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What are the causes of cancer?

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The causes of cancer may include poor diet & activity levels, UV radiation, inheritance, and all of these.

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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 does 'multipotent' mean?

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Multipotent means able to divide and make multiple (but not all) types of cells.

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What is the significance of 'He La' cells?

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'He La' is the name of the cell line developed from Henrietta Lacks' cells.

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What are the two types of stem cells?

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The two types of stem cells are embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells.

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What is programmed cell death?

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Programmed cell death is a process that occurs when specific factors activate self-destructive enzymes in the cell, causing its death.

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What is the role of checkpoints in the cell cycle?

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Checkpoints monitor the cell cycle for errors to ensure successful progression.

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What is differentiation in cell biology?

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Differentiation is the process by which a cell becomes specialized to perform a specific function.

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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 give rise to specialized cells of that tissue.

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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, while pluripotent stem cells can develop into almost any cell type but not placental cells.