Stem Cells Flashcards
what are stem cells ?
unspecialised cells which have the ability to develop into other cells
what do stem cells have the potential to do?
the potential to produce cells by mitosis to replace damages tissue
what is the source of stem cells in plants ?
Merristems - tips,shoots and roots of a plant
what are the sources of stem cells in humans ?
. bone marrow
.umbilical cord
. babies teeth
. embryonic stem cells from embryos left after IVF
what are the uses of stem cell technology?
. treatment or cure for many diseases
. can replace damages tissues like the trachea
what are the advantages of stem cell technology?
. no rejection issues body will accept the cells
. no moral or ethical isues of desruction of embryos
. source of cell readily available fom IVF treatments
what are the disadvantages of stem cell technology?
. technology is still being developed
. unable to differentiate into many types of cells
. some people dont agree with the destruction of embryos
