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Stem Cells
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Question | Answer |
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What do Adult stem cells do? | Replace old cells in the body |
What can Adult stem cells become? | Any cells |
Where do embryonic stem cells come from? | The embryo |
What can embryonic stem cells be used for? | Finding cures for new organs (nerve, brain cells) |
What is a disadvantage of stem cell research? | Ethics |
What is good about pluripotent cells? | They have the ability to become more cells |
What kind of cells are pluripotent? | Few adult stem cells, embryonic |
Why are embryonic cells better than adult stem cells? | They grow faster and for longer, they are less likely to be rejected during transplants |