Question

What are stem cells? Write their function.

Answer 1

Stem cells and their function:

1. Stem cells have a unique ability to develop into specialized cell types in the body.
2. They are capable of regenerating tissues after injury or loss.
3. Stem cells provide new cells for the body as it grows, and replace specialized cells that are damaged or lost.
4. They have two unique properties:-

a) They can divide over and over again to produce new cells.

b) As they divide, they can change into the other types of cells that make up the body.