BRAINCAKEDifferentiation
In multicellular organisms unspecialised cells differentiate to become cells of many shapes, sizes and functions.
Stem cell divide by mitosis and then grow and differentiate into cells of the organ or tissue to which they belong.
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Key terms in this lesson
- organelle
- A membrane-bound structure within a cell with a specific structure suited to a specific function.
- mitosis
- Nuclear division producing two daughter nuclei that are genetically identical to the parent nucleus, used in growth, repair and asexual reproduction.
- gene
- A length of DNA that codes for a specific polypeptide.
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- Uses of Stem Cells
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