4D Stem cells

Question 1

Define stem cells

Answer 1

Undifferentiated with the capacity of changing into a specialized cell and specific function.

Question 2

2 properties of stem cells

Answer 2

Self-renewal and Potency

Question 3

Totipotent stem cells can differentiate to what cell types?

Answer 3

Any

Question 4

Pluripotent stem cells can differentiate to how many cell types?

Answer 4

Multiple

Question 5

Multipotent stem cells can differentiate to how many cell types?

Answer 5

limited number of specialised cell types belonging to a specific tissue or organ

Question 6

Totipotent example

Answer 6

Zygote

Question 7

Pluripotent example

Answer 7

Embryonic stem cell (Blastocyst)

Question 8

Multipotent example

Answer 8

Ectoderm, endoderm and mesoderm

Question 9

Specialised cell examples

Answer 9

Neurone, skeletal muscle, stomach cells