types of stem cells Flashcards

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what are totipotent cells

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Can become any cell type, including placental cells

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what are pluripotent cells

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Can become any body cell, but not placenta

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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).

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what are unipotent cells

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Can only become one type of cell (e.g., skin cells).

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