Stem cells Flashcards
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What are stem cells?
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Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that go on to produce more undifferentiated cells.
2
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Where are stem cells found?
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They are found mainly in early human embryos.
3
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How do stem cells divide?
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They are divided by mitosis to produce more cell.
4
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What is special about embryonic cells?
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They can become any type of cell they want in the body.
5
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Where are adult stem cells found?
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They are found in the bone marrow.
6
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Where are plant stem cells found?
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They are found in plant tissues called meristem. They are found at the very tip where the plant is growing.