stem cells

stem cells

Stem cell

A cell that is able to differentiate into all types of specialised cells

Embryonic stem cell

Stem cells developed in the early embryo that can differentiate into any cell type.

Adult stem cell

Stem cells that are found in the bone marrow, and can only differentiate into different types of blood cells.

Plant stem cells

Stem cells of plants found in the root or continually growing parts of the plant that stay with the plant for its entire life

Pluripotent

stem cells that can differentiate into nearly any cell type in an organism.

Multipotent

Stem cells that can differentiate into a limited range of cell types, typically related to a specific tissue or organ.

Unipotent

Specialised cells that differentiate into only one specific cell type

Totipotent

Unique cells that can differentiate into any type of cell, plus embryonic tissues like the placenta.

Occurs during the zygote development