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What is the significance of being able to harvest stem cells that can specialize into any type of cell?
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∙ 11y ago
Stem cells are able to treat cancer. the healthy stem cells transplanted into the patients bone marrow start producing healthy blood cells. if this can happen, maybe scientists will think of ways to use stem cells not only for cancer patients.
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∙ 11y ago
The significance of being able to harvest stem cells that can specialize into any type of cell, known as pluripotent stem cells, is that they have the potential to be used in regenerative medicine to treat a wide range of diseases and injuries. These cells can be directed to differentiate into specific cell types and tissues, such as nerve cells or heart muscle cells, offering the potential for repairing damaged organs and tissues. This holds great promise for treating conditions that currently have limited or no treatment options.
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What are cell called before they specialize?
Stem cells.
Where do growers harvest cells when cloning orchids?
The anthers
What is the purpose of the chemical signal that is sent out by dying cells?
To attract other cells that specialize in disposing of cellular corpses.
When many similar cells specialize to perform a certain function it is referred to as?
an organ.
White blood cells that specialize so they can attack specific microorganisms?
LYMPHOCYTES...
What is a benefit of being comprised of multiple cells?
B. Multiple cells allow some cells to specialize for a particular functio.
Which of the following is a benefit of being comprised of multiple cells?
B.Multiple cells allow some cells to specialize for a particular function.
What are two benefits of multicellular organisms having some specialized cells rather then all the cells being the same?
Cells can specialize
What would happen to a chick embryo if its cells did not specialize?
If the cells did not specialize than there would be no chick developing.
How did doctors harvest and culture cells from Henrietta Lacks?
Cells were taken while she was being treated for cancer many years ago, and these cells have been cultured in the lab ever since.
What are cell called before they specialize?
Stem cells.
What is the significance of c41 cells?
PRISON
What happens to cells as they grow and divide?
In multi-cellular organisms as cells grow and divide, they specialize.
Where do growers harvest cells when cloning orchids?
The anthers
Cells that specialize perform one job well the cells job is also called its?
googly moogly
Do plant cells specialize in the same way animal cells do?
Plant cells do specialize but not in the same way as animal cells. Animal cells have specialized cells such as nerve cells, reproductive cells or muscle cells etc. Plant cells do not have any of those. But Plant cells have other specialized cells such as photosynthesis cells, epidermal cells etc. Both Animal and Plant cells have specialized cells that perform a specific function to keep the cell/organism alive.
The process by which cells harvest energy from food?
it is cellular respiration
