Stem cells (11 BIO)

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What are stem cells?

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Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that can turn into other types of cells.

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What can multipotent stem cells differentiate into?

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Multipotent stem cells can differentiate into certain cell types based on the location they are removed from.

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When are stem cells referred to as adult stem cells?

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Adult stem cells refer to any stem cell taken from a human after birth.

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Where are totipotent stem cells taken from?

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Totipotent stem cells are taken from a zygote or morula.

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What potential uses do stem cells have in medicine?

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Stem cells may be used in the future to repair/cure sports injuries, certain diseases like Parkinson's disease, MS, diabetes, and to replace cancerous bone marrow.

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What is the difference between totipotent and multipotent stem cells?

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Totipotent stem cells can develop into any cell type, while multipotent stem cells can only develop into certain cell types.

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What is a zygote?

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A zygote is the fertilized egg that results from the union of a sperm and an egg.

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What is the significance of the blastocyst stage in stem cell research?

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The blastocyst stage is significant because it contains pluripotent stem cells that can differentiate into any cell type.

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What are pluripotent stem cells?

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Pluripotent stem cells are cells that can differentiate into almost any cell type, but not all types.

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What role do stem cells play in tissue repair?

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Stem cells can differentiate into the specific cell types needed to repair damaged tissues.