Stem cells Flashcards
1
Q
what is a stem cell?
A
to differentiate into different type of cell
2
Q
why is stem cell important?
A
- because it helps with growth and development
3
Q
what are the two types of stem cell in animals?
A
- embroyonic cells
- adult cells
4
Q
what is embroyonic cells ?
A
they can differentiate to any type of cell in the body
5
Q
what can embryonic stem cells do?
A
they can repair damaged cells and help replace insulin-production for treatment like diabetes
6
Q
what can adult stem cells do?
A
regenerating tissues for renewal and damage repair.
7
Q
what is the type of stem cell in plants ?
A
meristem cell
8
Q
what are meristem cell?
A
can differentiate into any type of plant
