Stem Cells (VCE SSCE Biology): Flashcards
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Stem cell definition
Stem cell definition
Undifferentiated cell that can differentiate into specialised cells
Differentiation
Differentiation
Development of stem cell into specialised cell
Self-renewal property
Self-renewal property
Produces differentiated cell & copy of itself when dividing
Potency (stem cell)
Potency (stem cell)
Range of cell types a stem cell can become
Totipotent stem cells
Totipotent stem cells
Can differentiate into any cell type
Pluripotent stem cells
Pluripotent stem cells
Can differentiate into multiple cell types
Multipotent stem cells
Multipotent stem cells
Can differentiate into limited number of related cell types
Example of totipotent cell
Example of totipotent cell
Zygote
Example of pluripotent cells
Example of pluripotent cells
Embryonic stem cells
Three germ layers from pluripotent cells
Three germ layers from pluripotent cells
Ectoderm, mesoderm, endoderm