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Which type of stem cells can be found in both embryos and the adult body?
Which type of stem cells can be found in both embryos and the adult body?
- Clonogenic stem cells
- Telomeric stem cells
- Somatic stem cells (correct)
- Embryonic stem cells
What is the main characteristic of a clonogenic cell?
What is the main characteristic of a clonogenic cell?
- Ability to generate differentiated cells
- Ability to self-renew
- Ability to form large colonies
- Ability to proliferate indefinitely (correct)
What is the function of stem cells in the body?
What is the function of stem cells in the body?
- To manipulate embryos
- To maintain telomeres
- To divide without limit (correct)
- To form large colonies
Which type of stem cells can proliferate and renew indefinitely?
Which type of stem cells can proliferate and renew indefinitely?
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What ethical issue is mentioned in the text?
What ethical issue is mentioned in the text?
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Study Notes
Stem Cells
- Adult stem cells and embryonic stem cells are types of stem cells that can be found in both embryos and the adult body.
Characteristics of Stem Cells
- Clonogenic cells are a type of stem cell that has the ability to form a colony of cells.
Function of Stem Cells
- Stem cells have the function of replacing or regenerating damaged cells in the body, maintaining tissue homeostasis.
Types of Stem Cells
- Totipotent stem cells are the type of stem cells that can proliferate and renew indefinitely.
Ethical Issues
- The use of embryonic stem cells raises an ethical issue, as it involves the destruction of embryos.
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Test your knowledge on stem cells, including their definition and their ability to form colonies. Learn about the different types of stem cells and their potential for research and medical applications.
