Stem Cells Flashcards
1
Q
what is differentiation of a cell
A
when a cell changes to become specialised for a certain function.
2
Q
three ways embryonic stem cells can be used to cure diseases.
A
1) make new tissue e.g. beating heart muscle.
2) culture insulin producing cells
3) nerve cells for paralysed people.
3
Q
why are people against stem cell research?
A
1) human embryos are potential human life
2) religious people do not accept the destroying of unwanted embryos.
