1.1 - Embryonic Stem Cells (ESCs)
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Practice Questions
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What does pluripotent mean?
💡 Hint: Think about the prefix 'pluri-' which suggests many.
Where are embryonic stem cells derived from?
💡 Hint: What stage of development are blastocysts in?
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What are embryonic stem cells?
💡 Hint: Consider where these cells originate.
True or False: ESCs can only become nerve cells.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of pluripotency.
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How might the use of ESCs change the future of medicine in terms of treating previously incurable diseases?
💡 Hint: Brainstorm diseases that rely on damaged cell repairs.
Critique the ethical debates surrounding the use of ESCs in research and propose a balanced conclusion.
💡 Hint: Consider both sides of the ethical argument.
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