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Combined science (Foundation)
Stem cells and differentiation

Starter quiz

  • True or false? Egg cells contain a nucleus.
    • True ✓
    • False
  • What is the role of the immune system?
    • to produce hormones
    • to transport materials
    • gas exchange
    • to digest food
    • to fight infection  ✓
  • Match the specialised cell to its adaptations that help it carry out its role.
    • sperm cell
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      A tail to help it move. ✓
    • muscle cell
      ⇔
      Many mitochondria to provide energy for contraction. ✓
    • red blood cell
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      Biconcave shape to provide a large surface area for diffusion. ✓
    • palisade mesophyll cell
      ⇔
      Contains chloroplasts for photosynthesis. ✓
  • True or false? Embryonic stem cells can only differentiate into a limited and related number of cells.
    • True
    • False ✓
  • The Oak students are discussing diabetes. Who is incorrect?
    • Andeep: Diabetes is where you have eaten too much sugar.
      Andeep: Diabetes is where you have eaten too much sugar.  ✓
    • Sofia: There are two types of diabetes, type 1 and type 2.
      Sofia: There are two types of diabetes, type 1 and type 2.
    • Sam: Diabetes is when a person cannot control their blood sugar levels.
      Sam: Diabetes is when a person cannot control their blood sugar levels.
    • Lucas: Type 1 diabetes is where cells in the pancreas produce too much insulin.
      Lucas: Type 1 diabetes is where cells in the pancreas produce too much insulin.  ✓
  • Select the option which correctly describes where bone marrow is found and one of its roles.
    • Bone marrow is found in bones, where it produces new bones.
    • Bone marrow is found on the surface of bones, where it helps them grow.
    • Bone marrow is found inside bones, where it produces red and white blood cells.  ✓
    • Bone marrow is found on the surface of bones, where it provides strength.
    • Bone marrow is found inside the bones, where it provides strength.
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