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Match the type of stem cell with its description:
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:
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:
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:
Match the key feature of stem cells with its definition:
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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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