Stem Cells Flashcards

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The function of stem cells

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Embryonic stem cells differentiate to form all of the specialised cells of your body.
Adult stem cells are undifferentiated cells of an organism that can form many more cells of the same type .

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Advantages of stem cells

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Treatment with stem cells may be able to help conditions such as paralysis and diabetes.

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Stem cells in plants

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Stem cells from plant meristems are used to produce new plant clones quickly.

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