4D Flashcards
stem cell
undifferentiated cells with the capability of differentiating into specialised cells
differentiation
The development of a stem cell into a specialised cell with a particular function
specialised
cells that serve a unique, particular function
totipotent
stem cells which can differentiate into any cell type
zygote
The diploid cell is formed by the combination of two haploid
gamete cells
A gamete is a reproductive cell of an animal or plant
foetus
a human embryo after 8 weeks of development
pluripotent
stem cells that can differentiate into multiple cell types
embryonic stem cell
a pluripotent stem cell present during the early stages of human development
multipotent
stem cells which can differentiate into a limited number of specialised cell types belonging to a specific tissue or organ
bone marrow
semi-solid tissue found within bones. Serves as the primary site of the creation of red blood cells and leukocytes