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Understanding Stem Cells

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Match the type of stem cell with its description:

Adult stem cells = Found in specific tissues and can differentiate into different cell types Embryonic stem cells = Derived from embryos and have the potential to become any type of cell Induced pluripotent stem cells = Reprogrammed adult cells to behave like embryonic stem cells Tissue-specific stem cells = Reside in particular tissues and have a limited differentiation capacity

Match the use of stem cells with their purpose:

Regenerative medicine = Replacing worn-out cells in the body Therapeutic cloning = Creating embryonic stem cells through nuclear transfer Research = Understanding how the body works Creating personalized medicine = Using stem cells in medical treatments

Match the process with its description:

Cell division = Generating new cells for growth, development, and repair Mitosis = Division of the cell nucleus during cell division DNA replication = Copying the DNA to produce two identical DNA molecules Cytokinesis = Division of the cytoplasm to form two separate daughter cells

Match the key feature of stem cells with its definition:

<p>Differentiation ability = Capability to develop into various types of specialized cells Repair function = Ability to replace damaged or dysfunctional cells Pluripotency = Potential to differentiate into any type of cell in the body Cell cycle stages = Includes growth, DNA replication, and mitosis with division</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Types of Stem Cells

Embryonic stem cells: derived from embryos, can differentiate into all cell types in the body
Adult stem cells: found in adult tissues, can differentiate into limited cell types
Induced pluripotent stem cells: reprogrammed adult cells that can differentiate into all cell types

Uses of Stem Cells

Regenerative medicine: to repair or replace damaged tissues and organs
Drug discovery and testing: to identify and test new medicines
Basic research: to understand developmental biology and cellular processes

Stem Cell Processes

Differentiation: the process by which stem cells become specialized cells
Self-renewal: the ability of stem cells to maintain their population
Pluripotency: the ability of stem cells to differentiate into all cell types in the body

Key Features of Stem Cells

Ability to differentiate: to become specialized cells
Ability to self-renew: to maintain their population
Pluripotency: the ability to differentiate into all cell types in the body

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Learn about the different types of stem cells and their uses in regenerative medicine and research. Discover how stem cells can divide and differentiate into specialized cells for medical treatments.