Stem Cells Flashcards
1
Q
When cells differentiate what do they become
A
They become specialised cells
2
Q
Undifferentiated cells are called what
A
Stem cells
3
Q
Where are stem cells found
A
They are found in early animal embryos called embryonic stem cells
4
Q
What are embryonic stems cells important for
A
They are important for growth
5
Q
Adults also have stem cells where are they found
A
They are found in certain places like bone marrow (a tissue inside the bones)
6
Q
Adult stem cells are used for what
A
Replacing damaged cells
7
Q
Plants have a tissue called
A
Meristems
8
Q
Where are meristems found
A
They are found in areas of a plant that are growing
9
Q
What do meristems produce
A
The produce Stem cells
