B1 - Stem Cells Flashcards
1
Q
Stem cells
A
A cell that has not yet become a specialised cell. They can duplicate and change cell types
2
Q
Where do stem cells come from?
A
- Bone marrow (in bone marrow)
- Embryos (from developing embryos)
3
Q
Where do we usually get embryonic stem cells from?
A
Embryos discarded after IVF
4
Q
Adult stem cells advantages
A
No ethical issues
5
Q
Adult stem cells disadvantages
A
* Limited to what cells they can make
* Can be damaged due to age
* Not many of them
6
Q
Embryonic stem cells advantages
A
- Can make any type of cell
- Not damaged
- Plentiful
7
Q
Embryonic stem cells disadvantages
A
Ethical issues
