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What is the function of mitosis? |
cell division for growth and repair |
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List the stages of mitosis |
Prophase, metaphase, anophase, telophase and cytokinesis |
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Describe asexual reproduction |
reproduction using just one parent. the offspring are genetically identical to the parent and to each other. They are clones. |
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How do cancer tumors occur? |
uncontrollable cell division (mitosis) |
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What process in animals results in growth and development? |
growth = mitosis development = cell differentiation |
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What type of charts are used to track growth over time? |
percentile growth charts |
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Why is cell differentiation important in animals? |
It produces specialised cells that carry out specific functions in the body. |
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how do plants grow? |
mitosis and cell elongation |
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How is a root hair cell adapted to its function? |
It has a finger like projection to produce a large surface area. |
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How are xylem cells adapted to their function? |
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What is the function of stem cells? |
to produce specialised cells |
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Where are stem cells found in plants? |
in the meristem |
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What are the two types of stem cells in animals? |
embryonic and adult stem cells |
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What are the advantages of using stem cells in medicine? |
They can be used to produce and replace damaged cells that cause disease. |
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What are the risks of using stem cells in medicine? |
They often continue dividing causing cancer. They can be rejected by the body and so attacked by the immune system. |
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What is the central nervous system? |
brain and spinal cord |
