Unit 1.4 Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
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Two types of stem cells
A
Embryonic stem cells
Tissue adult stem cell
2
Q
Pluripotent (embryonic)
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Cells in a early embryo can differentiate into all cell types
All genes can be switched on as they can differentiate into ANY cell type
3
Q
Multipotent (TASC)
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Only limited genes can be turned on to make tissues close to the one it came from
4
Q
Therapeutic Use
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Repair of damaged or diseased organs or tissues( skin graft)
5
Q
Research use
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Can be used as model cells for drug testing etc
