Biology Name___________________10.4 Reading Guide Date__________Hour______

Cell DifferentiationDirections: Read section 10.4 in your textbook and then answer the following questions.

1. What is differentiation?

2. What is a stem cell?

3. Examine the figure below of stem cells. Label if the stem cells are multipotent, pluripotent or totipotent.

4. What are the 3 types of stem cells? Give examples of each.