Stem cells Flashcards

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What are Stem cells?

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-blank cells
-can replicate itself

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What are Totipotent cells?

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-can differentiate into any cell
-fertilised egg, early embryo

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What are Pluripotent cells?

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-differentiate into many (200)
-germ layers

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What are Multi-potent cells?

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-differentiate into some cells
-bone marrow

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What are Ogalio-potent cells?

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  • differentiate into a few types of cells
    -lymph
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What are Uni-potent cells?

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  • differentiate into one cell (muscle)
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How can embryonic stem cells be used in medicine?

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-Stem cells are used in medicine as they can repeatedly replicate

-Stem cells can differentiate into different types of cells

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