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Quiz: Pluripotency vs Totipotency in Stem Cells

Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) (9BN0)

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Building on what you've learned about stem cells, let's test your knowledge of pluripotency and totipotency!

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Which type of stem cell has the ability to differentiate into any cell type, including extra-embryonic tissues?

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Which of the following are characteristics of pluripotent stem cells? (Select all that apply)

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Totipotent stem cells can give rise to {{blank0}} tissues, while pluripotent stem cells can differentiate into cells of the {{blank1}} only.

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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If 75% of stem cells in a sample are pluripotent and the rest are totipotent, what percentage are totipotent?

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Where are pluripotent stem cells most commonly found in early development?

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Which of the following are examples of cells pluripotent stem cells can differentiate into? (Select all that apply)

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Pluripotent stem cells are found in the {{blank0}} cell mass of the blastocyst, while totipotent cells are found in the {{blank1}}.

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