Stem Cells and Differentiation Quiz

What is the primary function of embryonic stem cells?

• To produce antibodies

• To transport oxygen in the blood

• To maintain the structure of adult tissues

• To form specialized cells needed for a developing foetus

What controls the differentiation of specialized cells?

• The pattern of gene activation

• The presence of water

• The amount of sunlight

• The temperature of the environment

What happens to stem cells once they become specialized?

• They can no longer form other types of cells

• They can turn into any type of cell

• They become stem cells again

• They start to divide rapidly

Where can adult stem cells be found in the human body?

• Liver

• Bone marrow

• Lungs

• Stomach

What is a potential use of embryonic stem cells in medicine?

• Increasing muscle mass

• Replacing faulty cells in sick people

• Producing digestive enzymes

• Enhancing memory

What is a characteristic of adult stem cells?

• They can differentiate into related cell types only

• They can turn into any type of cell

• They are found in embryos

• They are used to produce insulin

What is the role of meristem cells in plants?

• To differentiate into many types of specialized cells

• To conduct photosynthesis

• To produce chlorophyll

• To absorb water

What is the function of the root cap in plants?

• To protect the meristem tissue

• To conduct photosynthesis

• To absorb nutrients

• To store water

What is a potential treatment for Type 1 diabetes using stem cells?

• Increasing the number of red blood cells

• Producing more digestive enzymes

• Enhancing the immune system

• Transplanting insulin-producing cells

What condition is characterized by damage to the myelin sheath around neurones?

• Asthma

• Leukaemia

• Multiple sclerosis

• Diabetes