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Stem Cells

Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that have not yet specialised to perform a specific function. They can create more stem cells or differentiate (become another type of body cell) to perform a function. Stem cells can be found in:

Embryos

Embryos

  • The stem cells in embryos can differentiate into most cell types, to produce all of the cell types that will make up the organism.
Bone marrow

Bone marrow

  • In human adults, stem cells can be found in bone marrow (as well as other tissues and organs).
  • Adult stem cells differentiate into fewer cell types than stem cells in embryos. They are used to replace dying cells and damaged tissues.
Plant meristems

Plant meristems

  • Plant stem cells are found in the meristem tissue.
  • Plant stem cells can differentiate into all types of plant cell throughout the life of the plant. This allows plants to grow for their whole lives.
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Cell Biology

1.1

What's in Cells?

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Cell Division

1.3

Transport in Cells

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Organisation

2.1

Principles of Organisation

2.2

Enzymes

2.3

Circulatory System

2.4

Non-Communicable Diseases

2.5

Plant Tissues, Organs & Systems

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Infection & Response

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Bioenergetics

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Homeostasis & Response

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Homeostasis

5.2

The Human Nervous System

5.3

Hormonal Coordination in Humans

5.4

Plant Hormones

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Inheritance, Variation & Evolution

6.1

Reproduction

6.2

Variation & Evolution

6.3

Genetics & Evolution

6.4

Classification

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Ecology

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Adaptations & Interdependence

7.2

Organisation of Ecosystems

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Biodiversity

7.4

Trophic Levels

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Food Production

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