types of stem cells Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
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what are totipotent cells
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Can become any cell type, including placental cells
2
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what are pluripotent cells
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Can become any body cell, but not placenta
3
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what are multipotent cells
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Can become a limited range of cells (e.g., blood stem cells → red/white blood cells).
4
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what are unipotent cells
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Can only become one type of cell (e.g., skin cells).