Cell Development and Differentiation

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Zygote

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A fertilized egg

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Stem cell

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An undifferentiated cell

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Embryo

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Early developmental stage that may have specialized cells

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Specialized Cell

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Cell with specific features and/or functions

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Differentiation

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The process by which cells become specialized

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Morphogens

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A chemical in the cell the concentration gradient of which determines the fate of surrounding cells.

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Gradient

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The difference in concentration of a fluid (liquid or gas) between two connected areas.

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Totipotent

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Cells that can generate many cells of an organism.

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Pluripotent

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Cells that can generate numerous types of cells of an organism.

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Multipotent

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Cells that can generate many types of cells of an organism but are the least able to do this of the stem cell types.