Topic 2 - Stem Cell Dilemmas

Question 1

Where do embryonic stem cells come from?

Answer 1

• Aborted embryos

- Spare embryos from fertility treatment

Question 2

What are the ethical objections against embryonic stem cells?

Answer 2

• Violation of the embryos life as it can not give permission
• A lot of money could be wasted on this research instead of on other medical conditions

Question 3

What is a religious objection against embryonic stem cells?

Answer 3

• Believe that you should not interfere with the natural process of reproduction

Question 4

What is a social objection against embryonic stem cells?

Answer 4

• A lot of money could be wasted on this research instead of on other medical conditions

Question 5

What are scientists finding difficult?

Answer 5

To make the stem cells differentiate

Question 6

What is the development of this process?

Answer 6

it is slow and expensive

Question 7

What is the risk of using embryonic stem cells?

Answer 7

People fear it will cause cancer

Question 8

What type of human stem cells are preferred?

Answer 8

Embryonic stem cells

Question 9

What is the risk of using adult stem cells?

Answer 9

There is a fear that it could transmit viruses to another person

Question 10

What is therapeutic cloning?

Answer 10

A process where an embryo is produced that is genetically identical to the parent so the cells can then be used in medical treatment