Stem cells and cell division Flashcards
1
Q
What is a stem cell?
A
A cell that can differentiate into any other type of cell
2
Q
What is a specialised cell?
A
A cell that is differentiated to undergo a particular function
3
Q
What is differentiation?
A
When an unspecialised cell becomes more specialised.
4
Q
What is an embryo?
A
An organism in the early stages of development.
5
Q
What is an embryonic stem cell?
A
A type of stem cell found in the embryo
6
Q
What is an adult stem cell?
A
A type of stem cell found in an adult.
7
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What is a zygote?
A
A fertilised egg cell
