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describe the two defining features of stem cells?
-self renewal while remaining unspecialised
-potency: the ability to differentiate into any number of specialised cells
distinguish the difference between embryonic and adult stem cells with respect to potency and their applications in medical technologies?
-Embryonic stem cells are pluripotent and can form any type of cell.
-adult's stem cells are Multipotent: Limited in the number of cells they can form. Generally form that cells of the heart muscle and nerves
-embryonic stem cells have A far greater medical potential they could be used for re-generative medicine and tissue replacement.
Explain the Purpose of stem cells in an adult?
Involved in replacement of dying cells and the repair of damage tissue.
Described one potential advantage of using embryonic stem cells for tissue engineering technology?
Embryonic stem cells have the ability to develop and form all the tissue of the body server should Be no shortages cell types
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