stem cells Flashcards
1
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what are stem cells and where are they found?
A
Stem cells are undifferentiated cells and they are found in embryos, adult animals and meristems in plants
2
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What can stem cells from human embryos do?
A
They can be cloned and made to differentiate into most different types of human cells
3
Q
what can stem cells help to treat?
A
Diabetes and paralysis
4
Q
what are the risks of using stem cells?
A
transfer a viral infection, religious and ethical objections about killing a potential human life
5
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What can stem cells implants be used for?
A
They can be used to produce clones of plants quickly and economically
