11.4 Cell Differentiation

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What is cell differentiation?

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Process by which cells become specialized.

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What are stem cells?

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Undifferentiated cells that can become any type of cell.

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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 the two main types of stem cells?

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Embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells.

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Where can stem cells be obtained from?

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Embryos, umbilical cord blood, and adult tissues.

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What is the role of stem cells in development?

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They give rise to all the different cell types in the body.

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What is the difference between totipotent and pluripotent stem cells?

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Totipotent stem cells can develop into any cell type, including placental cells; pluripotent stem cells can develop into almost any cell type but not placental cells.

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What is the significance of stem cell research?

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It has the potential to lead to advances in regenerative medicine and treatments for various diseases.

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What is differentiation in the context of stem cells?

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The process by which stem cells develop into specialized cells.

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What factors influence cell differentiation?

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Genetic factors, environmental signals, and cell-to-cell interactions.