Stem cells Flashcards
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What are stem cells?
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Stem cells are unspecialised cells that can develop into other types of cells.
2
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What are the two types of stem cells?
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Embryonic and adult stem cells
3
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What are embryonic stem cells
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These are unspecialised cells found in embryos. This is an ethical issue
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What are adult stem cells
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These are unspecialised cells that can be found in adults. They are involved in repairing old and damaged tissues and they can turn into other cells but not all.
This can be accessed by bone marrow
