Stem cells in the bone marrow divide to produce new blood cells.
A patient with a disease of the bone marrow is given a bone marrow transplant from a donor.
Name the type of cell division that stem cells use to produce new cells.
The stem cells in bone marrow cannot produce nerve cells.
Explain why.
The donor must have bone marrow that is a close match to the patient's own cells.
Explain why.
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.