OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
CELL BIOLOGY
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Question
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What is the name of an unspecialised cell that can divide and develop into specialised cells?
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Meristem
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Meiosis
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Mitosis
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Stem cell
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Stem cells have unspecialized capability and do not have tissue-specific structures to perform specialized functions. They can give rise to specialized cells: Stem cells go through a process called differentiation and create special types of cells (muscle, nerve, skin, etc.).
Detailed explanation-2: -Stem cells differentiate into specialized cells. When unspecialized stem cells give rise to specialized cells, the process is called differentiation.
Detailed explanation-3: -Stem cells have the remarkable potential to renew themselves. They can develop into many different cell types in the body during early life and growth. Researchers study many different types of stem cells.
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