unit 2 producing new cells Flashcards
1
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what is mitosis
A
cell division
provides new cells for growth and repair of damaged cells and maintains the diploid chromosome compliment
2
Q
diploid cells
A
2 matching sets of chromosomes replicated during mitosis
3
Q
stem cells
A
in animal cells, unspecialised cells that divide to self renew
have potential to become different types of cell
4
Q
what is differentiation
A
replaces dead or damaged cells throughout your life
5
Q
what is self renewal
A
makes sure stem cells don’t run out
6
Q
2 processes that require stem cells
A
7
Q
cells are obtained from?
A
embryos at a very early stage
