Stem cells Flashcards
1
Q
Where are stem cells found in plants and what cells can they differentiate into?
A
Plant stem cells are found in the meristem and can differentiate into any type of plant cell.
2
Q
Name one major difference between embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells.
A
Embryonic stem cells can differentiate into any type of human body cell but adult stem cells can only differentiate into certain types of body cell.
3
Q
Explain why some people agree and some people disagree with using embryonic stem cells for medical research and treatment?
A
Some people believe that embryos are potential human lives and therefore it would be wrong to use them for research and treatments whereas others believe that curing ill people is more important that the rights of the embryos.
