Questions
Q1.
As an embryo develops, its cells differentiate.
(a) Explain the importance of cell differentiation in the development of the growing embryo.
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Unspecialised cell develop into specialised cells to produce tissues for organs
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(b) (i) Which of these is a feature of adult stem cells?
(1)
A they do not divide
B they divide by meiosis
C they can become all cell types
D they are found in some tissues and organs
(ii) Adult stem cells or embryonic stem cells can be used in medical treatments.
Explain why the choice between these two types of stem cells can cause issues for doctors.
(2)
There would be fewer adult stem cells and there are some ethical issues about the use of
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embryonic cells
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(Total for question = 5 marks)
(Q07 4BI1/2B, Nov 2021)
Q2.
All living organisms have certain characteristics.
(a) Describe what is meant by the following characteristics:
(i) respiration
(2)
Release of energy within cells
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(ii) control of their internal conditions
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keeping temperature within a narrow range
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(b) Organisms are organised into different levels.
What is the correct order of the levels?
(1)
A organ, system, tissue, cell, organelle
B organ, tissue, cell, system, organelle
C organelle, cell, tissue, organ, system
D system, cell, organelle, organ, tissue
(c) Yeast is an example of which group of organism?
(1)
A animals
B bacteria
C fungi
D protoctists
(Total for question = 6 marks)
(Q01 4SS0/1B, SAM 0)
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