Growth Flashcards
1
Q
What is a stem cell?
A
A cell that can differentiate into any specialized cell.
2
Q
What can stem cells help with?
A
Treating Patients
Medical Research
Growing Organs
3
Q
What is a clinical issue of stem cells?
A
Difficult to find stem cells donaters
4
Q
How many times can a stem cell differentiate.
A
1
5
Q
What process occurs causing the divided cells to become specialised?
A
Differentiation
6
Q
If adult cells could become cells with the properties of embryonic stem cells. What are possible benefits of the research?
A
Cells won’t get rejected by their own body.
Potential to produce any cell type.
7
Q
When are adult stem cells created
A
When a stem cells differentates
8
Q
How does an embryo develop into a new leaf (or most plants)
A
Multiple cell divisions
Growth (stem cells)
Differentation
