Stem Cells Flashcards

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Stem cell

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Unspecialised cell that can divide and differentiate into a specialised cell

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2 types of stem cells

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Embryonic stem cells
Mature stem cells

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Embryonic stem cells

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Obtained by blastula stage of embryo
Increase indefinitely by mitosis
Can differentiate into any specialised cell

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