Chapter 3.6 Flashcards
1
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How many specialized types of cells are there?
A
At least 290 specialized types of cells, 14 types that are unique to the embryo or fetus
2
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What is a Stem Cell?
A
A cell that divides mitotically to yield two daughter cells like itself that can continue dividing without specializing, or one daughter cell that is a stem cell and one that is partically specialized.
3
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What is a PRogenitor Cell?
A
A partly specialized cell that is the daughter of a stem cell but is intermediate between a stem cell and a fully differented cell is termed this
4
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What is Totipotent?
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Means that their daughter cells can specialize as any cell type
5
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What is Pluripotent?
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Means that daughter cells can follow any of several pathways, but not all of them
