stem cells

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what are stem cells?
undifferentiated cells that have the ability to specialise into many different cells.
what are embryonic stem cells?
they are unspecialised cells that are stem cells, they can also differentiate into any cell.
where is an embryonic stem cell found?
embryo
where are adult stem cells found?
The most known one is bone marrow., but there are others such as: brain, eyes, blood, heart, liver, skin and muscle.
what are the only cells bone marrow stem cells can specialise into?
white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets
stem cells in plants
cell division in plants occur in what region?
meristem
where are meristem usually found ?
tip of the shoot