Stem Cells

Question 1

Differentiation

Answer 1

Differentiation is a process by which a less specialised cell develops tissue-specific adaptation that enables it to become a more specialised cell type.

Question 2

Progenitor daughter cell

Answer 2

Progenitor daughter cell is a partially specialised cell whose potential fate is more restricted than the stem cell and can specialise into a smaller subset of cell types.

Question 3

Potency

Answer 3

The capacity of embryonic tissue to develop into a particular specialised tissue or organ.