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IB Biology HL B2.3.4 Types of Stem Cells Questions

Explore how developmental stage and tissue source set the differentiation range of totipotent, pluripotent and multipotent stem cells in IB Biology HL B2.3.4.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Biology HL
Level
HL

Exam points

  • Distinguish totipotent, pluripotent and multipotent stem cells by the range of mature cell types and tissues they can produce.
  • Relate embryonic developmental stage or adult tissue source to stem-cell potency, including placental potential.
  • Order stem-cell populations by their differentiation potential when interpreting unfamiliar classification questions.

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IB Biology HL B2.3.4 Types of Stem Cells Questions question 1

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Which is a description of stem cells?

A

Hair follicle stem cells are pluripotent.

B

Stem cells in bone marrow are multipotent.

C

Very early embryo stem cells are pluripotent.

D

Late embryo stem cells are totipotent.

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