Bio WK 08 Flashcard: Stem Cells

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What type of cell are red blood cells classified as?

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Specialized cell

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What is another term for adult (tissue-specific) stem cells?

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Somatic stem cells

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How can stem cell research potentially cure diabetes?

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

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In which phase of the cell cycle do cells spend most of their time?

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Interphase

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What type of cell can only perform one specific job?

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Specialized cell

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What are stem cells?

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Undifferentiated cells that can develop into specialized cells.

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

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Embryonic stem cells can differentiate into any cell type, while adult stem cells are limited to specific types.

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What is the role of stem cells in tissue repair?

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Stem cells can differentiate into the necessary cell types to replace damaged or lost cells.

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What are induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS cells)?

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Adult cells that have been genetically reprogrammed to an embryonic stem cell-like state.

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Why are specialized cells important in multicellular organisms?

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They perform specific functions that contribute to the overall health and operation of the organism.