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2.2 Stem cells

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Embryonic stem cells can be taken from embryos that are only a few days old.

a.

State the function of embryonic stem cells in a developing embryo.

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b.

Some people object to the use of embryonic stem cells in medicine.

Give one reason why.

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c.

Explain why embryonic stem cells could be more useful in medicine than adult stem cells.

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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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