Tag: totipotent
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Potency
Definition: Ability of a particular stem cell to generate various differentiated cell types. Stem cells have ability of self renewal. In mammals, 1) Totipotent Stem Cells: Capable of forming every cell in the embryo. Also, capable of forming trophoblast cells of placenta. Example: Zygote & first 4-8 blastomeres. 2) Pluripotent Stem Cells: Capable of forming…