonic stem cells."
Explain why the student is wrong.
Give one advantage of using stem cells from a patient's own bone marrow rather than embryonic stem cells.
Stem cells are grown in the laboratory before they are used to treat patients. These cells can become infected with viruses.
Explain why this is a risk to the patient.
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.