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Question
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?
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Solution
- Pluripotency (the self-multiplying ability of undifferentiated stem cells by which they are capable of giving rise to all types of human cells) is shown in the given figure.
- X: Neuron, Y: Intestine
i. In the given diagram, we can observe that stem cells are capable of forming a variety of new cell types that can combine to form tissues and organs.
ii. With advances in biotechnology, if provided with specific chemicals/stimulus and optimum conditions, stem cells may develop into neurons, brain, intestines, liver, heart, and bone.
iii. These valuable organs could then be used for organ transplantation.
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