Stem Cells Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Totipotent
A
Can divide to produce any type of body cell
Occur for a limited time in early embryos
2
Q
Pluripotent
A
Found in embryos
Can divide into any cells but not placental
3
Q
Multipoint And Unipotent
A
Found in nature mammals and can divide to form a limited number of different cell types
Unipotent can only divide to form one cell
4
Q
iPS
A
Induced pluripotent stem cells
From adult body cells using transcription factors