Definitons Flashcards

1
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Differentiation

A

Unspecialised cells become specialised to perform a specific function in the body

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2
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Pluripotent

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(Embryonic stem cells) can differentiate into any type of call that make up and organism

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3
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Multipotent

A

Limited range of cell types
(Tissue stem cells)

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4
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Stem cell

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Unspecialised cell that can divide and then differentiate

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