Stem cells

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What is potency
the ability of stem cells to differentiate into more specialised cell types
What is a stem cell
An unspecialised cell that can divide by mitosis and unlimited number of times
totipotent stem cells
Stem cells that can differentiate into any cell type, including extra embryonic cells (because I was at make up the embryo/ placenta/ umbilical chord
Pluripotent embryonic stem cells
Stem cells that can differentiate into any cell type in the developing embryo except extra embryonic cells (placenta and umbilical cord)