Epigenetic regulation and its evolution in animals Flashcards
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stem cells responsible for regeneration in planarians
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neoblasts/adult stem cells
these cells are pluripotent
2
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regenerative capacity of neoblasts
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seems infinite- can regenerate a whole organism from a single cell
3
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3 stages of lineage commitment
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off, on, and poised chromatin states- poised cells can quickly jump into activity if they need to
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