2.6.10 Stem Cells in Animals & Plants Flashcards
1
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Adult Stem Cells in Bone Marrow :
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- Multipotent
- Only differentiate into RBCs, Monocytes, Neutrophils and Lymphocytes
2
Q
What is erythropoiesis?
A
Constant production of RBCs from bone marrow stem cells to maintain RBC count in blood
RBCs cannot divide by mitosis because they do not have nuclei
3
Q
What is cambium?
A
Tissue which produces stem cells in plants.
Type of meristem which is undifferentiated.
Meristem is located in the tips of shoots and roots
