slide 21

Question 1

unspecialized cell that produces lines of specialized cells; has a certain level of potency (range of types it can produce)

Answer 1

Stem cell

Question 2

can produce any type of cell; found in zygote

Answer 2

Totipotent stem cell

Question 3

embryonic stem cell that can produce a broad range of cell types; found in embryonic germ layers

Answer 3

Pluripotent stem cell

Question 4

adult stem cell found in some tissues can produce a few cell types and thus maintain functional populations of specialized cells

Answer 4

Multipotent stem cell