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This lesson covers stem cells as required by AQA GCSE Biology specification 4.1.1. You need to understand what stem cells are, the different types, their uses in medicine, and the ethical issues surrounding stem cell research and therapeutic cloning.
A stem cell is an undifferentiated cell that has the ability to:
Stem cells are important because they are the source of all the different specialised cells in the body. They are vital for growth, development, and repair.
There are several types of stem cell, each with different capabilities:
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