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what are stem cells? (3)

  • undifferentiated cells

  • can divide infinitely

  • cells which have no particular function

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what is differentiation?

  • the process by which a cell changes to become specialised for its function

  • cells develop adaptations

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example of stem cell use in medicine

white blood cells to treat leukaemia

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advantages of stem cell use in medicine (3)

  • insulin for diabetics

  • nerve cells for paralysed people

  • embryos are unwanted from fertility clinics

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disadvantages for stem cell use in medicine (2)

  • unethical

  • can be contaminated and infect patients