Cell differentiation

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What is a stem cell
Unspecialised cells that can differentiate to form many different types of cells
Advantages of embryonic stem cells
Can differentiate into any cell, can be used to treat most diseases or replace any organs
Disadvantages of embryonic stem cells
Ethical issues
Advantages of adult stem cells (found in bone marrow)
No ethical issues, can treat some diseases
Disadvantages of adult stem cells (found in bone barrow)
painful procedure, can only differentiate into into specialised cells from the blood family
What is cell differentiation
Cell differentiation is the process by which cells become specialized to perform specific functions in an organism