Stem cells Flashcards
1
Q
What are Stem cells?
A
-blank cells
-can replicate itself
2
Q
What are Totipotent cells?
A
-can differentiate into any cell
-fertilised egg, early embryo
3
Q
What are Pluripotent cells?
A
-differentiate into many (200)
-germ layers
4
Q
What are Multi-potent cells?
A
-differentiate into some cells
-bone marrow
5
Q
What are Ogalio-potent cells?
A
- differentiate into a few types of cells
-lymph
6
Q
What are Uni-potent cells?
A
- differentiate into one cell (muscle)
7
Q
How can embryonic stem cells be used in medicine?
A
-Stem cells are used in medicine as they can repeatedly replicate
-Stem cells can differentiate into different types of cells
