What is a stem cell?
A stem cell is a type of cell.
A stem cell is a cell from which all other cells which specialized functions are generated. (1)
No other cell in the body has the natural ability to generate new cell types. (1)
What does a stem cell do?
divides to form more cells called daughter cells (1)
What are types of stem cells?
embryonic stem cells
adult stem cells
perinatal stem cells
What are types of stem cells, by their degree of potency?
What is degree of potency?
Degree of potency refers to the varying ability to differentiate into different cell types. (3)
totipotent stem cell (2) – a totipotent stem cell is the most potent of all stem cell types.
Resources
1. https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/bone-marrow-transplant/in-depth/stem-cells/art-20048117
2. https://biologydictionary.net/stem-cell/
3. https://www.technologynetworks.com/cell-science/articles/what-are-totipotent-stem-cells-319771
