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Meristem tissue in plants can differentiate into any type of plant cell, throughout the life of the plant. |
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What is the function of stem cells in meristem tissues in plants? THIS PRACTICAL IS FOR HIGHER CLASSES, as it requires strict aseptic technicques!! |
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Stem cells from meristems in plants can be used to produce clones of plants quickly and economically.
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What are the advantages of using stem cells from meristems in plants? |
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Stem cells from meristems in plants are used. Rare species can be cloned to protect from extinction. |
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How can stem cells be used to ensure biodiversity? Practical: Cauliflower Cloning - Tissue Culture and Micropropagation
https://www.saps.org.uk/secondary/teaching-resources/706-cauliflower-cloning-tissue-culture-and-micropropagation
PROBABLY BEST FOR HIGHER ABILITY AS REQUIRES ASEPTIC TECHNIQUE |
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Crop plants with special features such as disease resistance can be cloned to produce large numbers of identical plants for farmers. |
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How can farmers benefit from the use of stem cells from meristems? EW: Research the uses of meristem cells by humans.
GF: Evaluate the use of cloned plants to selective breeding of plants.
GF: You are now in charge of all scientific research funding in the UK, you have to select one programme to receive all the available money which would you select, human stem cells or meristems? |
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