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Using the best sources of credible information on the web, CellTalk discusses the most important issues surrounding the science of stem cells. Find the level of content that best suits you. Use this KEY to determine your level of understanding:  Novice
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Understanding Stem Cells
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CellTalk #2 - Defining the terms that classify stem cells
From CellTalk #1:You learned that stem cells have the unique property to asymmetrically divide resulting in both differentiation and self renewal. Stem cells are classified into the following categories: totipotent stem cells, pluripotent stem cells, multipotent stem cells and unipotent stem cells. Use the KEY to find your level of understanding as you explore basic terminology concerning potencies and stem cells. DEFINITIONSTotipotent
Stem Cell Network-Canada: Glossary
International Society for Stem Cell Research: Glossary
National Institutes of HealthPluripotent
Australian Stem Cell Centre: Glossary
Australian Stem Cell Centre: Glossary
International Society for Stem Cell Research: Glossary
National Institutes of Health: GlossaryMultipotent
Australian Stem Cell Centre: Glossary
National Institutes of Health: Glossary
Stem Cell Network-Canada: Glossary
International Society for Stem Cell Research: GlossaryUnipotent
ATCC: The Global Bioresource Center: Glossary of Stem Cell Terms
International Society for Stem Cell Research: Glossary
Cell–Pathway to Totipotency: Lessons from Germ CellsThe following images illustrate the stem cell terms learned in this lesson: Figure 1.  Figure 2.  Figure 3.  |