Question

Where are the stem cells located in the embryo?

Answer 1

Stem cells :

1. Stem cells are special human cells that can develop into many different types of cells, from muscle cells to brain cells and have the ability to repair damaged cells.
2. The embryonic stem cells derived from 5th day old blastocysts, develops into an embryo and are pluripotent in nature.
3. These cells can develop into any type of cells and can regenerate all the tissues that got damaged due to any injury.

Location of stem cells:

1. Embryonic stem cells are located in the inner cell mass of blastocyst (from 4th - 7th day after fertilization).
2. Later, the inner mass cells differentiate into ectoderm, endoderm and mesoderm.