Stem cells Flashcards
1
Q
What is a stem cell?
A
A cell not differentiated
2
Q
What can adult stem cells only do?
A
Differentiate into a few types of cells
3
Q
What are embryonic stem cells and where are they found?
A
Found in the embryos
Can differentiate into almost every type of human cell
4
Q
What is growth?
A
An increase in the number of cells in an organism
5
Q
Can a cell change into another type of cell when it has differentiated?
A
NO
