Stem cells Quiz
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1. What is a stem cell?
- A. A specialised cell that cannot divide
- B. An unspecialised cell that can divide and differentiate
- C. A cell that only exists in plants
- D. A dead cell
2. Which type of stem cell can become any type of cell in the human body?
- A. Adult stem cells in bone marrow
- B. Plant meristem cells
- C. Embryonic stem cells
- D. Red blood cells
3. A bone marrow transplant is used to treat leukaemia. Which cells does it supply?
- A. Adult stem cells that make new blood cells
- B. Embryonic stem cells that make nerve cells
- C. Meristem cells that make roots
- D. Specialised muscle cells
4. Why are meristem cells useful for growing many identical plants?
- A. They are specialised leaf cells
- B. They can differentiate into any type of plant cell
- C. They only become root cells
- D. They cannot divide
5. Which is a risk of using stem cells in medicine?
- A. Stem cells can never divide
- B. Stem cells cannot be rejected by any patient
- C. The cells may form a tumour
- D. Stem cells always become red blood cells