Chapter 17.4 Cell Differentiation Opener

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What is apoptosis?

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Apoptosis is the process of programmed cell death that eliminates damaged or unnecessary cells.

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What are stem cells?

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Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that have the potential to develop into any type of cell in the body.

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What is the main difference between embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells?

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Embryonic stem cells can differentiate into more cell types than adult stem cells.

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What can embryonic stem cells develop into?

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Embryonic stem cells can become any cell type in the body.

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Where can stem cells be obtained from?

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Stem cells can be obtained from embryos, some adult tissues, and umbilical cord blood.

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What is the role of stem cells in development?

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Stem cells play a crucial role in growth, development, and tissue repair by differentiating into specialized cells.

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What does pluripotent mean?

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Pluripotent refers to a stem cell's ability to differentiate into nearly any cell type.

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What is the significance of cell differentiation?

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Cell differentiation is important for the development of specialized cells that perform specific functions in the body.

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What are adult stem cells?

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Adult stem cells are undifferentiated cells found in various tissues that can differentiate into a limited range of cell types.

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What is the potential of stem cells in medicine?

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Stem cells have the potential to treat various diseases and injuries by regenerating damaged tissues.