Stem cells and Cell Division

What are stem cells?

Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that can differentiate into any other type of cell

Name the types of stem cells?

1. Embryonic tissue

2. Adult stem cells

If possible why is it better to use your own stem cells

1. no rejection

2. no need to find a donor

3. no need for tissue typing

4. avoids the use of embryonic stem cells which raises particular ethical issues

What is Mitosis used for?

1. growth

2. repair of damaged cells

3. replacement of old cells.

How many daughter cells does Mitosis produce?

2

What is both daughter cells in Mitosis?

1. genetically identical

2. has the same number of chromosomes as the mother cell.

What is the result of uncontrolled mitosis?

Cancer

What is Meiosis used for?

formation of sex cells(gametes) like eggs and sperm for sexual reproduction

How many daughter cells is made in meiosis?

4 daughter cells

Each daughter cells include how many chromosomes as the mother?

They have half the chromosomes the mother cells has

Are the cells genetically identical or not genetically identical?

Cells are not genetically identical to the mother cell.