stem cells Flashcards
1
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totipotent
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can differentiate into all possible cell types, they can even produce another embryo
2
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pluripotent
A
can differentiate into almost any cell, from mass of blastocytes,
3
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multipotent
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cam differentiate into variety of related types of cells,
4
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somatic stem cells
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can be genetically reprogrammed to return to embryonic state
5
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adult stem cells
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from bone marrow, placenta, doesnt involve destruction of life, is diffcult to get and is in small quantities in adults
