3. Stem cells have become an important topic of discussion within the science co

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3. Stem cells have become an important topic of discussion within the science community over the past few years.

                a. Stem cells are known to have varying levels of “stemness” based on their origins. What are the different types of stem cells and what specific qualities are designated to each?

                b. Differentiation is described as the process of a cell becoming more specialized. What is the difference between dedifferentiation and transdifferentiation?

                c. Name three ways that scientists have artificially generated human stem cells and briefly describe the experimental process.

Explanation / Answer

1. There are three types of stem cells are still known:

2. Dedifferentiation is the process of reversing the developed cell into its stem cell. This happens through if development occurs via pluripotent state.

Transdifferentiation: this is direct development of stem cell into its destiny cell without go through pluripotent state.

3. Artificial cell development:

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