advantages and disadvantesges

Question 1

pros and cons of adult stem cells

Answer 1

pros: already programmed to make a particular cell type and can be used for a specific treatment.
cons: no indefinite growth, difficult to obtain, limit on which cells they can differentiate to and potential for uncontrolled growth

Question 2

pros and cons of embryonic stem cells

Answer 2

pros: unlimited supply, cell division can occur indefinitely, grow into large quantities, can differentiate into any type of cell
cons: ethical objections and potential for uncontrolled growth

Question 3

pros and cons of induced pluripotent stem cells

Answer 3

pros: normal somatic cells, can use cells from the person who needs replacement cells and no immune rejection
cons: take time and technology is required, not enough knowledge and potential for uncontrolled growth