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2.2 Stem cells

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Question 33
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A newspaper reports that embryonic stem cells can form many cell types, so they will successfully treat every disease.

Which explanation identifies the weakness in this claim?

[1]
A

Producing cell types does not establish that they function safely in patients.

B

Producing cell types establishes that they cannot be rejected by patients.

C

Producing cell types means that the cells can only be used to replace blood.

D

Producing cell types means that the cells cannot divide after transplantation.

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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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