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- There are two main types of stem cells the body. Name these two kinds and explain their function.
- Summarize the different characteristics of embryonic and adult stem cells in the following table.
Embryonic stem cells | Adult stem cells | |
Potency | ||
Cell culture | ||
Transplantation, rejection |
- What are the roles of stem cells in the body?
- We are not sure what roles stem cell play in the body.
- They produce new specialized cells to replace dead or used cells.
- They can produce insulin.
- They fight against infections.
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