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How much do you know about stem cells?

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What are stem cells?

Cells that can only become blood cells

Cells that can become any specialised cell an organism needs (correct)

Cells that can only become skin cells

Cells that can only become muscle cells

What are the two main types of stem cells?

Totipotent and pluripotent

Embryonic and induced pluripotent

Embryonic and adult (correct)

Adult and induced pluripotent

What is the difference between pluripotent and multipotent stem cells?

Multipotent stem cells can become any specialised cell an organism needs, while pluripotent stem cells can differentiate into some cells but not as many

Pluripotent stem cells can become a whole range of specialised cells, while multipotent stem cells can differentiate into some cells but not as many (correct)

Multipotent stem cells can only differentiate into one cell type, while pluripotent stem cells can differentiate into many

Pluripotent stem cells can only differentiate into one cell type, while multipotent stem cells can differentiate into many

What is the main purpose of adult stem cells?

To repair and regenerate certain tissues in our body Signup and view all the answers

Why do we need to make sure the immune system doesn't reject stem cells?

To ensure the stem cells can successfully treat the disease or damage Signup and view all the answers

What was the negative impact of thalidomide?

Many babies were born with defects such as smaller limbs Signup and view all the answers

What is somatic cell nuclear transformation?

Taking someone's adult stem cells to create more stem cells and eventually create more embryos or organs or more tissues Signup and view all the answers

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Test your knowledge about stem cells and their role in the human body with this informative quiz! Learn about the two main types of stem cells - embryonic and adult - and discover their unique properties. From pluripotency to differentiation, this quiz covers it all. Impress your friends with your stem cell expertise and get a deeper understanding of this fascinating topic.