Year 11 - Topic 2: Cell division and stem cells

How many pairs of chromosomes are found in the nucleus of a human?

Why do cells carry out mitosis?

How many cells are produced in mitosis?

What is DNA replication?

Where does mitosis take place?

Why do cells carry out meiosis?

How many cells are produced in meiosis?

Where does meiosis take place?

What is meant by the term diploid?

What is meant by the term haploid?

Which cells are haploid?

What happens if mitosis is uncontrolled?

What are embryonic stem cells?

What are adult stem cells?

Why are stem cells being used in medicine?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of embryonic stem cells?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of adult stem cells?