Stem Cells & Meristems

By Mr G Davidson


1. stem cells are capable of developing into all cell types.

2. Stem cells can be used to grow new skin tissue which can then be used in a skin .

3. Adult stem cells are found all over the body.

    True

    False

4. Stem cell technology may be used in future to treat which of the following?

    Parkinson's disease

    Alzheimer's disease

    Diabetes

    All of the above

5. Meristems are found all over plants.

    True

    False

6. Mitosis occurs in the root tip of a plant.

    True

    False

7. The use of stem cells raises a number of issues.

8. Stem cells are cells.

9. Stem cell technology can be used to successfully treat by bone marrow transplantation.

10. Stem cell technology can be used to repair the cornea in the eye.

    True

    False