Stem Cells and Cloning Flashcards
1
Q
The process that transforms embryos into three distinct layers is called?
A
Gastrulation
2
Q
Adult stem cells and nuclear transfer embryonic stem cells can be 100% genetically matched to the patient, while in vitro fertilization embryonic stem cells cannot.
A
TRUE
3
Q
Which structure below is formed from ectodermal tissues?
Gonads Skeleton Bones Brain Muscles
A
Brain
4
Q
Embryonic stem cells obtained by therapeutic cloning represent promising medical treatments because….?
A
They can potentially be induced to produce all cell types.
5
Q
Which is a potential limitation of adult stem cells?
They produce limited number of cell types.
They are not found in all tissues.
They are difficult to identify and isolate.
They are difficult to grow in the laboratory.
All of the above.
A
All of the above
6
Q
Which of the following is pluripotent? Bone marrow-derived stem cells. Umbilical cord blood-derived stem cells. Brain stem cells. Skeletal muscle-derived stem cells. None of the above.
A
None of the above
