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What is a somatic cell? |
Any cell in the body other than reproductive cells |
Not reproductive |
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What is a germaline cell? |
Gametes or any cell that divides to form a gamete |
Sperm or ovawhat doe |
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What does a somatic cell divide by? |
Mitosis |
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What does a germaline cell divide by? |
Mitosis and meiosis |
Both |
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What is cellular differentiation? |
When unspecialised cells become specialised |
Allows cell to carry out special functions |
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What are the cells found in a early embryo? |
Pluripotent |
Pluripotent or multi-potent |
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What are the cells found in tissue cells |
Multi-potent |
Not pluripotent |
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What are the cells found in tissue cells |
Multi-potent |
Not pluripotent |
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What is a therapeutic use of stem cells? |
Corneal repair or regeneration of damaged skin |
Skin graft |
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Name one ethical issue of using stem cells for research |
Destruction of the embryo |
Killing |
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Name one ethical issue of using stem cells for research |
Destruction of the embryo |
Killing |
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How is a cancer rumour formed? |
Cells stop responding to regulatory signals |
Signals |
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What is a tumour? |
Mass of abnormal cells |
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What is a tumour? |
Mass of abnormal cells |
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How may a second tumour be formed |
Cells within the tumour fail to attach to one another and spread |
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What is a tumour? |
Mass of abnormal cells |
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How may a second tumour be formed |
Cells within the tumour fail to attach to one another and spread |
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