Name: Stem Cell Starter Mark: /14

Fill in the gaps using the following words:

divide, throughout life, xylem cells, organs, differentiation, cells,
tissues, translocation, differentiate, tissue, multicellular, phloem
cells, differentiate, early stage.

1. A _________ is a group of _____ with a similar structure and

function.

2. Different _________ are grouped into _________.

3. _______________ organisms are made of lots of cells.

4. ________________ is when a cell changes to become

specialised for a particular job. It occurs as cells ________.

5. Most animal cells _______________ at an ______________.

6. Many types of plant cells keep the ability to

________________ __________________.

7. _______________ transport water and minerals from the

roots around the plant.

8. _______________ are involved in ______________ which

means the transport of dissolved sugars made in the leaves
around the plant.
Name: Stem Cell Starter Mark: /14

1. A tissue is a group of cells with a similar structure and

function.
2. Different tissues are grouped into organs.
3. Multi-cellular organisms are made of lots of cells.
4. Differentiation is when a cell changes to become specialised
for a particular job. It occurs as cells divide.
5. Most animal cells differentiate at an early stage.
6. Many types of plant cells keep the ability to differentiate
throughout life.
7. Xylem cells transport water and minerals from the roots
around the plant.
8. Phloem cells are involved in translocation which means the
transport of dissolved sugars made in the leaves around the
plant.