Stem cells (AQA GCSE Biology Combined Science): Flashcards

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Stem cells are...

Undifferentiated cells that can copy & specialise

Zygote

Cell formed when sperm joins egg

Embryonic stem cells can become...

Any type of cell in the body

Where are adult stem cells found?

Bone marrow

Plant stem cells found in...

Meristems (root & shoot tips)

Stem cell treatment for diabetes

Replace damaged pancreas cells

Stem cell treatment for paralysis

Replace damaged nerve cells

Embryonic stem cell disadvantage

Embryo destroyed when cells removed

Adult stem cell advantage (patient's own)

Body won't reject them

Clones

Living things with exactly the same genes

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