06. stem cells

What is a zygote

A fertilised egg cell

What is an embryo

An organism in the early stages of development

What is a stem cell

A cell that can give rise to a wide range of cells

Where is a stem cell found

embryos, umbilical cord blood, some adult tissue

What is differentiation

When an unspecialised cell becomes specialised

What is specialised

A cell that has specific features to do a specific function

What is a fertilised egg cell

A zygote

What is an organism in the early stages of development

embryo

What cell can give rise to a wide range of cells

stem cells

What is when an unspecialised cell becomes specialised

differentiation

What is a cell that has particular features to do a particular function

specialised