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IB Biology SL 2.3.4 Types of Stem Cells Question Bank

Practise IB Biology SL 2.3.4 using exact SL questions on stem-cell potency, developmental stage and embryonic or adult tissue sources.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Biology SL
Level
SL

Exam points

  • Classify stem cells as totipotent, pluripotent or multipotent from their differentiation potential.
  • Relate embryonic and adult tissue sources to the potency of their stem cells.
  • Use developmental examples to order stem cells by their ability to form specialised cell types.

B2.3.4—Types of stem cells question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

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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