CELL DIVISION
CELL DIVISION AND CANCEROUS CELLS
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a cell that has the ability to divide only once and stay the same as other kinds of cells
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A cell that has the ability to continuously divide and differentiate into various other kinds of cells/tissues
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any cell of a living organism other than the reproductive cells
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a cell that contains a nucleus surrounded by a membrane and whose DNA is bound together by proteins
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Detailed explanation-1: -These are pluripotent (ploo-RIP-uh-tunt) stem cells, meaning they can divide into more stem cells or can become any type of cell in the body. This versatility allows embryonic stem cells to be used to regenerate or repair diseased tissue and organs.
Detailed explanation-2: -Stem cells are cells with the potential to develop into many different types of cells in the body. They serve as a repair system for the body. There are two main types of stem cells: embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells.
Detailed explanation-3: -Stem cells produce new cells by dividing. In the right conditions, these new cells can then continue to divide and differentiate into specialized cells. Stem cells can also divide to produce new stem cells to replace themselves.
Detailed explanation-4: -Stem cells have the ability to differentiate into specific cell types. The two defining characteristics of a stem cell are perpetual self-renewal and the ability to differentiate into a specialized adult cell type.
Detailed explanation-5: -Cell differentiation is the process of cells becoming specialized as their body develops. A stem cell is an unspecialized cell that can divide without limit as needed and can, under specific conditions, differentiate into specialized cells.