3.8.2.1 Most of a Cell's DNA is not Translated Flashcards
1
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What are totipotent cells?
A
Cells which can become any type of cell
2
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What are stem cells?
A
Cells which retain the ability to differentiate into other cells
3
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Which type of cells can redifferentiate?
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Plant cells which allows them to develop once again into another completely different cell
4
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What are pluripotent cells?
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Cells found in embryos which can differentiate into almost anything
5
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What are multipotent cells?
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Cells found in adults which can differentiate into a limited number of specialised cells
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What are unipotent cells?
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Cells which can only differentiate into a single cell
They’re derived from multipotent cells and are made into adult tissue
