Stem Cells & Meristems

Mr G Davidson

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Complete the crossword, then click on "Check" to check your answer. If you are stuck, you can click on "Hint" to get a free letter.

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Across:

1. Disease which causes rigidity, tremor and extreme slowness, which may in future be treated by stem cell technology.
3. Type of stem cells found in embryos.
4. Special growth regions in plants.
6. Method used to replace a small are of skin.
7. Front of the eye which can be repaired using stem cell tissue.
9. Condition caused by the failure to produce insulin which may, in future, be treatable using stem cells.
10. Type of animal cell which is unspecialised.

Down:

2. Disease which causes mood, memory and speech problems which may be treatable using stem cells in the future.
5. Part of the bone which may be transplanted using stem cells.
8. Type of stem cells found throughout the body.