B2.3 Cell Specialization Flashcards
1
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Stem cells
A
Unspecialized cells which are able to differentiate and promote proliferation
2
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Stem cell location
A
brain, bone marrow, blood vessels, skin, teeth
3
Q
Totipotent
A
Cells that can develop into all cells
4
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Pluripotent
A
Cells that can develop into all cells with the exception of the original cell (embryo cell)
5
Q
Multipotent
A
Cells that can develop into a group of closely related cells
6
Q
Unipotent
A
Cells that can develop into one type of cell
7
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Morpogens
A
Gene regulating chemicals which determine the specialization of a cell
