Stem Cells Q1 Z

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What does 'pluripotent' mean?

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Able to divide and make many different types of cells.

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What are embryonic stem cells?

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Pluripotent.

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Which type of stem cell can form any tissue in the body?

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Totipotent.

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Why might stem cell research lead to a cure for diabetes?

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Stem cells can be used to grow pancreas cells that produce insulin.

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What makes stem cell research controversial?

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It involves ethical issues.

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What are stem cells?

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Undifferentiated cells that can develop into different cell types.

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What is the difference between pluripotent and multipotent stem cells?

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Pluripotent stem cells can become any cell type, while multipotent stem cells can only become a limited range of cell types.

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What is totipotent stem cell?

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A stem cell that has the potential to develop into any cell type, including embryonic and extra-embryonic tissues.

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What is the significance of stem cell research in medicine?

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It has the potential to treat various diseases and injuries by regenerating damaged tissues.

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What are adult stem cells?

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Stem cells found in adult tissues that can differentiate into a limited number of cell types.