EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -Stem cells are different from other cells in the body in three ways: They can divide and renew themselves over a long time. They are unspecialized, so they cannot do specific functions in the body. They have the potential to become specialized cells, such as muscle cells, blood cells, and brain cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -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. They are self-replicating.

Detailed explanation-3: -Stem cells are unspecialized cells that have not yet “decided” what type of adult cell they will be.

Detailed explanation-4: -They are unspecialized: Specialized cells have specific capabilities that allow them to perform certain tasks. For example a red blood cell contains hemoglobin that allows it to carry oxygen. Stem cells have unspecialized capability and do not have tissue-specific structures to perform specialized functions.