quiz 16 Flashcards
Give an advantage of using stem cells from adults
No ethical issues as adults can consent
What are some benefits of using stem cells
Treating diseases,use for research and reduce waiting time for organ transplants
Define embryonic stem cells
stem cells that are removed from an embryo and can differentiate into any cell type
Name the 2 types of stem cells
Embryonic and adult stem cells
What is a disadvantage of using donor stem cells?
Donor stem cells are not genetically identical to the patients cells and may be rejected
How is therapeutic cloning carried out?
Taking a cell nucleus from a patient and putting it in an egg cell
Define tissue culture
A technique in which cells or tissues of a plant or animal are transferred to a sterile growth medium to grow and divide
What are the advantages of plant tissue culture?
plants can be cloned quickly and economically
What can stem cells be used for?
treating conditions like diabetes and paralysis
What types of plant cells can meristems differentiate into?
Any type of plant cell
What are plant stem cells used for?
making clones of parent cells
Give an advantage of using embryonic stem cells
They can differentiate into almost any type of cell
Define stem cells
An undifferentiated cell
