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Symmetric and asymmetric stem cell divisions.
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posted on 2013-10-29, 03:41 authored by Leili Shahriyari, Natalia L. KomarovaIn the asymmetric division model, a stem cell produces one differentiated cell and one stem cell. In the symmetric division model, a stem cell produces two differentiated cells or two stem cells.