1 - Types of Stem Cells
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Practice Questions
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What are embryonic stem cells derived from?
💡 Hint: Think about where early development occurs.
True or False: Adult stem cells are pluripotent.
💡 Hint: Remember the range of cells they can become.
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What type of stem cell can differentiate into any cell type?
💡 Hint: Think about where these cells come from.
True or False: iPSCs are derived from embryonic tissue.
💡 Hint: Remember the definition of iPSCs.
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Design a hypothetical therapy using ESCs for a degenerative disease. Outline steps from conception to clinical application.
💡 Hint: Consider the entire process, including patient safety and ethics.
Critically analyze the role of iPSCs in advancing personalized medicine. What challenges remain in their application?
💡 Hint: Think about both the benefits of customization and the hurdles that need to be addressed.
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