stem cells biology Flashcards
1
Q
What is a stem cell
A
a stem cell is a undifferentiated cell which can develop into one or more types of specialized cell.
2
Q
What are the 2 types of stem cells in mammals
A
Adult stem cell, embryonic stem cell
3
Q
Stem cells can be cloned to…
A
produce large numbers of identical cells.
4
Q
where are adult stem cells found?
A
bone marrow
5
Q
What can adult stem cells differentiate into
A
They can differentiate to form certain types of cells, for example stem cells in bone marrow can only differentiate into types of blood cell.
