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All cells contain the same _____.
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Genes.
Every cell is capable of making everything the body can produce. |
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What is a totipotent cell?
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One which can mature into any body cell
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How are genes prevented from expressing themselves? (2)
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Preventing transcription and hence production of mRNA
Breaking down mRNA before its genetic code can be translated |
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What is the name of totipotent cells found in mature animals?
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Adult stem cells
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Where are adult stem cells found? (3)
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Inner lining of the small intestine, skin, bone marrow
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What can stem cells be used for?
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Treating genetic disorders (thalassaemia, sickle cell anaemia)
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Mature plants have many/few totipotent cells
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many
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How can you clone many plants?
What is this called? |
Cut cells from the root and place it in a nutrient medium and give it chemical stimuli
In vitro development |
