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A-Level Biology OCR A

Importance Stem Cells Explain Activity Carefully Controlled Source

Front Explain the importance of stem cells and why their activity must be carefully controlled.
Back Importance of stem cells:
  • They are the source of new cells for growth, development and tissue repair
  • If they dont divide fast enough - tissues not efficiently replaced - ageing
  • If they too quickly without control - tumors which could lead to cancer

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