Stem Cells & Embryos
Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that can divide to produce many more cells of the same type, and from which certain other cells can arise.
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What is Stem Cells & Embryos?
"Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that have the ability to divide and develop into many different types of specialized cells."
Why does a sperm cell have a tail?
How is a root hair cell adapted for its function?
What is the function of xylem tissue in plants?
Types of Stem Cells
Embryonic stem cells can differentiate into most types of human cells.
Adult stem cells (e.g. bone marrow) are more limited and can form certain types of blood cells.
Meristem tissue in plants can differentiate into any type of plant cell at any point in the plant's life.
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