Stem cell definitions

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They become specialised for a particular function and cannot change
DIFFERENTIATION
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The formation and development of blood cells in bone marrow
HEMATOPOEITIC
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Stem cells that can differentiate into any type of cell e.g. fertilised egg
TOTIPOTENT
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Stem cells that can form all tissue types but not whole organisms
PLURIPOTENT
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Stem cells that can only form a range of cells within a certain type of tissue
MULTIPOTENT
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The formation and development of blood cells in bone marrow

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HEMATOPOEITIC

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Stem cells that can differentiate into any type of cell e.g. fertilised egg

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Card 4

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Stem cells that can form all tissue types but not whole organisms

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Card 5

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Stem cells that can only form a range of cells within a certain type of tissue

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