stem cells

Question 1

what is the term given to stem cells that can differentiate into any type of cell and are capable of forming who organisms?

Answer 1

totipotent stem cells

Question 2

what is the term given to stem cells that can differentiate into most types of cell?

Answer 2

pluripotent stem cells

Question 3

what is the term given to stem cells that can differentiate into a limited number of cells?

Answer 3

multipotent stem cells

Question 4

multipotent stem cells are found in bone marrow, what 2 cell types can multipotent stem cells differentiate into?

Answer 4

erythrocytes and neutrophils.

Question 5

where in the plant is meristem found?

Answer 5

in the tips of roots and shoots, and between the phloem and xylem.

Question 6

what are issues with using stem cells in scientific study?

Answer 6

moral objections, harvesting from bone marrow may be painful for the doner, the persons immune system may reject the stem cells, collection destroys embryos.