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When a stem cell divides, it creates a stem cell that's specialized one that can

create cells that perform specific functions, such as blood cells. It also creates an
exact replica of itself.

Growth factors

PetriDish

StemCells

Pancreatic
Islet

Chemical cues

Neuron

Muscle
cell

Different chemicals / molecules are added to the stem cells to


make them become specific types of cells.

To make stem cells into nerve cells


Blastocyst
Pipette

Stem
Cells

Blueprint
cells

PetriDish
StemCells

Blueprintcells

The stem cells are treated with


factors to cause them to differentiate
into particular cell types

StemCells

Stem cells differentiated into neurons

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