A-LevelBiologyThe mitotic cell cycleFeb/Mar 2024Paper 1 Q221 Mark
Which statements correctly describe features of stem cells that are essential for their role in cell replacement and tissue repair? 1 After mitosis of stem cells, the daughter cells can either remain as stem cells or follow a developmental pathway that leads to the formation of specialised cells. 2 Stem cells are different to all other body cells because they retain all of the genetic information in their DNA throughout the life of the organism. 3 A small population of stem cells is retained in the body of adults throughout their life time. 4 Stem cells have more telomeres than other body cells and this allows them to undergo an unlimited number of mitotic divisions.
A1, 2, 3 and 4
B1, 2 and 3 only
C1 and 3 only
D2, 3 and 4 only
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