Stem cells Flashcards

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what is cellular differentiation

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process by which a cell becomes specialized to perform a specific function

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what is a stem cell

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an undifferentiated cell

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what are the two types of stem cells

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embryonic and tissue (adult stem cells)

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what are embryonic stem cells

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come from embryos, can differentiate into any kind of cell

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what are tissue stem cells

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they exsist within specialized tissue and are only able to differentiate into certain types of cells

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what is cord blood banking

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blood in the ability cord has stem cells. this blood can be collected and stored in case it’s needed later in life

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what are stem cells like in plants

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found in roots, unlike in animal stem cells plant stem cells can differentiate into organs and tissue

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why is the use of stem cells from embryos controversial

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because the cells have the potential to become a child

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