Year 11 - Topic 2: Cell division and stem cells

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GCSE Biology Fichas sobre Year 11 - Topic 2: Cell division and stem cells, creado por Mrs Z Rourke el 06/02/2018.
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How many pairs of chromosomes are found in the nucleus of a human? 23 pairs (46)
Why do cells carry out mitosis? For growth, replace worn out cells and repair damaged tissues
How many cells are produced in mitosis? Two genetically identical daughter cells
What is DNA replication? Where the chromosomes in the cell double in preparation for dividing.
Where does mitosis take place? Body cells
Why do cells carry out meiosis? For the formation of gametes (sex cells)
How many cells are produced in meiosis? 4 genetically different daughter cells
Where does meiosis take place? Sex organs (ovaries and testes)
What is meant by the term diploid? The cell contains 23 pairs of chromosomes
What is meant by the term haploid? The cell contains 23 chromosomes (half the number)
Which cells are haploid? Sperm and egg cells (gametes)
What happens if mitosis is uncontrolled? Cancer can occur
What are embryonic stem cells? Cells that have the potential to become any type of cell. Once they have become specialised, they lose this ability.
What are adult stem cells? Cells that can only differentiate into certain type of cells. Once they have become specialised, they lose this ability.
Why are stem cells being used in medicine? They have the potential to repair or replace damaged tissue
What are the advantages and disadvantages of embryonic stem cells? Adv: Easy to extract from embryo Adv: Produce any type of cell Dis: Embryo destroyed when cells removed – some people think embryos have a right to life Dis: Body recognises the cells as ‘different’ and will reject them without use of drugs
What are the advantages and disadvantages of adult stem cells? Adv: No embryo destroyed so not an ethical issue Adv: If taken from the person to be treated, will not cause rejection by the body Dis: Difficult to find and extract from tissue Dis: Produce only a few types of cell
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