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Cell Biology and Biotechnology

Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · Science

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1. Cell Biology and Cytology

  • Cell biology is also called cytology.
  • It includes the study of cell structure, cell types, cell organelles, cell division, and other aspects of cells.
  • Research institutes for cell studies in India are the National Center for Cell Science, Pune, and Instem, Bengaluru.
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2. Stem Cells

  • Stem cells are special undifferentiated cells present in multicellular organisms.
  • They give rise to all other types of cells in the body.
  • Stem cells help in wound healing and in forming tissues and organs.
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3. Uses of Stem Cells and Organ Donation

  • Stem cells are used in regenerative therapy.
  • They can replace dead cells in diabetes, myocardial infarction, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease.
  • They are used to produce blood cells in anaemia, thalassemia, and leukemia.
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4. Biotechnology: Meaning, Areas, and Benefits

  • Biotechnology brings about artificial genetic changes and hybridization in organisms for human welfare.
  • It includes cytology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and genetic engineering.
  • It is useful in agriculture, pharmacy, industry, food production, and environmental management.

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Cell biology or cytology isStem cells are special undifferentiated cellsCell differentiation in the embryo startsStem cell samples are collected fromBiotechnology uses microbes

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