Stem Cells Flashcards

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What is an Undifferentiated Cell

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A stem Cell

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Where are stem cells found?

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In early human embryos

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What do stem cells have the potential to do?

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Turn into any type of cell

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What are the downsides to stem cells in adults

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Often found in bone marrow, they can’t turn into any cell only cell ones like a red blood cell

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What is therapeutic cloning?

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Stem cells that could be made to have the same genetic information

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Why are people against Stem Cell treatment?

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Because It could be a potential life (Religious).

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