Difference Between Stem Cell and Transit Amplifying Cell

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The primary difference between stem cells and transit amplifying cells lies in their roles and characteristics within tissue development. Stem cells are undifferentiated cells capable of self-renewal and differentiation into various cell types, while transit amplifying cells are derived from stem cells and undergo rapid division, leading to a limited number of cell types. This distinction is crucial in understanding cellular hierarchies in developmental biology and regenerative medicine.

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In as simple-to-understand language as possible, I'm having trouble wrapping my head around this ?:)

Thank you in advance everyone.
 
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You can't just ask us to explain everything to you, you may ask one specific question, please, what *specifically* is your question?
 
Evo said:
You can't just ask us to explain everything to you, you may ask one specific question, please, what *specifically* is your question?

I'm asking what the main difference is between a stem cell and a transit amplifying cell.
 

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