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Stem Cells and Cancer | BIOL - Molecular Cell Biology, Quizzes of Cellular and Molecular Biology

Class: BIOL - Molecular Cell Biology; Subject: Biology / Biological Sciences; University: Salem State College; Term: Forever 1989;

Typology: Quizzes

2009/2010

Uploaded on 11/21/2010

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TERM 1
Stem Cells
DEFINITION 1
Unspecialized cells from earliest development
TERM 2
Totipotent
DEFINITION 2
Able to develop into any type of body cell
TERM 3
Pluripotent
DEFINITION 3
Able to develop into a wide range of body cells, but not all
TERM 4
Embryonic Stem cells
DEFINITION 4
Cells produced in first 1-2 weeks after fertilization; 7-14 days
after egg is fertilized; "left overs" from IVF clinics; need to
destroy embryo to get stem cells
TERM 5
Adult Stem Cells
DEFINITION 5
Can develop into specialized cells; can be found in umbilical
cords, amniotic fluid, and baby teeth
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TERM 1

Stem Cells

DEFINITION 1

Unspecialized cells from earliest development

TERM 2

Totipotent

DEFINITION 2

Able to develop into any type of body cell

TERM 3

Pluripotent

DEFINITION 3

Able to develop into a wide range of body cells, but not all

TERM 4

Embryonic Stem cells

DEFINITION 4

Cells produced in first 1-2 weeks after fertilization; 7-14 days

after egg is fertilized; "left overs" from IVF clinics; need to

destroy embryo to get stem cells

TERM 5

Adult Stem Cells

DEFINITION 5

Can develop into specialized cells; can be found in umbilical

cords, amniotic fluid, and baby teeth

TERM 6

Cancer

DEFINITION 6

When cell cycle stops, or isn't working properly, cancer can

develop