Stem Cells Flashcards
What is differentiation
The process by which a cell changes to become specialised for its job
When is the ability to differentiate lost in animal cells
In early stages
What are cells that are undifferentiated called
Stem cells
Where are stem cells found
In early human embryos
What do stem cells have the potential to dot
Turn into any type of cell
Where are the stem cells found in adults
Bone marrow
Can bone marrow turn into any cell type
No
What are stem cells able to do
Cure many diseases
How can people with blood diseases be treated by using stem cells
Bone marrow transplant because bone marrow contains stem cells that can turn into new blood cells
How can scientists grown new human embryos
By extracting stem cells from early human embryos
What can embryonic stem cells be used for
To replace faulty cells in sick people
What can you do with using embryonic stem cells
Make heart muscle cells, insulin producing cells and nerve cells
Why are some people against stem cell research
Human embryos shouldn’t be used for research because it is a new life
Expensive
What can embryonic stem cell turn into
They can turn into any type of cell
