Stem cells

Question 1

Potency

Answer 1

Stem cell potency refers to the ability to differentiate into different types of cells:

3 main types of potent cells

Totipotent: stem cells are found early stages of embryotic development and are capable of differentiating into all types of cells

Pluripotent: can change into any cell in the body, but not embryonic tissues

Multipotent:
found in various tissues in the body, they can change into any cell that is in a tissue or organ

Question 2

Embryonic

Answer 2

Embryonic stem cells are found in the inner mass of blastocyts, which are early stages of embreoys

Question 3

Adult

Answer 3

Undifferentiated cells that are found in various tissues, they are multipotent