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2.2 Stem cells

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The Figure shows a bean plant. Four regions of the plant are labelled A, B, C and D.

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Give the letters of the two regions where meristem tissue is found.

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b.

Describe the function of meristem tissue in the plant.

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c.

A gardener cuts off the tip of the shoot at A.

Suggest why the plant stops growing taller.

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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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