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Subject: Biology
Teacher: Ingrid Díaz
MYP Objective:
Explain a problem or question to be tested by a scientific investigation.
Design scientific investigations.
Interpret data and explain results using scientific reasoning.
Apply scientific language effectively.

Date: ______________________

MYP COMMAND
Command term Definition
Define Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity.
Explain Give a detailed account including reasons and causes.
List Give a sequence of brief answers with no explanation.
Outline Give a brief account or summary.

Name: _________________________________________________________________ Grade: 9 - __________

According to the text, answer questions 1 - 5:

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Text source: Andrew Allott, David Mindorff, Biology, 2014 Edition, Oxford University Press

1. Define the stem cells.

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2. List the three sources of human stem cells.

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3. Take one of the properties of stem cells and outline the difference in that property for the 3 cell types.

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4. Explain the ethical dilemma of using natural embryonic stem cells.

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5. Outline the argument and counterargument of using stem cells created by in vitro fertilization.

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AUTHOR/ CREADO POR: APPROVED BY/APROBADO POR:

Ingrid Díaz Tania Díaz

DATE /FECHA DE CREACIÓN: DATE OF APPROVAL / FECHA DE

APROBACIÓN:

14/December/2022 10/January/2023

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