stem cells

Question 1

Describe 3 features of stem cells

Answer 1

can generate tissues, organs and an organism
self renew (1 daughter cell= clone, other differentiation)
rarely divide due to risk of mistake
divide more when stressed

Question 2

Put Pluripotency, multipotency and totipotency in order of most differential variety

Answer 2

totipotent, pluripotent, multipotent

Question 3

What potency do adult stem cells show

Answer 3

Multipotent

Question 4

which 2 tissues are somatic stem cells commonly found

Answer 4

bone marrow, unbilical chord

Question 5

What is meant by Autolgous

Answer 5

the cells taken from someone are returned to the same person

Question 6

what does the word allogenic mean

Answer 6

the stem cells are taken from an individual and transplanted into a different person

Question 7

where are embryonic stem cells derived from

Answer 7

inner cell mass of the balstocyst

Question 8

how are induced pluripotent stem cells created

Answer 8

skin cells from adult are reprogrammed using genetic factors

Question 9

what are the risks associated with induced pluripotent stem cells

Answer 9

oncogenesis or damage to the host genome