Stem Cells

• What are stem cells

  unspecialised (undifferenciated) cells
• In animals, stem cells can be found in:

  Embryo

  Bone Marrow
• Embryonic stem cells can differentiate into?

  Any type of cells
• Bone marrow stem cells can mainly different into?

  Blood cells. (Red Blood Cells) (White Blood Cells)
• Embryonic stem cells are useful in medicine because they can be used to replace 


  Faulty cells
• What are the benefits of using stem cells in medicine?

  Treat diabetes

  Treat paralysis
• Are stem cells rejected by the body?


  No
• When a stem cell is accepted by the body what is the processed called?

  Therapeutic Cloning
• In plants, stems cells can be found in the?

  Meristems
• Are stem cells present throughout the entire life of a plant?


  Yes
• Can stem cells be used to grow identical plants and prevent extinction?


  Yes