Cell Differentiation, Stem Cells

Front

What does 'pluripotent' mean?

Back

Able to divide and make many different types of cells.

Front

Which is true about embryonic stem cells?

Back

They can become any cell type in the body.

Front

Cell differentiation is most directly regulated by...

Back

DNA.

Front

Unspecialized cells in our body that have the ability to differentiate into different types of cells are called...

Back

Stem cells.

Front

What are stem cells?

Back

Unspecialized cells that can differentiate into specialized cells.

Front

What is the difference between pluripotent and multipotent stem cells?

Back

Pluripotent stem cells can become any cell type, while multipotent stem cells can only become a limited range of cell types.

Front

What is the role of DNA in cell differentiation?

Back

DNA contains the instructions that determine how a cell will differentiate.

Front

What are embryonic stem cells?

Back

Stem cells derived from early embryos that can develop into any cell type.

Front

What are adult stem cells?

Back

Stem cells found in adult tissues that can differentiate into a limited range of cell types.

Front

What is the significance of stem cells in medicine?

Back

Stem cells have the potential to regenerate damaged tissues and treat various diseases.