Stem Cells

Question 1

embryonic stem cells

Answer 1

are totipotent or pluripotent. they can be obtained from IVF programs and can replicate.

Question 2

adult stem cells

Answer 2

are multipotent or unipotent. they functin to repair and regenerate damaged and ages tissues. cannot replace indefinately.

Question 3

what are stem cells?

Answer 3

undifferenciated cells with the potential to develop into specialised cell types

Question 4

what are the 3 types of stem cells?

Answer 4

totipotent
pluripotent
multipotent

Question 5

what is totipotent stem cells

Answer 5

they can form any cell types, including placenta

Question 6

what are pluripotent stem cells?

Answer 6

they can form most cell types, except placenta

Question 7

what are multipotent stem cells?

Answer 7

they can develop into a limited range of cells. e.g. blood cells

Question 8

what is unipotent stem cells?

Answer 8

specialized stem cells that can only differentiate into one specific cell type