Comparison of embryonic stem cells with adult stem cells
| Features | Type of stem cell | |
|---|---|---|
| Embryonic | Adult | |
| Kind of cells they can generate | All cells in a body, except extraembryonic tissue | A limited set of cells, usually in the same system |
| Plasticity | Pluripotent | Multipotent |
| Source | Early embryo (inner mass of blastocyst) | Adult tissue |