Exploring Stem Cells

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Which term describes the reversible cellular alterations that do not involve nucleotide changes and may lead to loss or gain of biological functions?

  • Epigenetics (correct)
  • Cellular differentiation
  • Transcription
  • Gene expression

Who proposed the concept of gene regulation modulating development and proliferation?

  • MDS1038
  • Dr. Analisse Cassar
  • B.SC. CHEM & BIO (HONS)
  • Conrad Hal Waddington (correct)

What are the three main epigenetic mechanisms involved in cellular differentiation?

  • Cytokines, GFs, Morphogens
  • Transcription, Translation, Gene expression
  • Chromatin remodeling, DNA methylation, microRNA (correct)
  • Neuronal growth factor, Bone morphogenic proteins, Granulocyte

What term describes the process of one cell type transforming into another cell type?

<p>Transdifferentiation or directed differentiation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the environment in cellular differentiation?

<p>To provide cytokines, growth factors, and morphogens (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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