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2.2 Stem cells

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Question 29
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A treatment uses embryonic stem cells to produce replacement tissue. A second treatment uses a patient's own adult stem cells. Both produce the required specialised cells.

Which pair of advantages favours the second treatment?

[1]
A

Reduced tissue rejection and no need to destroy embryos.

B

Wider differentiation range and no possibility of tumour formation.

C

Wider differentiation range and no need to destroy embryos.

D

Reduced tissue rejection and no possibility of tumour formation.

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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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