Stem Cells Flashcards
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The definition of a totipotent stem cell is…
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a stem cell that can give rise to (exist as) all cell types within the body AND extraembryonic tissue (placenta).
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The definition of a pluripotent (embryonic) stem cell is…
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a stem cell that can give rise to (exist as) all cell types within the body.
3
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The definition of a multipotent stem cell is…
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a stem cell that can give rise to (exist as) more than one type of cell.
4
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The definition of a unipotent (tissue precursor cell) stem cell is…
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a stem cell that can give rise to (exist as) only one type of cell.
