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Edexcel IGCSE Biology 2 5b Cell Differentiation Questions

Practise explaining how stem cells differ from specialised cells and why differentiation matters in growth, blood-cell production and tissue development.

Syllabus
First assessment 2019
Course
Biology 4BI1

Exam points

  • describe stem cells as unspecialised cells that can divide and become specialised cell types
  • explain why differentiated animal tissue cannot grow into a whole new individual

Edexcel IGCSE Biology 2 5b Cell Differentiation Questions question 1

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Scientists produce large numbers of genetically identical plants using micropropagation. The diagram shows some of the stages of micropropagation.

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In micropropagation, small pieces of plant tissue can grow into new individuals.

Explain why small pieces of animal tissue cannot grow into new individuals.

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