stem cells Flashcards
1
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definition of stem cells
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an undifferentiated cell of a multicellular organism which is capable of giving rise to indefinitely more cells of the same type, and from which certain other kinds of cell arise by differentiation.
2
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what are the different levels of potency of stem cells
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totipotent
pluripotent
multipotent
3
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sources of animals stem cells
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embryonic stem cells
tissue stem cells - found in places like bone marrow
4
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sources of plant stem cells
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stem cells are present in meristematic tissue. found wherever there growth is occurring in the plant, roots or shoots
5
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use of stem cells
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stem cell can be transplanted into specific areas have the potential to treat certain. disease, e.g. heart disease or type 1 diabetes
