IB Biology HL B2.3.2 Properties of Stem Cells Questions
See how embryonic and adult stem cells combine self-renewal with different limits on the mature cell types they can produce.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2025
- Course
- Biology HL
- Level
- HL
Exam points
- Explain how stem cells self-renew by dividing while remaining undifferentiated.
- Explain potency as the ability to differentiate into mature specialized cell types.
- Compare the broader differentiation potential of embryonic stem cells with that of most adult stem cells.
IB Biology HL B2.3.2 Properties of Stem Cells Questions question 1
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Outline reasons for the therapeutic use of stem cells.
unspecialized/undifferentiated stem cells can divide/differentiate along different pathways;
(stem cells are accessible as they) come from embryos/bone marrow/umbilical cord blood/adult tissue;
(stem cells) can regenerate/repair/regrow diseased/damaged tissues in people;
drugs can be tested on stem cells (in laboratories to see if they are harmful);
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