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B2-Cell division Flashcards

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Embryonic stem cells

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Unspecialised cells from embryos

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Adult stem cells

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Unspecialised cells from adult tissues e.g bone marrow

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Mitosis

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Replicated chromosomes line up against the centre of the cell and pulled to opposite poles.Nucleus divides

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Advantage(embryonic stem cell)

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Can develop into any type of cell/tissue

Painless

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Disadvantage(embryonic stem cell)

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Embryos cannot give permission

Possible death or harm to embryo

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Advantage (adult stem cell)

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Plentiful supply

Well tested

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Disadvantage (adult stem cells)

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Painful to extract

Treat fewer diseases

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