STEM Cells Flashcards

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What are STEM Cells?

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Cells that are able to divide multiple times, using a process called mitosis

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What can STEM Cells develop into?

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Various specialised cells (e.g. nerve cells or muscle cells)

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Where are STEM Cells found in humans?

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The brain, the heart, bone marrow, blood vessels, skin, teeth

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Where are STEM Cells found in plants?

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The tips of shoots and the tips of roots

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How are STEM Cells used in plants?

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They are used as a source of new cells. They can also be used to replace certain tissues

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What therapy can STEM Cells be used for?

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Leukaemia. They can also be used to help replace cells lost during the process of chemotherapy.

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