Edexcel IGCSE Biology 2 5b Cell Differentiation Questions
Apply differentiation to stem-cell uses such as producing red blood cells and to the limits of specialised animal tissue.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2019
- Course
- Biology 4BI1
Apply differentiation to stem-cell uses such as producing red blood cells and to the limits of specialised animal tissue.
Scientists produce large numbers of genetically identical plants using micropropagation. The diagram shows some of the stages of micropropagation.
In micropropagation, small pieces of plant tissue can grow into new individuals.
Explain why small pieces of animal tissue cannot grow into new individuals.
An explanation answer that makes reference to two of the following points:
- cells are differentiated / specialised / can only form one cell type / cells unable to differentiate / specialise / form other cell types
- no / fewer stem cells
- stem cells found in embryo / bone marrow / umbilical cord
references
to plant
tissue