b1 Stem cells Flashcards
1
Q
Where can stem cells be found
A
bone marrow
Human embryos
Umbilical cord
2
Q
What can stem cells transferred from bone marrow do
A
Replace faulty blood cells
3
Q
What do embryonic stem cells cure
A
Replace faulty cells
4
Q
What are the risks involving stem cells and medicine
A
Stem cells grow in the lab may be contaminated which can make the patient more sick
5
Q
What can therapeutic cloning do
A
The embryo could be made to the same genetic information as the patient so the stem cells won’t be rejected by the body
6
Q
Why are some people against stem cell research
A
Human embryos shouldn’t be used
Others think curing existing patient who are suffering is more important than embryos
