Stem cells

Question 1

What are stem cells?

Answer 1

Stem cells are cells that don’t have a job, they have no purpose

Question 2

What are stem cells used for?

Answer 2

they are used to treat Leukemia and stargardt’s disease

Question 3

What are the 3 ways to get Stem cells?

Answer 3

3 ways to get stem cells are:
1. embryo’s
2. umbilical cord
3.bone marrow

Question 4

What are pros and cons of getting stem cells from embryo’s?

Answer 4

Pros and cons of embryo stem cells
Pro: unlimited growth, less change of damage
con: risk of tumour cells, likely genetically different, removal can kill

Question 5

What are pros and cons of getting stem cells from umbilical cord?

Answer 5

Pros and cons of umbilical cord stem cells
pro: easily obtained & stored, perfect compatibility
con: less chance to be different, limited qualities

Question 6

What are pros and cons of getting stem cells from bone marrow

Answer 6

pros and cons of bone marrow stem cells
pro: less change of tumour cells, fully compatible removal doesn’t kill
con: difficult to get, less growth potential

Question 7

What is leukemia?

Answer 7

Leukemia is a cancer cause by excessive white blood cell production

Question 8

What is stargardts disease?

Answer 8

Stargardts disease is a vision issue due to a recessive mutation, membrane and protein/ retina cell malfunctions