stem cells Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
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what are stem cells
A
stem cells are cells that haven’t been through the process of differentiation
2
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what are the cells called that have been removed from an embryo called and what will they do
A
embryonic stem cell and they will differentiate into any cell type
3
Q
do adults have embryonic stem cells, if so why/ why not
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adults do not have embryonic stem cells, they have adults stem cells that are only located in certain parts of the body such as bone marrow, eyes, brain and lungs
4
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where does cell division occur in a plant cell
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meristem - the cells can differentiate at any point during the plants life
