Stem cells Flashcards

Learn about stem cells and their uses.

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What is a stem cell?

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undifferentiated cells that haven’t yet been specialised for a function. They can create other stem cells or differentiate.

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Where can they be found?

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Bone marrow in adult stem cells, embryos in embryonic stem cells and meristems in plant stem cells.

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What are the uses of stem cells?

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Stem cell treatments (replacing damaged cells), plant clones which could help create disease resistance and therapeutic cloning which prevents organ rejection by creating exact copies.

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What are the disadvantages of stem cells?

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Viral infections and ethical beliefs (life begins at conception meaning killing an embryo is wrong).

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