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प्रश्न
How are stem cells useful in regenerative process?
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उत्तर
Sometimes cells, tissues and organs in the body may be permanently damaged or lost due to genetic condition or disease or injury. In such situations, stem cells are used for the treatment of diseases, which is called stem – cell therapy. In treating neurodegenerative disorders like Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease neuronal stem cells can be used to replace the damaged or lost neurons.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Which of the following factors are considered or need to be paid attention to during organ transplantation?
____________ are present in the umbilical cord by which the foetus is joined to the uterus of the mother.
Find an odd one out.
Zygote is formed by union of male and female gametes. Name the cells that are present at the initial stage of development.
Define.
Stem cell
Observe the following figure and answer the questions.

- Which property of stem cell is shown in the figure?
- Write the name of the cells or organs denoted by X and Y.
- What is the benefit of tissue/organ culture from stem cells?
Observe the given figure and answer the following questions.

- What is shown in the figure?
- What can the stem cells make in this figure?
- What can these stem cells transform into?
______ cells are undifferentiated mass of cells.
Distinguish between
undifferentiated cells and differentiated cells
Explain the following term:
Stem cells
