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Stem Cells (GCSE Biology)

The following is a GCSE Biology test covering 'Stem Cells' from the broader topic Cell Biology. The test is geared towards the AQA exam board style syllabus.
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What is the name for a cell that can divide and differentiate to form many different types of specialised cells?
Which source provides pluripotent stem cells commonly used in research (with high ability to form many tissues but not extra-embryonic membranes)?
Which process changes stem cells into specific specialised cells such as nerve or muscle cells?
Which property makes embryonic stem cells particularly useful for research compared with many adult stem cells?
What does “induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)” refer to?
Which phrase correctly defines “multipotent” as used for some adult stem cells?
Which laboratory technique can create genetically identical plants from a small piece of meristem tissue?
What is one main therapeutic use of human stem cells currently in medicine?
Which of these is a realistic laboratory limitation of stem cell therapies?
Which of the following is a valid scientific benefit of creating patient-specific iPSCs?
Which type of stem cell can become any cell type in the whole organism including extra-embryonic tissues?