Stem Cells & Differentiation
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Biology
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9th Grade
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Sabrina G
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6 Slides • 10 Questions
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Multiple Choice
Which statement BEST describes stem cells?
They are specialized cells that only perform one job
They divide indefinitely and can become many types of cells
They only form muscle tissue
They are cells that cause cancer
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Multiple Choice
Why are stem cells significant in the development and maintenance of the human body?
Because they are specialized cells that perform specific functions
Because they can divide indefinitely and become many different types of cells
Because they are only found in embryos
Because they cannot change into other cell types
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Drag and Drop
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Match
Math the following terms to each stage.
Cells in the embryo that can become ANY type of cell
Cells that now have a specific function (ex: muscle, nerve)
Cells that divide indefinitely and can become multiple types
Totipotent
Specialized
Stem Cell
Totipotent
Specialized
Stem Cell
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements about totipotent cells is correct?
Totipotent cells can only become nerve cells
Totipotent cells can differentiate into any cell type in the body
Totipotent cells are found only in adults
Totipotent cells cannot divide
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Fill in the Blanks
Stem cell therapy is used to
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Multiple Choice
A scientist wants to repair damaged heart tissue in a patient. Which cells would be MOST useful?
Skin cells
Blood cells
Stem cells
Muscle cells
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Dropdown
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following are true about the role of DNA in cell differentiation?
All body cells contain different DNA
Each specialized cell uses sections of DNA to create proteins it needs to function
Muscle cells and nerve cells use the same sections of DNA
Specialized cells do not need DNA to function
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Categorize
Leads to cancer
Tumor formation
Cells ignore cell signals
Can repair damaged organs
Differentiate into many cell types
Used in regenerative medicine
Increased mutation rates
Immune evasion by tumors
Match the following items to the correct category.
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