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IB Biology SL B2.3.4 Types of Stem Cells Questions

Trace the potency spectrum from multipotent adult stem cells through pluripotent embryonic cells to totipotent early-stage cells and compare their developmental outcomes.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Biology SL
Level
SL

Exam points

  • Classify totipotent, pluripotent and multipotent stem cells using developmental stage and tissue source.
  • Order neuron, bone-marrow, umbilical and embryonic cells from least to greatest differentiation potential.

IB Biology SL 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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