Stem cells

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  • Created on: 08-07-21 10:20
What are the two qualities of stem cells?
Self renewal and potency
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What are the 4 types of stem cells?
Totipotent, pluripotent, multipotent and unipotent
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Totipotent
Can form any cell type, as well as extra-embryonic (placental) tissue
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Pluripotent
Can form any cell type
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Multipotent
Can differentiate into a number of closely related cell types
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Unipotent
Can not differentiate, but are capable of self renewal
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What are the 4 types of stem cells?

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Totipotent, pluripotent, multipotent and unipotent

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Totipotent

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Pluripotent

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Multipotent

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