Stem cells

Question 1

Name 3 Advantages of the Embryo Stem cell

Answer 1

1. Can treat a wide variety of different diseases
2. many available

3.using them is better than wasting them

Question 2

Name 3 Disadvantages of embryo stem cells

Answer 2

1.possible harm or death to embryo

2. Reatively untested , may not work

3.embryo cant be asked for consent

Question 3

Name 3 advantages of adult bone marrow stem cells

Answer 3

1. No ethical issues as permission is given
2. mostly safe
3. they work

Question 4

Name 3 Disadvantages of adult bone marrow stem cells

Answer 4

1. operation can cause infection
2. only few types of cells are produced so few diseases can be treated
3. painful so may deter donor

Question 5

What is a Stem cell?

Answer 5

An unspecialised cell that can differentiate to form many different types of cells

Question 6

What is Cell Specialism?

Answer 6

Cells that have different jobs and functions

Question 7

Cell division exam question produce cells to treat diseases but not produce babies

Answer 7

1. Produces identical cells
2. The cells wont be rejected
   3.Risk of damage to baby
   4.The baby is a clone because no sperm involved