Stem Cells

What are stem cells?

Undifferentiated cells with the potential to form a range of different cell types

Describe embryonic stem cells

Found in animals, in embryos in the early stages of life before cells have differentiated. Can differentiate into most different types of cells

Describe Adult Stem Cells

Found in animals, in the bone marrow mostly and present in every adult. These can grow and replace similar damaged cells

Describe Plant Stem Cells

Found in plants, in meristems and are capable of growing into any tissue through the life of the plant. Allows plants to grow after they have been cut down

What is a meristem?

A region of plant tissue consisting of undifferentiated cells that are capable of continuous division and growth