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Stem cells: Edexcel GCSE Combined Science questions

Every Edexcel GCSE Combined Science exam question on Stem cells (specification points 2.8–2.9), 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q6(b)(i)

    June 2024 · Biology Paper 1 Higher

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  2. Q3(d)

    June 2024 · Biology Paper 1 Foundation

    2 marksStem cells
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  3. Q3(b)(ii)

    June 2023 · Biology Paper 1 Higher

    2 marksStem cells
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  4. Q3(c)(i)

    June 2023 · Biology Paper 1 Higher

    1 markStem cells
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  5. Q3(c)(ii)

    June 2023 · Biology Paper 1 Higher

    1 markStem cells
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  6. Q3(c)(iii)

    June 2023 · Biology Paper 1 Higher

    3 marksStem cells
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  7. Q6(a)(ii)

    June 2022 · Biology Paper 1 Higher

    2 marksStem cells
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  8. Q4(c)(i)

    June 2022 · Biology Paper 1 Foundation

    1 markStem cells
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  9. Q3(c)

    November 2021 · Biology Paper 1 Higher

    4 marksStem cells
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  10. Q2(a)(i)

    November 2020 · Biology Paper 1 Higher

    2 marksStem cells
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  11. Q6(a)(i)

    November 2020 · Biology Paper 1 Foundation

    2 marksStem cells
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  12. Q4(a)

    June 2018 · Biology Paper 1 Higher

    3 marksStem cells
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All 12 questions on Stem cells, as a list
  1. June 2024, Biology Paper 1 Higher, Q6(b)(i) (1 mark): Which other process is needed for the growth of an animal? (1) A cell- elongation B differentiation C cell wall synthesis D transpiration
  2. June 2024, Biology Paper 1 Foundation, Q3(d) (2 marks): Some animal cells are stem cells. Describe the function of stem cells. (2)
  3. June 2023, Biology Paper 1 Higher, Q3(b)(ii) (2 marks): The genetically identical stem cells produce the cells that develop into an embryo. Describe how stem cells produce the cells of an embryo. (2)
  4. June 2023, Biology Paper 1 Higher, Q3(c)(i) (1 mark): Give one scientific reason why the bone marrow transplant in 1968 was from a sister to her brother. (1)
  5. June 2023, Biology Paper 1 Higher, Q3(c)(ii) (1 mark): Give one scientific reason why some people are opposed to the isolation of human embryonic stem cells. (1)
  6. June 2023, Biology Paper 1 Higher, Q3(c)(iii) (3 marks): Stem cells, with the properties of embryonic stem cells, can be produced from a patient’s own skin cells. Discuss the benefits of using these stem cells to trea
  7. June 2022, Biology Paper 1 Higher, Q6(a)(ii) (2 marks): Explain why human stem cells are used for this process. (2)
  8. June 2022, Biology Paper 1 Foundation, Q4(c)(i) (1 mark): Which term describes the area of a root where many cells are dividing by mitosis? (1) A meristem B root hair cell C xylem D phloem
  9. November 2021, Biology Paper 1 Higher, Q3(c) (4 marks): Arthritis is a condition that occurs when cells in joints get damaged or destroyed. Stem cell therapy can be used to treat arthritis. Discuss the benefits and r
  10. November 2020, Biology Paper 1 Higher, Q2(a)(i) (2 marks): Describe the function of a meristem in the growth of a plant. (2)
  11. November 2020, Biology Paper 1 Foundation, Q6(a)(i) (2 marks): Describe the function of a meristem in the growth of a plant. (2)
  12. June 2018, Biology Paper 1 Higher, Q4(a) (3 marks): In 2012, two scientists were awarded the Nobel prize for their research on stem cells. They showed that adult cells could be reprogrammed to become cells with t

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