Synthetic cells raise ethical issues like safety risks, misuse and environmental harm. There are concerns about creating artificial life, controlling its use and ensuring it does not negatively affect natural ecosystems.
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If gametes are formed by mitosis, they will have the same chromosome number as body cells. Fertilisation would double the chromosome number, causing genetic imbalance.
Contact inhibition prevents tumor formation in humans. Plants can develop tumors, but they usually remain localized and do not spread like cancer in animals.
No, cells do not grow forever. They grow, divide, perform functions and eventually die. New cells replace old ones, maintaining balance and proper functioning in the body.
Cells regulate growth through controlled division, contact inhibition and programmed cell death. These processes maintain balance by preventing excessive growth and removing unwanted or damaged cells.