2. Stem Cells Flashcards
1
Q
define stem cells
A
they are undifferentiated cells which have the ability to turn into specialised cells
2
Q
name the four different types of stem cells
A
- Totipotent
- Pluripotent
- Multipotent
- Unipotent
3
Q
which type of stem cells can be found in the embryo?
A
pluripotent stem cells
4
Q
what are induced pluripotent stem cells?
A
stem cells created in a lab from specialised adult cells, after being reprogrammed to become pluripotent
5
Q
what do induced pluripotent stem cells do?
A
they can turn genes on, which could allow some adult cells to become as plastic as embryonic cells, without ethical issues
